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Beyond 10 and 40 Gbps: Next Generation Ethernet and SONET/SDH

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Communications Industry Researchers Inc
Published: November 2006
Product Code: R1380-1
Description
With 10 GigE and OC-768 now fully commercialized, networking and components firms are focusing on the next evolution of networking, one that will operate at speeds 100 of Gbps and better. The work done by these manufacturers today will enable them to stake a position in the high-speed networking marketplace of the future. Early entrants are already shaping these markets by pushing their particular views on data rates and formats, as well specific amplification, multiplexing, modulation and dispersion compensation technologies. And, it will not be too long before the first non-standard commercial electronic and optical components designed for leading edge networks make their appearance.

CIR is conducting an analysis of this space with the results released in a new report in November. The main objective of the report is to present a roadmap for the evolution of the next generation of networks and their adoption. It quantifies the market opportunities, predicts when these will emerge and analyzes which firms are best positioned to take advantage of these opportunities. A supply chain analysis will be included in the report.

Topics examined in the report will include:

What format (serial or parallel) is most likely to be adopted for networks operating over 100 Gbps and what types of WDM and parallel optics products will be needed as a result.

What kind of amplification products will be needed in such networks and what is the chance of getting to an appropriate cost point for such amplifiers.

What kinds of laser, detectors, TOSA, ROSA, etc products will be needed.

The role of EDC in the next generation of high-speed networks.

Appropriate modulation schemes for these networks.

The types of ICs that will be required for these networks.

The role of optical integration in creating components for these new networks.

When the first silicon for 100 GigE will appear.

When or will new MSAs/form factors be required for 100 GigE and similar types of high speed networks. If yes, what will they look like.

Applicability of existing MSAs in the next generation of networks.

What particular firms are taking a lead in the standards process to the degree that they may shape next generation networking technology. The future of SONET/SDH beyond OC-768.

Network and computing applications will be the first adopters of networks operating at above 100 Gbps.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary

E.1 Introduction

E.1.1 How Next-Generation Networks are Creating Opportunities Now

E.2 Summary of Key Opportunities in Next-Generation Networks

E.2.1 Transmission, Detection and Amplification Products

E.2.2 WDM Products

E.2.3 Electronic Products

E.3 Firms Active in the Space

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background to this Report

1.1.1 Some Users Need 100 GigE Now!

1.2 Objectives of this Report

1.3 Scope of this Report

1.4 Methodology and Information Sources for Report

1.5 Plan of this Report

Chapter Two: Why Do We Need Higher Data Rates and What are We Doing About It?

2.1 Introduction

2.2 The Impact of Video on Bandwidth Demand

2.2.1 Impact of Consumer Video

2.3 Market Drivers by Application and Network Segment

2.3.1 High-Performance Computing

2.3.2 Servers, Data Centers and Enterprise Networks

2.3.3 Central Offices, POPs and Internet Exchanges

2.3.4 Long-Haul, Metro and Access Networks

2.4 Standards Organizations

2.4.1 IEEE

2.4.2 OIF

2.4.3 ITU and the Future of SONET/SDH

2.4.4 Ethernet in a SONET/SDH World and the OTN

Chapter Three: Component Requirements and Opportunities

3.1 Introduction

3.2 A Role for Optical Integration and Silicon Photonics

3.3 Lasers, TOSAs and Modulators

3.3.1 Parallel Optics and Other Short-Reach Options

3.3.2 MSAs of the Future

3.4 Detectors, Receivers and ROSAs

3.5 Opportunities for Amplifications Products

3.6 Opportunities for WDM Products

3.7 Opportunities for Dispersion Control

3.8 Opportunities for ICs and Electronics

Chapter Four: Roadmap for the Next-Generation Networks Beyond 10 GigE and OC-768

4.1 Introduction

4.2 A Forecast for Next-Generation Network Evolution

4.2.1 How Big is the Addressable Market for 100 GigE?

4.2.2 A Timetable for Next-Generation Ethernet

Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in this Report

About the Authors

List of Exhibits

Exhibit E-1

Routes Towards High Bandwidth Networks

Exhibit E-2

Applications and Markets for Next-Generation Networks

Exhibit E-3

Options and Opportunities from Next-Generation Networks

Exhibit E-4

New Integrated Products for Parallel Solutions

Exhibit 1-1

Component, Module and Subsystem Products Covered in this Report

Exhibit 2-1

Factors Driving Next Gen Networks: Data from IEEE Networking Survey

Exhibit 2-2

The Trouble with LAGs

Exhibit 3-1

Technology Directions for Next-Generation Networks

Exhibit 3-2

Data Rate Directions for Next-Generation Networks

Exhibit 3-3

Problems to be Overcome in Serial 100G Networks

Exhibit 3-4

Technology Choices: Opportunities and Timetables in the Transmission Segment

Exhibit 4-1

A Provisional Timetable for Next-Generation Ethernet
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