COMPANY OVERVIEW

Redefining Transport Networks

CORIANT FAST FACTS

for Hypergrowth and Dynamic Cloud Connectivity

True innovation delivering a full

portfolio of effective and flexible
solutions to meet evolving network
demands

EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE, AND FOCUS

A fundamental transformation of transport networks is underway. At the root of this
transformation is an unprecedented era of hypergrowth driven by concurrent demand for
mobile, video, and cloud-based services and applications. Recent industry analyst reports
underscore the formidable challenges service providers face from increased data growth,
unpredictable traffic patterns, elastic compute/storage connectivity, and heightened
end-user expectations for uninterrupted broadband service quality and assured SLAs.
Traditional multi-layer (IP, Ethernet, optical) transport architectures and conventional service
deployment models are simply incapable of addressing these challenges or harnessing the
opportunities that hypergrowth represents. As service providers across the globe face the
dynamic evolution of the new networked world, the industry is ripe for an innovative market
leader with the experience, expertise, and focus to redefine transport networks for ondemand, cloud-centric connectivity.

CUSTOMER-FIRST VALUES BACKED BY INNOVATION

AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE
With a distinguished heritage of advanced technology and service excellence, forged by
over 35 years of experience and expertise in IP/data and packet optical networking, Coriant
helps service providers and enterprises maximize the value of their transport networks as
bandwidth demands explode and end-user needs evolve. Our state-of-the-art solutions
are widely deployed in the largest and most demanding Tier 1 networks around the world.
We are consistently chosen as the preferred supplier by leading mobile and fixed line
service providers worldwide, based on an unmatched track record of delivering high-quality
products backed by proven customer-first values and best-in-class service and support.

Unwavering focus on quality to

ensure reliability and best-in-class
performance
World-class service excellence
offering product knowledge and
customer assistance with global
reach and local expertise
Extensive markets including mobile
and fixed line service providers,
large enterprises, energy and utility
operators, government agencies,
submarine network operators,
content providers, cable MSOs, and
financial institutions
Distinguished heritage of
networking expertise with over
1,800 patents
More than 35 years of experience
delivering Tier 1 networking
products and services
Deployed globally with more
than 500 customers in over 100
countries across six continents

END-TO-END SOLUTIONS OPTIMIZED FOR

HYPERGROWTH CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The Coriant end-to-end portfolio of intelligent multi-layer transport solutions enables
network operators to reduce network complexity, increase service velocity, and improve
resource utilization as transport networks scale in response to a new generation of dynamic
services and applications. Coriant solutions include comprehensive multi-service (SDH/
SONET, OTN, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS-TP, optical) transport and switching products from
edge-to-core and smart (IP/MPLS) edge routers powered by Software Defined Networking
(SDN) intelligence, automation, and control. We enable network operators to build resilient,
flexible, and scalable (100G and beyond) transport networks optimized for the challenges
and opportunities of the hypergrowth era.

YOUR STRATEGIC PARTNER FROM THE EDGE TO THE

CORE AND INTO THE CLOUD
A proven culture of innovation and forward-looking vision for converged transport networks,
combined with demonstrated technology leadership and financial strength, put Coriant in
a unique position to extend our market lead and continue to be the preferred long-term
commercial partner for network operators now and into the future. Coriant solutions align
services, management, and versatility from the edge of the network to the core of your
business and into the cloud of connectivity.

Coriants global operations include

our in-house manufacturing and
operations center in Germany, R&D
centers of excellence in Germany,
the United States, Portugal, China,
and Finland, and sales and support
offices throughout the world.

INTELLIGENT MULTI-LAYER TRANSPORT SIMPLE, FLEXIBLE, SCALABLE

The Coriant solutions portfolio leverages industry-recognized leadership in metro packet optical networking, proven expertise in coherent
optical transmission, and innovative edge routing technology optimized for LTE and LTE-A networks. Our end-to-end, multi-layer transport
solutions span access, backhaul, metro, regional, and core transport applications and enable fixed line and mobile service providers
to improve network efficiencies and maximize service value with multi-service architectures and highly automated operations. With a
high-performance, end-to-end product portfolio and proven software-defined intelligence to optimize automation and control, Coriant is
redefining multi-layer transport infrastructure for the new networked world.

