DCI OTN Platform – APX-DCI-6.4T 1U
Product Overview
The Apex APX-DCI-6.4T is a 1U data center interconnect platform that transports up to 6.4T over point-to-point and ring links between data centers and POP sites. The shallow one-unit shelf fits where a full service chassis cannot be racked.
Four service and function slots accept Ethernet, SDH, SONET, OTN, SAN and FlexE traffic. The platform supports FE, GE, 10GE LAN/WAN, 40GE, 100GE and 400GE Ethernet services, STM-1/4/16/64 and OC-3/12/48, OTU2/OTU2e/OTU4, and 8G, 16G and 32G SAN services, with 100G FlexE.
Power is fed as DC -48V, AC or 240V high-voltage DC with 1+1 redundancy, and hot-swappable intelligent fans give dual-fan redundancy with front-to-back airflow. Management runs over RJ45, SNMP, NETCONF and an in-band supervisory channel.
Key Features
- 1U chassis, 19-inch IEC297 rack standard
- Up to 6.4T transport capacity in a single rack unit
- Four service and function slots
- Ethernet services from FE and GE up to 100GE and 400GE
- SDH STM-1/4/16/64 and SONET OC-3/12/48 services
- OTN OTU2, OTU2e and OTU4 services
- SAN services at 8G, 16G and 32G
- 100G FlexE
- DC -48V, AC or 240V high-voltage DC input with 1+1 redundancy
- Hot-swappable intelligent fans with dual-fan redundancy and front-to-back airflow
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Part Number | APX-DCI-6.4T |
| Brand | Apex |
| Chassis Height | 1U |
| Rack Standard | 19-inch, IEC297 |
| Service and Function Slots | 4 |
| Maximum Transport Capacity | 6.4T |
| Ethernet Services | FE, GE, 10GE LAN/WAN, 40GE, 100GE, 400GE |
| SDH Services | STM-1/4/16/64 |
| SONET Services | OC-3/12/48 |
| OTN Services | OTU2, OTU2e, OTU4 |
| SAN Services | 8G, 16G, 32G |
| FlexE | 100G |
| Power Input | DC -48V, AC, or 240V high-voltage DC |
| Power Redundancy | 1+1 |
| Cooling | Hot-swappable intelligent fans, dual-fan redundancy, front-to-back airflow |
| Management Interfaces | RJ45 management port, SNMP, NETCONF, in-band supervisory channel |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 350 W |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 45 degC |
Available Configurations
APX-DCI-6.4T 1U Platform
The 1U version carries up to 6.4T across four service and function slots. It fits a standard 19-inch cabinet and is aimed at data center and POP sites where rack units are scarce but coherent capacity is required. It shares the same slot cards, cooling design and management interfaces as the 2U APX-DCI-12.8T.
Applications
Data Center Interconnect
Point-to-point coherent links carry 400G and 100G wavelengths between data centers over regional distances, using super FEC to limit intermediate regeneration.
Point-to-Point High-Capacity Links
Two sites can be joined with a single 1U or 2U shelf when only transport capacity is required, with no need for a full service chassis.
ISP and Carrier Aggregation
Service providers use the platform to aggregate 100GE and 400GE traffic toward core transport, with 1+1 power and hot-swappable fans.
Compatibility
Interoperable with major optical transport and networking platforms. Client-side interfaces follow mainstream MSA specifications and the OTN line side conforms to ITU-T G.709 and G.798, so the platform integrates into mixed-vendor transport networks and existing management systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What capacity does the APX-DCI-6.4T carry?
It transports up to 6.4T in a 1U shelf, using four service and function slots.
Which services can be mapped onto the platform?
Ethernet from FE to 400GE, SDH STM-1/4/16/64, SONET OC-3/12/48, OTN OTU2/2e/4, SAN at 8G/16G/32G and 100G FlexE.
How is the shelf powered?
DC -48V, AC, or 240V high-voltage DC, with 1+1 power redundancy.
What cooling does it use?
Hot-swappable intelligent fans with dual-fan redundancy and front-to-back airflow.
Can the 1U and 2U versions be mixed in one network?
Yes. The APX-DCI-6.4T and APX-DCI-12.8T use the same slot cards and management interfaces, so both can operate under one management system.
Why Choose Apex
- 6.4T of coherent capacity in a single rack unit
- Four service slots covering Ethernet, SDH, SONET, OTN, SAN and FlexE
- 1+1 power redundancy with hot-swappable dual fans
- Same cards and management as the 2U 12.8T platform
