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Solution Benefits

Juniper Converged Optical Routing Architecture

Traditional DWDM networks use transponders to convert Ethernet signals into a DWDM signal suitable for DWDM transport. Converged Optical Routing Architecture (CORA) integrates DWDM optics into Juniper routers and switches. DWDM optics in a router can connect directly to a DWDM multiplexer, so there is no need for a separate optical transponder. In this model, the Internet Protocol (IP) and optical network management operate as a single domain controller, which in turn:

  • Lowers capex by eliminating optical transponders
  • Simplifies operations and lowers operational expenses
  • Increases network efficiency
  • Lowers power consumption
  • Allows router to monitor the performance of the DWDM link
  • Allows router to make routing decisions based on the DWDM link performance
  • Troubleshoots faster and reduces downtime