Amplifier Systems
DUA
Product Overview
XKL’s DarkStar Utility Amplifier is a fully-integrated optical amplifier solution that extends the reach of a network. High gain and low noise stem from its multi-stage amplifier design. And as with the rest of the XKL product line, the DUA is based on XKL’s DarkStar architecture, the foundation for addressing today’s IT challenges and scalable growth. The DUA supports up to 4 fiber pairs (lines). Each Line is independent, configured separately.
The DUA system is configurable, but able to integrate the required components to create a metro, regional, or long-haul optical network, including Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs), Raman Amplifiers, passive tilt and equalization filters, OTDR, as well as Dispersion Compensation Modules (DCMs). DCMs are passive, Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) based filters that provide the necessary dispersion compensation for any customer fiber type, and are typically required for transmission systems using direct detect transceivers.
The DUA system is available in 1 rack unit (1U) or 2 rack units (2U) of space and typically uses under 90 watts of power. Easy to integrate and operate, there is no need for specialized optical engineers to ensure network optimization.
- Zero cost software updates.
- No licensing fees.
- Simplicity, reliability, durability.
- Highly scalable solutions.
Technical Features
System Architecture:
- Optical Amplifier Solution—integrated systems architecture.
- Fully integrated optical components including: EDFAs, Raman Amplifiers, passive tilt equalizers, OTDR, DCMs, and Optical Service Channels (OSCs).
System Level Features:
- Hot-swap components:
- 1+1 redundant power supplies, supports AC and DC.
- Redundant fans.
- Field-replaceable Optical Service Channel (OSC) transceivers.
- Field-replaceable dual flash storage modules; one is write-protected.
- Hitless software upgrades—no customer data loss.
- System-wide watchdog timer to ensure software response.
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