Description
Product Overview
The Alcatel CF2P is a carrier-grade optical multiplexer module designed for high-density wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) in telecommunications backbone networks. As part of Alcatel’s (now Nokia Networks) CoreFlex™ platform, this 2-port unit enables efficient fiber capacity expansion by aggregating multiple data streams onto a single optical fiber. The Alcatel CF2P supports both CWDM and DWDM configurations, operating across the C-band with 100 GHz channel spacing for up to 40 channels. Engineered for carrier-class reliability, it features automatic power control and performance monitoring via integrated OTDR functionality. With hot-swappable design and <50ms optical protection switching, the CF2P minimizes service disruption during maintenance or fiber cuts. Its modular architecture seamlessly integrates with Alcatel’s 1696 Metro Span and 1626 Light Manager systems, providing scalable solutions for metro-core networks requiring terabit capacity and five-nines availability.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
| Product Model | CF2P |
| Manufacturer | Alcatel (Nokia Networks) |
| Product Type | DWDM/CWDM Multiplexer Module |
| Port Configuration | 2 × Universal WDM Ports |
| Channel Capacity | Up to 40 channels (DWDM) |
| Channel Spacing | 100 GHz (ITU-T G.694.1) |
| Wavelength Range | C-band (1528–1565 nm) |
| Insertion Loss | ≤5.0 dB typical |
| Isolation | >30 dB adjacent channel |
| Power Monitoring | Integrated optical power meters |
| Protection Switching | <50 ms (APS compliant) |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to +70°C |
| Power Consumption | 15W max |
| Dimensions | 1U height (44 × 300 × 220 mm) |
| Compliance | ITU-T G.698.1, GR-63-CORE |
Alcatel CF2P
Main Features and Advantages
Flexible wavelength management: The Alcatel CF2P supports software-configurable channel plans, enabling dynamic provisioning of CWDM (18 channels) or DWDM (40 channels) services without hardware changes. Its tunable filters allow hitless channel reconfiguration during live operation.
Carrier-class resilience: Integrated optical supervisory channel (OSC) enables real-time performance monitoring and fault isolation. Automatic power balancing maintains signal integrity across temperature fluctuations (-5°C to +70°C).
Operational efficiency: Front-accessible test points simplify field measurements without service interruption. The module’s colorless port design eliminates wavelength-specific sparing requirements. When deployed in Alcatel’s 1696 chassis, the CF2P enables pay-as-you-grow scalability from 8 to 96 channels per fiber pair.
Alcatel CF2P
Application Field
The Alcatel CF2P is deployed in:
Metro Network Expansion: Aggregates enterprise and mobile backhaul traffic over existing fiber infrastructure
Cable TV Headends: Combines broadcast video and DOCSIS 3.1 data streams for HFC networks
5G Fronthaul: Multiplexes CPRI/eCPRI links between distributed units and centralized RAN
Utility Communications: Creates resilient multiplexed channels for SCADA systems across power substations
Data Center Interconnect: Extends 100GbE connections between campuses with channelized OTN mapping
Related Products
CF4P: 4-port multiplexer variant for higher density
1696 MS: Metro Span chassis for CF2P integration
1626 LM: Light Manager control system
ALA-101: Optical amplifier for long-haul extension
Nokia 1830 PSS: Photonic Service Switch (successor platform)
CF-TPA: Transponder array for client-side adaptation
Installation and Maintenance
Pre-installation preparation: Verify chassis compatibility (1696 MS firmware ≥ v4.2). Clean all fiber connectors to IEC 61300-3-35 standards. Pre-provision wavelength plans via 1626 Light Manager.
Maintenance recommendations: Monitor optical power margins monthly (±3dB baseline). Perform annual channel flatness calibration. Replace fans at 60,000-hour intervals. The Alcatel CF2P supports online module replacement during protected operation.
Product Guarantee
Nokia provides 5-year extended support for CF2P modules, including next-business-day advanced replacement. All units undergo 168-hour burn-in with BER testing <10⁻¹⁵. Legacy technical support includes access to Alcatel 5620 SAM management system archives and migration path consulting to Nokia 1830 PSS platforms.
