In this video, you will see the steps to quickly and easily provision an Alien wave on the Nokia 1830 PSI-8L optical line system. This video tutorial also has a lab available should you wish to physically perform the procedure yourself.

Join us as we dive into Cisco's NCS-2000 optical transport system. We'll break down its hardware, explore typical applications and share our WWT insights on this solution. For any questions about this product, or to learn more, please reach out to us at CoreNetworkingHelp@wwt.com

Explore the diverse applications of optical technology in this insightful guide. Discover how light is harnessed to solve real-world problems across various industries. From telecommunications and utilities to manufacturing and education, learn about the innovative ways optical solutions are transforming our world.

The convergence of optical transport and core routing has long been a networking ambition. Unfortunately, challenges related to cost, performance and interpretability have stood in the way — until now. Join WWT experts Josh Hogan and Tyler Tappy as they discuss how recent advancements have made it the perfect time for organizations to embrace a converged network architecture.

Dive into the world of fiber optic technology! This comprehensive guide will explore the fundamental principles, components and applications of fiber optic cables. Learn how light is transmitted through tiny glass strands, revolutionizing communication and data transfer. Discover the advantages of fiber optics, including high bandwidth, long distances and immunity to interference.

Get a deep dive into TDM-to-IP solution from Nokia.

Explore the fascinating world of optics and transponders. Discover how optical components and devices are used to transmit and receive light signals. Learn about the role of transponders in converting electrical signals into optical signals and vice versa, enabling seamless communication over long distances.

Uncover the power of Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) in this informative video. Learn how multiple data streams can be transmitted simultaneously over a single fiber optic cable, each operating at a different wavelength of light. Discover the advantages of WDM, including increased bandwidth, efficient fiber utilization and scalability.

Discover the essential role of DWDM Add/Drop Multiplexers (ADMs) in fiber optic networks. Learn how these devices selectively add or remove specific wavelength channels from a high-speed optical signal. Explore the benefits of ADMs, including network flexibility, efficient resource management and scalability.

This video explores the latest innovations shaping the optical market, including the emergence of coherent QSFP28 ZR, the introduction of pluggable QSFP-DD open-line system optics, the transformative impact of Private Line Emulation (PLE), and the promise and challenges of high-launch QSFP-DD 400G technology. We'll also delve into the future of optical hardware consolidation, exploring trends like disaggregation and the potential for more integrated and efficient solutions. This video provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving optical landscape, offering valuable insights for network engineers, decision-makers, and anyone interested in the future of high-speed communications.

In collaboration with Cisco, WWT's Core Networking Team created a lab environment focused on consolidating optical networking and core routing into one unified architecture. This lab environment is known as the Multi-Layer, Multi-Vendor (MLMV) Lab. This video is a recording of WWT Technical Solutions Architect John Chiarini's presentation at Cisco Live 2024 of the lab environment.

In this video you will learn about key highlights of Nokia's optical hardware platforms and software tools that we have in our ATC, along with two customer favorite winning solutions.