Overview

Describes the hardware, planning, automation, and IOS XR software components used in the Routed Optical Networking solution. It helps to identify the routers, optics, line systems, controllers, and protocols required for deployment.

Hardware components

This section lists the hardware platforms and optical modules that enable Routed Optical Networking. It covers supported routers, coherent pluggables, optical line systems, passive modules, and NCS platforms used in solution designs.

Components of network planning

This section provides details about the planning tools and inputs used to design Routed Optical Networking networks. It highlights Cisco Optical Network Planner and related planning activities for validating optical feasibility and network component requirements.

Components of automation

This section provides details about the automation software components that manage, provision, monitor, and orchestrate Routed Optical Networking services. It introduces the roles of Crosswork, NSO, Cisco Optical Network Controller, Cisco Optical Site Manager, and EPNM.

IOS-XR software components

This section provides details about the IOS XR software capabilities used in Routed Optical Networking. It introduces programmable interfaces and telemetry mechanisms that help automate configuration, retrieve operational data, and monitor router and optic behavior.