CORIANT DYNAMIC OPTICAL CLOUD SOLUTION

As business and consumer demand for cloud-based connectivity increases and traffic loads in wide area networks become more and more
unpredictable, service providers require an elastic end-to-end infrastructure that mirrors the flexibility, scalability, and programmability of
compute and storage resources in the data center for all services. To unleash the power of this Dynamic Optical Cloud, we introduced the
Coriant Transcend SDN Solution, an innovative approach to helping service providers and enterprises leverage the true capabilities of SDN to
reduce OPEX and CAPEX, while creating new revenue opportunities. This end-to-end and highly programmable infrastructure solution enables
service providers to cost-effectively address a rapidly changing world of dynamic, virtualized, high-bandwidth applications and services.

BENEFITS OF SDN-ENABLED END-TO-END MULTI-LAYER TRANSPORT

Coriant solutions meet a broad range of application needs in different market segments, from mobile backhaul and transport SDN to long distance
data center interconnect and submarine network optimization. Powered by software-defined intelligence, our end-to-end solutions portfolio enables
fixed line and mobile network operators to:

Simplify network evolution with future-proof technology from the metro core to the edge of the network
Reduce network cost and complexity by maximizing service capabilities and efficiencies
Accelerate time-to-deployment and time-to-revenue
Create and sustain premier service differentiation with end-user service quality and SLAs
Enable new revenue streams and protect network investments throughout the network lifecycle

Packet Optical Transport Solutions

hiT 7300 Multi-Haul Transport Platform

mTera Universal Transport Platform
7100 Optical Transport System
7100 Nano Packet Optical Transport Platform
7100 Pico Packet Optical Transport Platform
7090 Packet Transport Platform
7630 Mobile Fronthaul Platform
7610 Service Edge Platform

Integrated Optical Planning Solutions

TransNet/TransConnect Network Planning and

Management
7196 Optical Planning Tool

Edge Routing Solutions

8600 Smart Router Series

8800 Smart Router Series

MSPP and Cross-Connect Solutions

Software Defined Networking

Coriant Transcend SDN Solution

Intelligent Network Management

Transport Network Management System (TNMS)

8000 Intelligent Network Manager
Network Health Monitor

hiT 70xx MSPP Series

6300 MSPP Series
SN 9000 Multiservice Switch
5810 Optical Switching Platform
5000 Digital Cross-Connect Series
SN 16000 BB-DCS/Optical Switch
8100 Managed Access System
DNX Cross-Connect Platform

CORIANT GLOBAL SERVICES

With a proven track record of delivering best-in-class support and service excellence to Tier 1 service providers around the world,
Coriant offers a comprehensive range of high-value support solutions covering all phases of the network lifecycle planning, designing,
implementing, training, maintaining, and optimizing. Coriant Global Services combine unrivaled expertise in end-to-end optical networking
and network management, extensive in-house service capabilities, and an established network of global partners to help our customers
meet their business objectives and maximize the value of their service infrastructure.

Company Overview

PACKET OPTICAL TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS

Coriant hiT 7300 Multi-Haul Transport Platform
The Coriant hiT 7300 is a high capacity and high performance optical/DWDM transport
platform optimized for flexible and efficient transport in regional, long haul, and ultra-long
haul networks. Widely deployed in the most demanding Tier 1 networks, the hiT 7300 delivers
superior density and reach, photonic mesh resiliency and agility, and scalability to 100G and
beyond. With unparalleled spectral efficiency, the hiT 7300 enables service providers to
maximize utilization of their fiber infrastructure, while creating the resilient foundation for high
capacity, low latency services. The hiT 7300 solution also maximizes network flexibility and
service agility with the industrys largest portfolio of ROADM offerings (up to CDC), proven flexigrid technology, and adaptable super-channel capabilities that can be optimized for longest
reach, largest capacity, or a pragmatic compromise between reach and capacity.
Key features and capabilities include:

