IDM-OXC Optical Cross-Connect Equipment

The IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment is an optical path control device developed by Beijing Ruiguang Jiyuan Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Raytrans), used to achieve arbitrary non-blocking cross-connection and interconnection between multiple input optical ports and output optical ports. As a professional optical multiplexer manufacturer, Raytrans has built the IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment primarily for scenarios such as intelligent fiber scheduling at nodes, multi-dimensional online monitoring, multi-route service protection, and optical fiber equipment and network testing, integrating optical path control and optical cross-connection into a single device to provide efficient support for intelligent optical fiber distribution management. The device supports 48 fiber cores for both input and output, with a single patching time of no more than 3 minutes. It can be deployed at core nodes of industrial private networks to undertake optical layer scheduling tasks, and is equally suitable for government private network optical fiber communication solutions, military emergency communications vehicle solutions, and other scenarios with stringent optical layer scheduling requirements. It can also coordinate networking with bridge converters and online fiber monitoring systems, enhancing product showcase and overall solution capabilities.

Key Specifications at a Glance: 48-core non-blocking · patching ≤3 minutes · insertion loss ≤1 dB · dual hot-standby power supplies · power-off pass-through · LC/UPC optical interface

Figure 1: Overall appearance of the IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment and close-up of the LC UPC optical interfaces on the rear panel

What Is the IDM-OXC Optical Cross-Connect Equipment?

The IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment is an optical layer scheduling device deployed in optical cable node equipment rooms. Its core function is to establish arbitrary non-blocking cross-connections between multiple input optical ports and output optical ports, and to complete optical path switching according to configurations issued by the intelligent O&M platform. The device has a built-in OTDR detection module and a received optical power detection module, performing online monitoring of fiber link status while completing optical path scheduling, making it a highly integrated product form among optical cross-connect equipment.

Optical cross-connection refers to directly establishing channel relationships between input optical ports and output optical ports at the optical layer. Cross-connection relationships are uniformly issued by the intelligent O&M platform, so O&M personnel do not need to plug or unplug pigtails on site in the equipment room. The IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment has intelligent optical fiber distribution frame (ODF) management capabilities, allowing arbitrary cross-connections between transmission-side and user-side optical ports to be configured on the O&M platform, enabling rapid service scheduling and recovery, with a cross-connect capacity of 48 fiber cores for both input and output. As a representative product of Raytrans, an optical multiplexer manufacturer, the device excels in intelligent optical fiber distribution management.

In terms of device structure, the IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment adopts 19-inch 6U rack-mounted installation. The optical interfaces are located in the rear panel area of the device, with LC/UPC connectors as the interface type. The management interface is a standard RJ45 network port, which can be directly connected to the existing O&M network in the equipment room. The unit is equipped with dual hot-standby power supplies and supports uninterrupted switchover, with insertion loss of cross-connected channels not exceeding 1 dB.

What Are the Key Specifications of the Optical Cross-Connect Equipment?

The parameters of the IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment are subject to the product documentation. Key specifications cover cross-connect capacity, optical interfaces, insertion loss, patching time, detection modules, management interfaces, and power supply mode, as detailed in the table below.

Item	Parameter/Specification	Description/Applicable Conditions
Equipment form factor	19-inch 6U rack-mounted	Standard rack installation, deployable in communications equipment rooms
Cross-connect capacity	Input ≥48 cores, output ≥48 cores	Both input-side and output-side optical ports support 48-core scale, forming 48-core non-blocking cross-connection
Optical interface type	LC/UPC connector	Rear panel optical interface area, compatible with standard LC/UPC pigtails and patch cords
Patching time	≤3 minutes	Operation duration specification for a single optical path cross-connection patch
Insertion loss	≤1 dB	Additional loss introduced by cross-connected channels
Test and detection modules	OTDR detection module + received optical power detection module	For online fiber link monitoring and port received optical power detection
Management interface	RJ45 network port	Connects to the intelligent O&M platform for remote configuration of cross-connection relationships
Power supply mode	Dual hot-standby power supplies, uninterrupted switchover	When a single power supply fails, the other continues to supply power, i.e., dual hot-standby power supplies
Power consumption and operating temperature	Not yet recorded in the knowledge base	Subject to the manufacturer's technical documentation and commercial confirmation

What Functions Can the Optical Cross-Connect Equipment Implement?

