PacketLight Networks Introduces High Port Count ROADM

TEL AVIV, Israel - May 28, 2025 - PRLog -- PacketLight Networks today introduced a reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer (ROADM) that supports 32 Flex Grid ports and enables providers to build dynamic, agile mesh and ring networks.

The ROADM leverages advanced next generation wavelength-selective switch technology in a 1U low power consumption foot print. The device supports colorless, directionless, and Flex Grid, and has integrated optical amplifiers and optical channel monitoring (OCM), which enables the mix of 50/75/100/150Ghz over the same fiber. These future-proof the network by supporting any future flex grid signal bandwidth over the same fiber, and maximizes fiber utilization by enabling the transport of a mix of capacities – from 100G to 800G and the emerging 1.6T – over the same fiber.

Recommended applications:

• Wavelength add/drop, routing and management for all leading network topologies
• Tunable active mux/demux for Flex Grid optical networks
• Multiple data center connectivity for delivery of high bandwidth and varied wavelength capacities 100G/200G/400G/800G/1.6T
• Flexible metro networks connectivity between multiple colocations
• Infrastructure for multi-site, private data center interconnection networks

The PL-1000GRO ROADM dynamically adds or drops selected wavelengths at any network node, enabling seamless control over node capacity. The device automatically equalizes and balances the power of the added and bypassed wavelengths.

"At PacketLight, we are dedicated to empowering optical fiber networks with streamlined solutions," said Koby Reshef, CEO of PacketLight. "This ROADM enables to build a future-proof optical network that supports emerging high wavelength capacities. The device reduces operational costs while enhancing performance, ensuring businesses stay ahead with smarter, scalable networks. This innovation reflects our commitment to advancing connectivity and delivering lasting value to our customers."

The 32 ports of the ROADM add/drop colorless wavelengths of different bandwidths, as configured by the user. Management is facilitated through PacketLight's LightWatch NMS platform, which offers advanced functionalities such as A-to-Z provisioning of wavelengths and creation of protection paths and restoration protection functionality.

About PacketLight Networks

PacketLight Networks offers a suite of innovative DWDM and OTN solutions, as well as Layer-1 optical encryption for transport of data, storage, voice and video applications over dark fiber and WDM networks, enabling enterprises and service providers to achieve high-capacity, cost-effective, and secure optical transport. For more information contact info@packetlight.com or phone +1-866-315-6903.