FlexSelect 40G Shelf
Modular 40G Optical Transport Solution

Technical information
System Level
Capacity 80 40 Gb/s C-band channels at 50 GHz channel spacing up to 1000 km typical (1500 km max)*
40 40 Gb/s C-band channels at 100 GHz channel spacing up to 1500 km typical (2000 km max)*
Multiplexing 4 × 10G SONET/SDH/GbE/OTU-2
System Configuration FlexSelect 40G shelf supports CoreStream Agility and CN 4200
Channel Interfaces
40 Gb/s SONET/SDH/OTN OC-768/STM-256/OTU-3*: ITU-T G.693 VSR2000-3R2/3/5
10 Gb/s SONET/SDH/GbE/OTN OC-192/STM-64/OTU-2: GR-253-CORE SR-1, ITU-T G.691 I-64.1
10GbE: 10GBASE-LR
(Other XFP types can be supported, consult Ciena for details)
Distortion Management
Native PMD Tolerance Typical Max DGD without a PMD compensator: 9 ps
PMD Compensator Maximum DGD compensation: 25 ps
Tunable Dispersion Compensator Dispersion tuning range options: -700 to +700 ps/nm
Network Management
EMS Supported by ON-Center; simultaneous network management from a single ON-Center terminal
Craft Interface RS-232, Ethernet and remote login via telnet
Protocol/Interfaces SNMPv2c, XML
Power Requirements
Power Input (shelf) -40 to -75V DC with dual, independent floating DC inputs
Power Consumption 1500 W (max.)
Agency Approvals
EMC/EMI GR-1089-CORE, EN 5022, EN 61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A
NEBS Level 3 GR-63-CORE
Safety EN 60950, UL 60950, FDA CDRH 21 CFR 1010 and 1040
Environmental Characteristics
Ambient Temperature 23°F to +133°F (-5°C to +55°C)
Relative Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing
Altitude No performance degradation below 5905 ft, 1800 m
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions 26.25" (H) × 21.2" (W) × 11.8" (D), 666.75 mm (H) × 538.5 mm (W) × 300 mm (D)
Weight 168 lb, 76 kg (max.)
Available Slots 8 service cards slots for 40G transponder or 40G Muxponders


Ciena may from time to time make changes to the products or specifications contained herein without notice.