Telecom Lead Asia: Huawei Marine Networks has launched its 2nd generation repeater and branching unit for subsea turnkey global telecommunication networks.
The RPT1660 and BU 1650 were jointly designed by Huawei and Global Marine Systems, joint venture partners of Huawei Marine.
The Chinese telecom equipment maker claims that the optical repeater provides solutions for regional and long haul systems that need high performance and reliability with two, four and six fiber pair solutions coupled with a pump redundancy architecture design.
Huawei’s technology utilizes a slim-line compact repeater housing that reduces the operational cost associated with repeater integration and loading and offers improved plough burial performance.
End users gain will benefit as they can leverage the whole lifecycle cost savings associated with turnkey solutions, with this innovative product set.
The Branching Unit (BU 1650), designed for applications with optical submarine cable systems provides users with the flexibility to service multi landing points, or future proof designs when landing points are yet to be defined. These robust units offer power switching and optical switching capability (up to 8 fiber pairs), managed through a single network management system that offers customers a single touch point to control and monitor subsea and terrestrial networks.
The combination of the optical repeater and branching unit engineered with universal joint (UJ) technology provides customers cost effective solutions and leverages technological advancements in the field of sub-sea communication. Coupled with a titanium housing, the optical repeater and branching unit offers a mechanical robust design with light weight and improved strength.
“Huawei Marine is constantly working on innovative technology developments that support our customers’ requirements for lower cost and higher capacity,” said Nigel Bayliff, CEO of Huawei Marine. “The development of the second generation RPT 1660 and BU 1650 are our latest design breakthroughs of unequalled capability, and the products are already proving their commercial significance.”