The industrys greatest selection of ROADM configurations including CDC and flexi-grid

Best-performing optical layer to minimize regeneration points and simplify operations

Integrated amplification options including EDFA and Raman

Advanced transmission technologies to support 100G, 200G, 400G, and 1T wavelengths

96 channels on 50Ghz spectrum and 176 channels with flexi-grid and super-channels

Coriant mTera Universal Transport Platform

As a key component of the Coriant Dynamic Optical Cloud networking solution, the mTera
Universal Transport Platform (UTP) transforms traditional transport networks from static and fixed
resources to dynamic and software-defined service-enabling engines. The mTera UTP is an
extremely versatile multi-terabit, multi-service switching platform with a hybrid packet fabric and
integrated multi-haul optical transport capabilities.
Designed for efficient OTN/packet grooming as well as advanced ROADM-based optical
networking flexibility on a single shelf, the mTera UTP supports a broad range of converged
network and service applications, including metro core traffic aggregation and distribution and
long haul traffic grooming. The mTera UTP serves as an efficient gateway between traditionally
lower speed aggregation networks and dynamic, all-coherent core networks. In addition, the
Coriant Transcend SDN controller can leverage the mTera UTP to deliver the full benefits of a
truly programmable and agile transport network.
Key features and capabilities include:

7T of layer-agnostic switching in rack

Completely layer-agnostic switching every port supports OTN and packet-based switching

Universal architecture supports both switching and optical layer modules in any slot

Hybrid configurations with both switching and ROADM modules in the same shelf

Flexible ROADM configurations including broadcast and select, route and select, and CDC options

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PACKET OPTICAL TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS CONTINUED

Coriant 7100 Packet Optical Transport Solutions
The Coriant 7100 Packet Optical Transport Solutions offer highly compact and
integrated transport and multi-service delivery platforms for wireless, fixed line,
and business services networks. The 7100 family includes the following shelf
configurations:
7100 Optical Transport System (OTS) (13RU)

19 total slots with 16 interface slots

Full shelf grooming of 240G non-blocking SDH/SONET,

OTN, and packet supported via centralized common
switching fabric modules

7100 Nano Packet Optical Transport Platform (5RU)

6 universal slots

Full shelf grooming via a meshed backplane (no central

switch modules required)

SOFTWARE DEFINED
NETWORKING (SDN)
The Coriant Transcend SDN
Solution unleashes the rich
capabilities of SDN and NFV
by delivering a truly multilayer programmable and open
application environment for
maximum value in the new
networked world lower OPEX/
CAPEX, new revenue sources, and
service differentiation. Optimized
for real-world use cases, the
Coriant Transcend solution
is comprised of the following
components:

The Coriant Transcend

Transport Controller and
Coriant Transcend Packet
Controller

The SDN enablement of the

Coriant Dynamic Optical
Cloud product and services
portfolio, including industryleading metro-to-core packet
optical transport (mTera UTP,
7100 OTS/Nano/Pico, hiT
7300, 7090) and smart edge
router (8600, 8800) offerings

For demonstration and

evaluation, the Coriant
Transcend SDN Solution
supports an OpenDaylight
(ODL) based Orchestrator
and applications that are
available as a blueprint for
business case and technology
evaluation of SDN

Switch capacity: 552G packet, 120G OTN, 120G SDH/

SONET

7100 Pico Packet Optical Transport Platform (2RU)

2 universal slots

Full shelf grooming via a meshed backplane

Integrated AC/DC power options

All of the 7100 shelf types use the same interface modules, which minimizes sparing
and simplifies operations across the entire metro/regional network. With a strong
foundation for metro-based dynamic optical networking, the 7100 family includes the
following capabilities:

Universal switching architectures for seamless SDH/SONET, OTN, and packet

grooming

High-density 10G and 100G transport

All pluggable design for interface-by-interface grey light and DWDM configurations

Support for 2.5G, 10G, 40G, and 100G transmissions

Integrated, single slot, multi-degree ROADM-on-a-blade

Dynamic packet optical networking not only supports the needs of the current
network, but also enables effortless deployment of additional nodes for future
expansion via multi-degree ROADM technologies. The 7100 family offers enterprises
fast, effective, and low-cost solutions to cope with user demand for mobile internet.

