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4-port Pluggable
nanoOCM

The only multi-channel flex-grid Optical Channel Monitor in a QSFP form factor

Packaged in a QSFP form factor, PhotonPath’s 4-port pluggable nanoOCM provides per-port spectral visibility across four optical inputs, ideal for DWDM networks and high-density environments such as data center interconnect (DCI) systems. It is QSFP MSA-compliant and supports true plug-and-play deployment in existing network equipment.

The module performs spectrum analysis using a narrow-band, reconfigurable optical filter that scans the entire C-band. An integrated 95/5 optical tap enables pass-through operation, allowing continuous monitoring without impacting the main optical signals.

QSFP

MSA compliant

15 GHz

Resolution Bandwidth

± 4 GHz

Frequency Accuracy

KEY FEATURES

Key Features and Benefits

4-port Pluggable nanoOCM Performance & Integrability

PERFORMANCE

Expanded capacity

up to 4 optical input ports to monitor

PERFORMANCE

Flex-grid Configuration

supported flex-grid architectures

PERFORMANCE

Real-time Visibility

live insight into power drifts and spectral shape

PERFORMANCE

Minimal Impact

Integrated 95/5 tap in the optical path

PERFORMANCE

Stability and repeatability

consistent, repeatable performance

INTEGRABILITY

Standard QSFP Form Factor

to plug-and-play into existing network equipements

INTEGRABILITY

MSA Compliant

support the industry-standard specificatons

INTEGRABILITY

Per-port deployment

suited for high-density networks

TECHNICAL DATA

4-port Pluggable nanoOCM
Technical Specifications

Operational Bandwidth

1529-1567 nm

Channel Power Accuracy

1 dB

Frequency Accuracy

± 4 GHz

Resolution Bandwidth

15 GHz

Total Optical Input Power

24 dBm

USE CASES

Applications & Network Impact

PhotonPath’s 4-port pluggable nanoOCM is used within DWDM network equipment such as ROADMs, line cards, and data center interconnect (DCI) systems to provide per-port optical monitoring across four inputs.

Its QSFP form factor allows monitoring to be added directly to high-density interfaces without changes to the system architecture. Pluggable multi-port monitoring enables fast detection of channel variations and supports scalable and automated operation.

Data Center Interconnect (DCI)

Per-Port Optical Monitoring

Fast Channel Variation Detection

PERFORMANCE

4-port Pluggable nanoOCM
Performance

95/5 Integrated Tap

The module comprises a 95-5% tap, routing approximately 5% of the power to each nanoOCM’s input port and 95% through the pass-through path, making the QSFP OCM suitable for in-line DWDM applications.

Monitoring of ROADM nodes

Within a ROADM node, Pluggable nanoOCM monitors the DWDM channels along the add, drop, and through paths supporting node supervision, power balancing, and fault detection.

Real-time Monitoring

The OCM enables real-time monitoring and troubleshooting through dynamic tracking of DWDM channels with arbitrary bandwidth.

Ready to Integrate?

Contact our team to discuss how the Pluggable nanoOM can enhance your optical network monitoring capabilities.