Re: [uknof] Brocade 100G LR4 to Ciena 6500 Interop

2015-12-21 Thread Tom Storey
Wait, LR4 <> C-band transponder? Having worked a bit with Ciena 6500, there should be a pair of cards at either side, theres a "client" card with a matching LR4 optic, and the transponder ("line") card that is tunable in the C-band. Wouldnt be so sure about hooking an LR4 straight up to the transp

Re: [uknof] Brocade 100G LR4 to Ciena 6500 Interop

2015-12-21 Thread Mike Hughes
On 21 December 2015 at 11:58, Mike Hughes wrote: > Hi all, > > Wondered if anyone had an experience with interop between Brocade 100G LR4 > interfaces and Ciena 6500 DWDM gear (specifically the 100G WL3e C-band LR > transponder card)? > > Any gotchas or known issues to report? > Looks like it mi

[uknof] Brocade 100G LR4 to Ciena 6500 Interop

2015-12-21 Thread Mike Hughes
Hi all, Wondered if anyone had an experience with interop between Brocade 100G LR4 interfaces and Ciena 6500 DWDM gear (specifically the 100G WL3e C-band LR transponder card)? Any gotchas or known issues to report? The Ciena gear isn't under my control, it's carrier equipment. On the far side o