Alcatel 1626 LM
Agosto 6, 2025
Il Alcatel-Lucent 1626 Light Manager is a powerful multi-reach DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) platform designed to meet the demands of regional, long-haul terrestrial, and unrepeatered submarine networks. Built for 10G and 40G applications, it remains a proven solution for carriers and enterprises requiring dependable optical transport infrastructure.
Originally engineered to support the rising bandwidth needs of its time, the 1626 Light Manager continues to serve as a resilient and scalable solution for legacy networks. Its flexible architecture and reliable performance make it ideal for environments where network expansion and modernization must align with existing infrastructure.
A Carritech, we don’t just supply the hardware—we support the full lifecycle of your network investment. Our dedicated team of telecom experts helps ensure your 1626 Light Manager infrastructure continues to operate at peak performance.
Our services include:
Expert Technical Support: Access specialist knowledge from engineers experienced in deploying and maintaining Alcatel-Lucent DWDM systems.
Part Supply & Repairs: We provide fully tested and refurbished parts from our extensive inventory, including hard-to-find modules and spares.
System Configuration & Integration: Assistance with system design, upgrades, and integration into multi-vendor environments.
Legacy Network Support: Continued service and maintenance for networks not ready to transition to newer platforms.
Sustainability & Cost-Efficiency: Extend the life of your existing network while reducing e-waste and capital expenditure.
Whether you’re maintaining an existing deployment or extending your DWDM network, Carritech is your trusted partner for Alcatel-Lucent 1626 Light Manager solutions.
Photonic Switching: Facilitates quick service deployment with versatile optical add/drop options, supporting a wide range of network topologies.
High Capacity: Offers up to 96 channels at 10 Gb/s and 80 channels at 40 Gb/s in the C-band, compatible with various client interfaces.
Automation: Simplifies network lifecycle management with automated optical performance tuning and comprehensive network management integration.
Extended Reach: Enables long unregenerated transmission spans, reaching up to 3500 km at 10 Gb/s and beyond 1600 km at 40 Gb/s using pure Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs).
GMPLS Control Plane: Enhances network efficiency and resilience with features like automated discovery, resource coordination, and photonic restoration.
The Alcatel-Lucent 1626 Light Manager continues to be a testament to the evolution of optical networking, offering a reliable and scalable solution that addressed the challenges of expanding network capacities and complexities during its time.
Technology: Integrates Alcatel-Lucent Zero Touch Photonics to optimize cost efficiency by reducing the need for signal regeneration.
Architecture: Features a multi-degree Tunable and Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (T&ROADM) for adaptable photonic switching.
Capacity: Supports a mix of 10G and 40G wavelength services, facilitating network capacity enhancement without compromising existing 10G infrastructure.
Modulation: Employs polarization division multiplexing binary phase-shift keying (PDM-BPSK) for extended optical reach alongside 10G channel compatibility.
Design Tools: Provides advanced planning tools and self-tuning functionalities for streamlined network deployment and automatic provisioning.
Management: Is managed by the Alcatel-Lucent 1350 Optical Management System (OMS), offering comprehensive operational support from design to service activation.
Topology Support: Enables diverse network topologies including linear, ring, and mesh, with Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) enhancing flexibility and resilience.
| Period | Owner / Marketer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2006 | Alcatel | Originally developed and marketed as the 1626 Light Manager platform under the Alcatel brand. |
| 2006–2016 | Alcatel‑Lucent | Following the merger in 2006, the product was marketed and supported under Alcatel‑Lucent. |
| 2016–Present | Nokia | After Nokia’s acquisition of Alcatel‑Lucent in 2016, the 1626 LM entered Nokia’s legacy portfolio, with documentation and support maintained under Nokia. |
| File Name | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Alcatel 1626 LM Datasheet | Learn about the technical details of the Alcatel 1626 LM | Download |
Dalla manutenzione e riparazione da parte di esperti al reperimento affidabile dei pezzi di ricambio e alla consulenza tecnica, forniamo un supporto completo per ogni fase del ciclo di vita della vostra rete. Che si tratti di prolungare la vita dei sistemi preesistenti o di integrarsi con un'infrastruttura moderna, il nostro team garantisce soluzioni efficienti e convenienti, in modo che possiate concentrarvi sulle prestazioni e non sui problemi.
Learn how the Alcatel 1626 LM provides high-capacity, scalable DWDM transport across metro, regional, long-haul, and even unrepeatered submarine networks. Explore its versatile applications, from legacy infrastructure support to next-gen optical network expansion. We offer expert repair services, ongoing maintenance solutions, and a reliable inventory of spare parts to ensure continued performance and operational resilience. Whether you’re modernizing your backbone network or extending the life of your existing DWDM infrastructure, everything you need to succeed starts here.