Sorrento Networks GME(-A-02)

The Sorrento Networks GME(-A-02) is a network module for optical multiplexing and data transport within GigaMux chassis platforms. It supports simultaneous native-format multiplexing of Ethernet, SONET/SDH, and SAN protocols with protocol-independent transport via DWDM technology. The module delivers ultra-low latency performance suitable for high-frequency trading and data center interconnect applications, paired with military-grade AES-256 encryption at line speed and NIST DP800-90A compliance.

– Technical Specifications

The GME(-A-02) integrates into GigaMux platforms offering flexible chassis configurations: GM3208 (2U, 8 card slots) and GM3217 (5U, 17 card slots), with GigaMux 3300 providing 2RU (3 slots) and 5RU (8 slots) options. The module supports wavelength spacing of 200 GHz CWDM and 100 GHz DWDM channels. Data rates range from Gigabit Ethernet through 10 Gigabit Ethernet to 16G GEN5 Fibre Channel at 14.025 Gbps, with backward compatibility for 4G and 8G Fibre Channel variants. Line-side reach extends to 100 km with FEC protection; protection switching operates within sub-50 ms latency windows.

Encryption employs line-speed AES-256 with NIST DP800-90A compliance and Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange at Layer One. Optics utilize SFP-based interfaces supporting both fiber and copper connections. The GigaMux 3200 platform multiplexes up to 80 10 Gigabit signals per fiber pair; the GigaMux 3300 aggregates up to ten 10G or two 40G client sources to a single 100G line interface.

– Key Features

• Ultra-low latency design for synchronous DCI and HFT workloads
• Multi-protocol native format support: Ethernet, SONET/SDH, Fibre Channel, SANs
• Line-speed AES-256 encryption with military-grade security
• Sub-50 ms protection switching with internal pass-through
• Supports point-to-point, linear add-drop, and ring topologies
• 100 km fiber spans with integrated FEC

– Typical Applications

High-frequency trading networks, data center interconnects, carrier-grade broadband transport, SAN consolidation over optical links, and enterprise metro networks requiring deterministic latency and protocol transparency.

– Compatibility & Integration

Integrates into GigaMux 3200 and 3300 chassis families. Compatible with 200 GHz CWDM and 100 GHz DWDM wavelength grids. Supports SFP optics for mixed fiber/copper deployments.