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PACKET OPTICAL TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS CONTINUED

Coriant 7090 Packet Transport Platform
As metro bandwidth requirements continue to grow, converting from static circuit-based metro
edge networks (OTN, SDH, SONET) to a fully packet-based transport solution saves network
operators significant amounts of CAPEX both in the transport network and in devices connected
to the transport network. In addition to supporting packet grooming options on all of Coriants
transport platforms, the Coriant 7090 Packet Transport Platform family is specifically designed
to facilitate the evolution to fully packet-based transport at the edge of the network.
The 7090 family provides a scalable Packet Transport Network (PTN) solution optimized for the
explosive growth of IP traffic impacting carrier access and aggregation networks. Combining
the best of TDM (SDH, OTN) and packet transport (MPLS-TP, Ethernet), the 7090 family enables
fixed line and mobile network operators to achieve significant efficiencies with packet-based multi-service support while ensuring
connection-oriented Quality of Service (QoS). In addition, the 7090 family supports MPLS-TP and features Carrier Ethernet 2.0
certification. The 7090 consists of small 5-30G edge NIDs, 150G pizza boxes, 200G dual-slot chassis, and large scalable switching
platforms with up to 320G of switching capacity. All platforms in the family offer key transport features for OAM, reliable transport,
and network-level protection options.

Coriant 7610 Service Edge Platform

With the expanding role of cloud computing data centers located across broad geographic regions,
reliable connectivity and secure high-speed communication are essential for the transmission
of shared services and applications. Network design may require implementation of enhanced
encryption at the transport layer to ensure the security of data transmissions. Encryption devices address security needs with a
simple, state-of-the-art solution for payload transport and data center connection. The Coriant 7610 Service Edge Platform offers
advanced, all-in-one DWDM optical transport for payload encryption through the 7610 Crypto or 16G FC services through the 7610
SEP with a cost-effective and flexible mix of industry standard protocols.

INTELLIGENT NETWORK MANAGEMENT

Coriant Transport Network Management System (TNMS)
The Coriant Transport Network Management System (TNMS) is an end-to-end management platform (FCAPS) that enables
operators to easily and cost-effectively manage multi-layer (PDH, SDH, IP/Ethernet, MPLS-TP, DWDM), multi-domain (access,
metro, core), and multi-vendor networks. Coriant TNMS easily integrates into existing OSS environments and empowers a holistic
approach to network and service management across a broad range of Coriants LH/ULH optical transport and metro packet
optical transport products.
As a single management system for all equipment types and diverse technologies, TNMS offers supervision of services across
all network elements and includes a dedicated GMPLS/ASON manager for enhanced multi-layer control and improved service
resiliency. With a feature set field proven around the world, TNMS combines easy-to-understand network views and simple
navigation with uniform fault, configuration, security, performance management, and service correlation functions. The scalable,
pay-as-you-grow solution includes a standard and intuitive user interface to ensure straightforward operation and smooth
integration into multi-vendor environments.

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INTELLIGENT NETWORK MANAGEMENT CONTINUED

Coriant 8000 Intelligent Network Manager
The Coriant 8000 Intelligent Network Manager (INM) offers service providers full, end-to-end support for commissioning and
monitoring services, initiating service changes, and troubleshooting. This single overarching management solution for Coriant
data products simplifies network management and improves profitability and competitiveness through operational efficiency. An
advanced graphical user interface (GUI), automated wizards, and plug-and-play features guide users through tasks and shorten
service provisioning time. The results are faster time to revenue and a reduction in expenses.