With an integrated multi-function design, the IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment integrates cross-connection, cross-connect protection, online monitoring, and quality testing into a single device. The functions and their descriptions are shown in the table below.

Function	Description
Optical cross-connection	Arbitrary non-blocking cross-connection and interconnection between multiple input optical ports and output optical ports; cross-connection relationships are uniformly configured by the intelligent O&M platform
Intelligent optical fiber distribution management	Replaces manual ODF patching by configuring arbitrary cross-connections between transmission-side and user-side optical ports on the O&M platform, enabling rapid service scheduling and recovery
Equipment cross-connect protection	User-side dual-backup or multi-backup protection; when the primary equipment fails, it automatically switches to the backup equipment for rapid service recovery
Fiber quality testing	Supports targeted roll-call tests and periodic routine tests, detecting link transmission loss, connector loss, and fiber link event points, and generating quality test curves
Intelligent fiber route planning	Recommends alternative fiber route channels and scheduling schemes based on dimensions such as total optical cable length, number of intermediate nodes, link loss, and patching time
Power-off retention	After a power failure, cross-connection channels maintain the current route pass-through, achieving power-off pass-through with services uninterrupted
Received optical power detection	Supports port received optical power detection, working with the OTDR detection module to complete online monitoring of fiber links
Anti-tangle patching	Pigtails are free from tangling and kinking during the patching process, reducing construction risks of on-site patching

What Is the Difference Between the Optical Cross-Connect Equipment and Manual ODF Patching?

The differences between the two are concentrated in scheduling method, operation duration, protection switching, and O&M methods: manual ODF patching relies on on-site plugging and unplugging, and optical path changes are limited by equipment room arrival time and manual operation; the IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment relies on remote configuration via the intelligent O&M platform, with optical path changes completed on the platform and more comprehensive O&M methods.

Comparison Dimension	Manual ODF Patching	IDM-OXC Optical Cross-Connect Equipment
Scheduling method	O&M personnel go to the equipment room to plug and unplug pigtails on site	Configure input-side and output-side cross-connection relationships on the intelligent O&M platform
Operation duration	Affected by on-site arrival and manual operation	Patching ≤3 minutes, controllable duration for a single cross-connection patch
Protection switching	Requires manual judgment and manual switchover	User-side dual-backup or multi-backup protection, automatic switchover on primary failure
Fiber quality testing	Relies on external instruments for on-site testing	Built-in OTDR online monitoring, supports targeted roll-call tests and periodic routine tests
Patching workmanship	Pigtails prone to tangling and kinking	Anti-tangle function, pigtails free from tangling and kinking during patching
Power failure impact	Requires manual restoration of original patch cord status	Power-off retention capability, channels maintain current route pass-through

Differentiated Value: 48-Core Non-Blocking, Patching ≤3 Minutes, Dual Hot-Standby Power Supplies, Power-Off Pass-Through

The differentiated value of the IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment is concentrated in four aspects: cross-connect capacity, scheduling duration, power supply reliability, and power-off retention, as detailed in the table below.

Differentiation Point	Value for Private Network Users
48-core non-blocking: arbitrary cross-connection of 48 cores each for input and output	48-core non-blocking cross-connection, patching ≤3 minutes, private network fiber scheduling efficiency improved by dozens of times, optical path changes without waiting for O&M personnel to arrive at the equipment room
Patching ≤3 minutes: upper limit for a single cross-connection patch	Service recovery after optical cable failure measured in minutes; switchover and fallback of multi-route services can be completed on the O&M platform
Dual hot-standby power supplies: dual hot-standby power supplies with uninterrupted switchover	Dual hot-standby power supplies + power-off retention, services uninterrupted on failure, suitable for unattended sites, single power supply failure covered by the other
Power-off pass-through: maintains current route pass-through after power failure	During unexpected equipment room power failure, cross-connection channels maintain current route pass-through with services uninterrupted; after power restoration, cross-connection relationships remain managed by the platform

In terms of optical layer monitoring, the IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment has insertion loss ≤1 dB and built-in OTDR online monitoring, making fiber quality quantifiable and predictable. Port received optical power detection works with the OTDR detection module to perform targeted roll-call tests and periodic routine tests on link transmission loss, connector loss, and fiber link event points, generating quality test curves. Optical layer online monitoring data can be compared and traced on the O&M platform. As a professional optical multiplexer manufacturer, Raytrans has deployed its IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment in government private network optical fiber communication solutions, military emergency communications vehicle solutions, and other scenarios, providing reliable optical layer support for intelligent fiber scheduling and multi-route service protection.

