The 7200 Metro Services Platform consolidates Carrier Ethernet, multi-service optical, and Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) functions in a scalable, compact 7RU platform. With its release, the 7200 Metro Services Platform sets the benchmark for 10G density for optical private line and packet aggregation to deliver high-density services critical for service providers in Metro markets. 

The 7200 Metro Services Platform is specifically targetted at network operators needing a larger solution for ring interconnect, high-capacity metro service delivery, data center interconnections and high-density cloud networking. The platform also acts as a Middle Mile solution for service providers to deliver broadband and video networking functions.

 “The 7200 Metro Services Platform makes it simple for service providers to add capacity and respond to the rapid growth in demand for high bandwidth applications. This continues our heritage of delivering compact, service-rich 7000 Series platforms that provide high operational returns and new revenue streams while simplifying our customers’ networks.” said Jean-Charles Fahmy, vice president of Product Management for BTI Systems.

BTI says that its features allow service providers to simplify network operations by consolidating packet optical service delivery, WDM multiplexing and photonic-layer building blocks in a single 7RU form factor with 20 modular slots; support up to 400 Gbps of 10G private line capacity; access over 100 GbE and 18 10GbE Carrier Ethernet switched ports, or a combination of optical and packet functionality; expandable up to 800G with expansion shelf architecture that enables deployment of multiple shelves, managed as a single network entity and support existing BTI Systems solutions, including the full line of 10G multiprotocol transponders, muxponders, reach extension and network multiplexing modules.

The product adds greater capacity to the BTI 7000 Series portfolio utilizing the same networking modules and services functionality of its BTI 7060 (2RU) and BTI 7030 (1RU) products enabling a one-portfolio, one-management system for end-to-end optical and packet-based service delivery from access, edge, aggregation and hub sites in service provider and content delivery networks.

“10G is the new currency for metro networks. A multi-service platform like the 7200 Metro Services Platform with dense 10G, Carrier Ethernet and aggregation capabilities, gives service providers an integrated means to address growing traffic and deliver value-added services.”  said Eve Griliches, managing partner at ACG Research.

About BTI Systems

BTI Systems redefines service delivery with its packet-optical service platforms that help over 200 service provider and enterprise customers converge, transition and connect Ethernet, video and wireless data services in their metropolitan networks. The BTI Systems portfolio consists of the BTI 7000 Series packet optical networking platform, the BTI 700 Series Carrier Ethernet access portfolio, and the proNX Management Suite offering element, network, service management and strategic planning capabilities. BTI Systems is headquartered in Ottawa and has regional offices in Boston, Belfast and China.