Coriant Network Health Monitor

Knowledge is often the key to effective planning and management of multi-layer transport networks. To provide critical insight and
analysis into the most complex networks, Coriant offers the Network Health Monitor. Coupled with Coriant Professional Services,
the Network Health Monitor provides powerful insight into bandwidth trends and potential bottlenecks across the entire transport
network. Access to this information improves short and long term planning and improves overall utilization of existing resources for a
more cost-effective and better performing network.

INTEGRATED OPTICAL PLANNING SOLUTIONS

Coriant TransNet/TransConnect Network Planning and Management
As hypergrowth traffic demands drive the need for increased operational simplicity across the network, Coriant TransNet and
TransConnect solutions deliver a new level of software-defined automation and intelligence for easy DWDM network design,
planning, ordering, configuration, deployment, maintenance, and equipment management.

Coriant 7196 Optical Planning Tool

The Coriant 7196 Optical Planning Tool (OPT) enables network planners to implement new service requests and plan routes
between the source and destination sites for the bandwidth required. The 7196 OPT simplifies metro DWDM network design using
the Coriant 7100 OTS. Engineering rules specific to the 7100 OTS are embedded in the 7196 OPT allowing the network planner to
accurately deploy a minimum number of regenerating transponders with adequate margin to extend over the life of the product. The
7196 OPT offers valuable functionality to plan and track large networks with heavy traffic demands.

EDGE ROUTING SOLUTIONS

Coriant 8600 Smart Router Series
The Coriant 8600 Smart Router Series and 8000 Intelligent Network Manager provide an optimized
solution for mobile operators to efficiently meet the demand for LTE and LTE-A mobile backhaul and
fixed-mobile convergence. The 8600 Smart Router Series of scalable edge routers supports fastgrowing data services and low latency voice and video in a wide range of consumer and enterprise
applications. Coriant edge router solutions boost network performance, reduce operating costs, and
empower new mobile services through innovative design. The 8600 Smart Router Series includes the
industrys smallest hardened cell site router, flexible and resilient 1G/10G aggregation, and a terabit
speed multi-slot chassis for head-end network aggregation to 100G trunks for mobile packet core
networks. Advanced network synchronization delivers proven performance to support LTE-A, LTE-TDD,
Small Cell, and other demanding timing applications. Industry-leading network management enables
network automation, node auto-configuration, and extensive fault and performance management
tools. SDN-enabled Coriant routers are ready to support dynamic integration with carrier applications,
network reconfigurations based on real time performance analytics, optimized network utilization, and
automated service delivery.

Company Overview

EDGE ROUTING SOLUTIONS CONTINUED

HIGH VALUE CORIANT SOLUTIONS
Coriant 8800 Smart Router Series
The Coriant 8800 Smart Router Series offers mobile and fixed
mobile convergence using any combination of technologies on
a single platform. Widely deployed in leading service provider
networks, the 8800 series supports legacy Frame Relay, ATM,
and TDM/private leased-line services on a single platform. From

In a wide variety of applications, Coriants IP/

data and packet optical aggregation, switching,
and transport solutions help network operators
maximize the value of their transport infrastructure,
simplify network operations, and ensure the highest
level of service quality for end-users.

business-class IP and Carrier Ethernet on one system to 2G,

3G, and 4G mobile services on a converged platform, the 8800
adds new opportunities to existing networks easily and cost-

Mobile Backhaul - maximize cost and

performance with tailored solutions to meet
specific backhaul requirements, including edge
routing for LTE/LTE-A evolution and MPLS-TP
full packet backhaul (PTN) for voice and data
convergence

Transport SDN - simplify service planning,

management, and control with the Coriant
Dynamic Optical Cloud solution, including
innovative extensions to the SDN framework
and enhanced multi-layer interworking and
service management

