Beyond 10Gbps
Requirements for Success
Ken Gold
Nortel
Salt Lake City, February 2005

Three Factors for Success

Three Factors for Success

Three Factors for Success

Is the Technology Feasible?
Is “Beyond 10G” Feasible?
40 Gbps modules available from at least two vendors
At least 1 product on the market today with a 40G interface
Qwest field trial (Chicago to Chattanooga)
Recent reports of 160Gbps TDM field trials

Is the Technology Deployable?

Is 40G deployable cost effectively?

Impact of PMD on 40G Reach

Is the Technology Deployable?

Is there an Application Need?
Is there an application that requires a 40 Gbps service?
As opposed to 4 x 10 Gbps
How large is the demand?
What’s the market willing to pay for it?

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