Nokia and Aramco have achieved the first-ever 2.4Tbps “PSE-6s full card capacity” field implementation in Aramco’s operational network.

 

The implementation tested the 2.4Tbps capacity of Nokia’s line cards powered by PSE-6s along with the fiber sensing capabilities of the Nokia PSE-6s chipset in Aramco’s demanding field environment. 

 

The deployment was executed on Aramco’s existing fiber network infrastructure over a Dispersion Shifted Fibre (DSF) route, showcasing a clear and seamless evolution path of Aramco’s current install base. This initiative is expected to further enhance the efficiency, capacity, and sustainability of Aramco’s optical network infrastructure.

 

Full potential

Nokia’s PSE-6s which enables 2.4Tbps line cards also demonstrated its full potential by delivering 6 x 400GE of client traffic over a WDM spectrum of only 300GHz.

 

Nabil Nuaim, Aramco Sr VP of Digital & Information Technology, said: “Our collaboration with Nokia has assisted in enhancing our optical network infrastructure. This successful demonstration shows that our fiber network is well-equipped to handle the growing demand for high-capacity traffic securely, as we look to future-proof our operations for next-generation technologies.”

 

Carlo Corti, Head of Optical Networks, Middle East and Africa at Nokia, said: “This field trial underscores our commitment to innovation and delivering cutting-edge technology to our customers. Our PSE-6 super-coherent optics’ capabilities, including its fiber sensing technology, assist in ensuring that Aramco’s network is not only highly efficient but also future-proofed for evolving demands.”--TradeArabia News Service