Multiservice Carriers - ease network and

service migration with a proven implementation
of a full range of packet and optical
technologies SDH/SONET, MSPP, OTN, MPLS,
IP/Ethernet, ASON/GMPLS, ROADM, WDM,
photonic mesh

Data Center Interconnect - ensure flexible, low

latency transport and future-proof scalability
to meet the demanding requirements of
cloud computing applications and data center
interconnect services

Carriers Carrier - cost-effectively scale

wholesale bandwidth services and ensure SLA
performance requirements with field-proven
network availability and service assurance

Submarine Networks - simplify network

design and reduce OPEX in hybrid subsea and
terrestrial network applications with a single,
future-proof transport platform managed under
a single NMS

Converged IP Optical Transport Networks teaming with Juniper Networks, Coriant helps
operators optimize multi-layer efficiencies with
a powerful IP Optical solution that combines
simplicity and resiliency to dramatically reduce
TCO for transport networks

effectively.

MSPP SOLUTIONS
The Coriant Multi-Service Provisioning Platform (MSPP) provides
efficient aggregation, switching, and transport of a broad range
of circuit and packet services. Designed for seamless evolution,
Coriant MSPP solutions enable fixed line and mobile operators to
support legacy PDH/SDH while offering a flexible migration path
to packet-centric services (IP/Ethernet) including Metro Ethernet
Forum (MEF) certified carrier-class Ethernet. Coriant MSPP
solutions include:

hiT 70xx MSPP Series

6300 MSPP Series

SN 9000 Multiservice Switch

OPTICAL CROSS-CONNECT SOLUTIONS

To meet the growing demand for network programmability
and agile bandwidth driven by video, Internet data, and cloud
computing, the Coriant 5810 Optical Switching Platform (OSP)
offers a high-density, protocol-agnostic, all-optical switching
platform in a cost-effective small form factor. The 5810 OSP
delivers power-efficient, high capacity switching and addresses
a range of applications including data center connectivity,
optical transport CO automation, CRAN, and subsea landing
stations. The 5810 OSP family includes 160 and 320 port versions
and supports any optical rate including 10G, 40G, 100G, and
beyond on each port. Ideal for data center interconnect and
service automation, the 5810-160 OSP and 5810-320 OSP
enable enhanced restoration and protection, cloud storage and
transmission, and simple end-to-end provisioning and migration
of transport services.

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DIGITAL CROSS-CONNECT SOLUTIONS

Coriant also offers a range of Digital Cross-Connect (DCS) and broadband DCS solutions proven in Tier 1 fixed line and mobile
networks around the world, as well as government, enterprise, transport, and utility networks. Addressing both core and access
applications, these field-proven cross-connect solutions combine efficient aggregation, grooming, and switching with intelligent
bandwidth management to help network operators reduce costs, simplify provisioning, and seamlessly migrate from circuit to packetbased service infrastructure. The Coriant portfolio of DCS/BB-DCS solutions includes:

5000 Digital Cross-Connect Series

SN 16000 BB-DCS/Optical Switch

8100 Managed Access System

DNX Cross-Connect Platform

ABOUT CORIANT
Coriant delivers innovative, dynamic networking solutions for a fast-changing business world. The Coriant portfolio of SDN-enabled, edgeto-core transport solutions enables network operators to reduce operational complexity, improve utilization of multi-layer network resources,
and create new revenue opportunities. Coriant serves leading network operators around the world, including mobile and fixed line service
providers, content providers, data center operators, cable MSOs, large enterprises, government agencies, financial institutions, and utility
companies. With a distinguished heritage of technology innovation and service excellence, forged by over 35 years of experience and
expertise in Tier 1 carrier networks, Coriant is helping its global customers maximize the value of their network infrastructure as demand for
bandwidth explodes and the communications needs of businesses and consumers continue to evolve. Learn more at www.coriant.com.
For more information about our products and solutions, please contact your Coriant Sales Representative.

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