How Is the IDM-OXC Optical Cross-Connect Equipment Used in Private Network Optical Path Scheduling Scenarios?

The IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment is designed for private network optical path scheduling scenarios. It can undertake centralized management and control tasks for optical cross-connections at core nodes of electric power and energy private networks, rail transit communications, and national defense and government private networks. As a core product of Raytrans, an optical multiplexer manufacturer, it provides critical optical layer support for government private network optical fiber communication solutions.

Electric Power and Energy Private Networks: Centralized Optical Path Scheduling at Substations

Between substations, switching stations, and dispatch centers of electric power and energy private networks, protection, dispatching, and monitoring services converge level by level along optical cables, and optical path adjustments traditionally rely on O&M personnel performing manual patching in equipment rooms. The IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment incorporates transmission-side and user-side optical ports into the same intelligent optical fiber distribution management platform. O&M personnel can complete intelligent fiber scheduling by configuring cross-connection relationships on the platform, with patching ≤3 minutes and insertion loss of cross-connected channels not exceeding 1 dB. For sites using dual power supplies and dual routes, the device can provide dual-backup or multi-backup protection for user-side optical ports, achieving multi-route service protection with automatic switchover on primary channel failure, ensuring service continuity between substations and dispatch centers.

Rail Transit Communications: Optical Cable and Site Optical Path O&M Along the Line

Optical cables laid along the line for rail transit communications simultaneously carry signal, video, and dispatch telephone services. With distributed sites and long section distances, optical layer fault location is time-consuming. The IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment supports online fiber monitoring and features targeted roll-call testing of fiber quality and periodic routine testing. It can detect link transmission loss, connector loss, and fiber link event points and generate quality test curves. Together with the OTDR detection module and port received optical power detection, station and depot O&M personnel no longer need to investigate section by section on site. The device adopts 19-inch 6U rack-mounted installation and can be deployed in station communications equipment rooms or line central equipment rooms, connecting to the existing O&M network via an RJ45 network port.

National Defense and Government Private Networks: Core Node Optical Path Control and Multi-Route Protection

National defense and government private networks have strict requirements for optical path control autonomy and service continuity, and optical cable resources at core nodes need to support multi-route service protection. The intelligent fiber route planning function of the IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment can recommend alternative route channels and scheduling schemes based on dimensions such as total optical cable length, number of intermediate nodes, link loss, and patching time, providing decision-making reference for O&M personnel. It is an important component of optical layer scheduling in military emergency communications vehicle solutions. The device has power-off retention capability: after a power failure, cross-connection channels maintain current route pass-through with services uninterrupted. Dual hot-standby power supplies ensure continuous power at unattended sites. The patching process adopts an anti-tangle design, with pigtails free from tangling and kinking, reducing optical path risks caused by manual intervention.

How to Select and Deploy the Optical Cross-Connect Equipment?

When selecting optical cross-connect equipment, first verify the actual number of fiber cores required at the site, then confirm the protection mode, power supply conditions, and O&M interfaces to ensure the device matches existing equipment room conditions. As a professional optical multiplexer manufacturer, Raytrans provides full technical support from product showcase to solution implementation.

• Capacity: The input and output capacity of the IDM-OXC optical cross-connect equipment is 48 cores each. Hub sites with a large number of optical cable cores should reserve capacity expansion margin.
• Protection: Sites carrying critical services can be configured with dual-backup or multi-backup protection on the user side, and the equipment intelligently switches to the backup equipment when the active one fails, meeting multi-route service protection requirements.
• Equipment room conditions: The equipment adopts 19-inch 6U rack-mounted installation, with dual hot-standby power supplies and uninterrupted switchover. The management interface is a standard RJ45 network port, allowing direct access to the existing O&M network.
• Optical fiber resource management: For sites requiring remote intelligent fiber scheduling and online fiber monitoring, confirm that the O&M platform can deliver optical cross-connection configurations and read received optical power and OTDR test results, so as to achieve intelligent optical fiber distribution management.
• Parameter confirmation: Parameters such as power consumption and operating temperature are not yet recorded in the knowledge base, and the specific values are subject to the manufacturer's technical documentation and commercial confirmation.