Huawei Optix OSN 9800

The Huawei OptiX OSN 9800 is a next-generation optical transport platform designed to meet the demands of 5G, cloud computing, and ultra-broadband services. As Huawei’s flagship OTN solution, the OSN 9800 delivers ultra-high capacity, intelligent transport, and end-to-end service provisioning across core, metro, and DCI (Data Center Interconnect) networks.

With support for 100G, 200G, 400G, and beyond, the OSN 9800 provides elastic and programmable optical transmission, enabling operators to efficiently handle rapidly growing data volumes. Its modular and scalable architecture makes it suitable for a wide range of deployment scenarios, from traditional backbone infrastructure to cutting-edge cloud-based environments.

Backed by advanced automation, intelligent management, and carrier-grade reliability, the OSN 9800 is built to future-proof optical networks while enabling fast, flexible service delivery at scale.

• Ultra-High Capacity – Supports 100G/200G/400G/800G line rates, enabling high-density transport for 5G, cloud, and video services.

• Elastic OTN Architecture – Delivers flexible and programmable bandwidth through sliceable optical transport and dynamic resource allocation.

• Integrated Transport Layers – Combines OTN, WDM, and packet transport for multi-service, multi-layer support across core and metro networks.

• Intelligent Management – Fully compatible with Huawei’s NCE (Network Cloud Engine) for automated provisioning, performance analysis, and network optimisation.

• Modular and Scalable Design – Available in multiple chassis sizes to suit data center interconnect (DCI), metro, and long-haul deployments.

• Low Latency and High Reliability – Optimised for latency-sensitive services with built-in redundancy and protection mechanisms.

• Energy Efficiency – Reduced power consumption per Gbit/s with intelligent cooling and energy-saving technologies.

• Cloud-Ready and 5G Optimised – Designed to meet the high bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and dynamic provisioning requirements of next-gen networks.

• Full Backward Compatibility – Seamlessly integrates with existing OSN platforms for simplified migration and network expansion.

The Huawei OptiX OSN 9800 series is a high-capacity, intelligent optical transport platform designed to meet the demands of next-generation networks, including 5G, cloud computing, and ultra-broadband services. Below is an overview of its key technical specifications:

Switching Capacity

• Electrical Cross-Connect Capacity:

  • Up to 64 Tbit/s ODUk (k = 0, 1, 2, 2e, 3, 4, flex)

  • Up to 12.8 Tbit/s packet services

  • Up to 10.24 Tbit/s VC-4

  • Up to 160 Gbit/s VC-3/VC-12

• Optical Cross-Connect Capacity:

  • OSN 9800 P32 supports up to 32-degree ROADM with LCoS technology, enabling flexible all-optical grooming

Line Rates and Channel Spacing

• Supported Line Rates per Channel:

  • 100G / 200G / 400G / 600G / 800G

• Channel Spacing Options:

  • 100 GHz fixed grid: up to 60 wavelengths

  • 50 GHz fixed grid: up to 120 wavelengths

  • Flex grid: 37.5 GHz to 400 GHz, supporting higher spectral efficiency

Wavelength Range

• DWDM:

  • Super C-band: 1524.50 nm to 1572.06 nm

  • Super L-band: 1575.37 nm to 1626.21 nm

• CWDM:

  • 1471 nm to 1611 nm (S+C+L Band)

Chassis Options and Dimensions

• OSN 9800 U32:

  • Dimensions: 1900 mm (H) x 498 mm (W) x 295 mm (D)

  • Number of service slots: 32

• OSN 9800 U64:

  • Dimensions: 2200 mm (H) x 600 mm (W) x 600 mm (D)

  • Number of service slots: 64

• OSN 9800 M24:

  • Dimensions: 747.2 mm (H) x 442 mm (W) x 295 mm (D)

  • Number of service slots: 12 large slots or 24 small slots

• OSN 9800 M12:

  • Dimensions: 347.2 mm (H) x 442 mm (W) x 295 mm (D)

  • Number of service slots: 13

• OSN 9800 M05:

  • Dimensions: 177 mm (H) x 442 mm (W) x 295 mm (D)

  • Number of service slots: 5

Supported Services

• Transport Protocols:

  • SDH/SONET

  • Ethernet (GE/10GE/40GE/100GE)

  • Storage Area Network (SAN)

  • Optical Transport Network (OTN)

  • Video services

Synchronization and Timing

• Supported Standards:

  • Synchronous Ethernet

  • IEEE 1588v2

  • ITU-T G.8275.1/G.8273.2

  • High-precision clock synchronization

Power Supply and Cooling

• Power Supply Options:

  • –48 V DC / –60 V DC

  • 220 V AC / 110 V AC

  • 240 V HVDC / 336 V HVDC

• Cooling:

  • Intelligent fan modules with temperature-based speed control

  • Front-to-back or bottom-to-top airflow depending on rack configuration

Network Management

• Management Systems:

  • Huawei’s Network Cloud Engine (NCE)

  • U2000 Network Management System

• Features:

  • End-to-end service provisioning

  • Fault management

  • Performance monitoring

  • SLA assurance

For detailed hardware specifications, module-level data sheets, or tailored technical consultation, please contact our team at Carritech.