The Alcatel-Lucent 1626 Light Manager stands as a robust 10G/40G multi-reach Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) platform tailored for regional, long-haul terrestrial, and unrepeatered submarine applications. This legacy optical transport solution addresses the bandwidth needs driven by multimedia services of its era, combining capacity, flexibility, and operational ease to support network growth within the technological constraints of its time.
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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.
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.
Yuliya Danilenko has over four years of experience as an International Account Manager, specializing in Level 3 Remote Technical Support.
She assists large-scale multinational organizations, fixed and mobile operators, and leading equipment manufacturers worldwide in supporting legacy telecom equipment, generating additional revenue, and reducing operational expenses (OPEX).
In her leisure time, she loves travelling and exploring different cultures.
As an international Account Manager for Carritech Telecommunications, Javier assists large fixed and mobile operators in supporting their legacy telecom equipment, particularly in Italy and LATAM. He ensures that the company delivers the best value to customers across all services specialized in legacy telecom equipment.
In his free time, Javier enjoys sports and is an avid fan of soccer and motorsports, including Formula 1 and MotoGP. He also considers himself a lifelong learner, seizing every opportunity for growth.
Aligned with the values of Carritech, Javier is committed to helping more operators worldwide achieve their environmental goals and continue to leave a positive footprint.
Christian brings over a decade of IT industry experience and 5 years in the telecom industry to his role as an Account Manager at Carritech, with a focus on optical transceiver solutions and GPON technology.
As a trilingual person speaking French, Spanish and English, he manages operations in French-speaking countries and communicates with international traders from around the world. Christian will step outside his comfort zone to find the most effective solutions to your challenges.
In his free time, Christian enjoys playing rugby and trekking in the mountains of Madrid.
Luis Alvarez brings more than 5 years of experience in the telecom industry. With a focus on optical transceiver solutions, he adeptly meets the diverse needs of Carritech’s international clientele, particularly in Spain and Latin America.
Known for his consultative approach, Luis ensures clients receive customised, effective network solutions.
When not enhancing telecom infrastructures, Luis enjoys working out, exploring scenic routes with his dog and participating in local events.
Shane Driver brings over 12 years of telecom industry experience to his role as Senior Account Manager at Carritech.
With a focus on Network Hardware Support Services, Shane meets the diverse needs of Carritech’s international clients, particularly in the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. Known for his customer-centric approach, Shane ensures his clients receive support solutions that align with their unique requirements.
Outside of telecommunications, Shane enjoys swimming, playing golf, and spending time with his young family.
Yura Saskevych has over a decade of vast experience in sales of telecommunication hardware and network services support. He is the Director of Global Accounts at Carritech and holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Having been focused extensively on transport (Optical and MW), Access and Core Networks, Yura has successfully helped customers worldwide extend the life of existing telecommunication networks, reduce expenses and meet their environmental goals.
With a strong background in the telecom industry, Yura will engage with clients with a customised approach, provide required solutions and ensure that their telecom systems are running smoothly.
Adept at working simultaneously on multiple accounts with the highest accuracy and professional salesmanship Yura collaborates closely with engineers, technicians, the procurement department and project managers to plan, adapt, and optimize customer network solutions.
Yura is passionate about delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions that meet performance, security, and quality standards.
When he’s not enhancing telecom infrastructures, he enjoys doing sports, gardening and exploring scenic routes.
Miguel Asín Barcos serves as the Sales Director at Carritech, where he focuses on driving revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Based in Madrid, Miguel draws on his more than 20 years of experience in the telecom industry to lead and support his sales team.
Outside of telecommunications, he enjoys football, watching movies, and spending time with his family.
