Introduction

Service provider networks are under tremendous pressure as traffic from video, mobile, and collaboration applications grow exponentially. To meet these demands, they need a transport platform that can cost-effectively scale with operational ease. The Cisco® ONS 15454 M6 Multiservice Transport Platform (MSTP) sets the industry benchmark for compact, easy to operate, fast, and intelligent DWDM solutions. It includes a unique set of integrated features and its low power consumption reduces capital and operating expenses. The flexible Cisco ONS 15454 M6 platform supports a broad range of solutions, from edge aggregation solutions to metro core and long haul applications