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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

PhotonPath's nano Applications and Network

PERFORMANCE

4-port Pluggable nanoOCM
Performance

Pluggable nanoOCM Integrated Tap | PhotonPath

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.
Pluggable nanoOCM Integrated Tap | PhotonPath

Real-time Monitoring

The OCM enables real-time monitoring and troubleshooting through dynamic tracking of DWDM channels with arbitrary bandwidth.
Pluggable nanoOCM Real-time Monitoring | PhotonPath

Ready to Integrate?

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