Nokia Siemens Networks is introducing the latest addition to its optical networking portfolio, the OTN Switch. Launched at the Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference in San Diego, the OTN Switch helps operators efficiently manage the growing volume of data traffic and migrate to next-generation converged optical networks, providing greater flexibility and scalability thanks to its traffic-independent switching capabilities.


“Bandwidth-hungry applications and the widespread adoption of smartphones are putting increasing pressure on network operators’ infrastructure,” said Robert Jedlitschka, Product Line Manager for Next Generation Metro at Nokia Siemens Networks. “The OTN Switch not only improves network efficiency but also helps operators migrate from their circuit-switched transport networks to resilient optical transport networks for optimized packets. With its high adaptability, our new switch supports a multitude of applications in metro and transport network backbones.”

The OTN Switch offers multiple benefits to operators, including more efficient use of network resources, support for multiple services on a single platform, and capital and operational savings by optimizing the use of transport network layers. The switch's capacity ranges from 1.2 terabytes per second (Tbps) to over 20 Tbps 100G with optimized line interfaces.

The OTN Switch complements Nokia Siemens Networks' existing optical transport portfolio and can be seamlessly integrated with installed platforms.