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Design a dense wavelength division multiplexing system
Design a dense wavelength division multiplexing system
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTOPN603
ICTOPN603
State Code
AWE16
AWE16
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design a high-capacity dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) optical network suitable for a metropolitan area network (MAN) or long haul applications.It applies to individuals who are skilled technicians and excellent communicators who use optical technologies for the deployment of high capacity networks. The work involves link budget design and providing specification details for configuration and commissioning teams.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to produce a DWDM system design
- 1.1 Obtain the planning document from appropriate person and determine site details
- 1.2 Obtain the service type and number of channels required between customer traffic sources and destinations and the type of protection required
- 1.3 Obtain specifications of optical fibre between sites
- 1.4 Determine fibre loss between sites
2. Calculate link budget for each wavelength path
- 2.1 Use vendor’s engineering design rules, specifications and data to calculate link budget and link margin for each DWDM wavelength and path
- 2.2 Evaluate link budget and assess calculated margin and make recommendations for improvement if warranted
- 2.3 Analyse specifications of installed optical fibre and determine if dispersion will limit the maximum traffic data rate
- 2.4 Generate options for system design that are realistic for the enterprise and network
- 2.5 Evaluate and select preferred option based on enterprise business strategy outcomes, service policy and compliance with relevant legislation
- 2.6 Discuss and confirm selected option with customer
3. Prepare detailed configuration documents for the DWDM system
- 3.1 Outline detailed requirements of the DWDM system for configuration document
- 3.2 Prepare a configuration document according to customer’s traffic needs
- 3.3 Prepare an internet protocol (IP) address allocation for all DWDM shelves and associated routers and gateways
- 3.4 Submit documentation to appropriate person for approval and sign off
4. Investigate upgrade options using emerging technologies
- 4.1 Investigate option of using a reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) and make recommendations outlining benefits
- 4.2 Investigate feasibility of a future upgrade up to 100 Gbps system using optical transport network (OTN) - DWDM technology
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3380 | ICTOPN6128A | Design a dense wavelength division multiplexing system | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCV94 | ICTOPN607 | Design dense wavelength division multiplexing systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZI7 | ICT60615 | Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering | Qualification |