Ciena NXPEMAAA ONI Processor Element Module PEMMetro Card

Overview
The Ciena ONI Processor Element Module PEMMetro Card (model NXPEMAAA) is a high-performance, carrier-grade solution designed for metro and regional transport networks. This compact, hot-swappable card delivers advanced packet processing, low latency forwarding, and seamless integration with Ciena's ONI (Optical Network Interface) platform. Engineered for demanding environments, the PEMMetro Card provides the scalability and reliability needed to support modern broadband services and network virtualization.

Key Features

• Integrated 100 Gbps Ethernet and OTN processing on a single module
• Supports up to 32 10-Gbps or 8 40-Gbps ports for flexible interface configurations
• Advanced traffic shaping and QoS with programmable pipelines
• Hot-swappable design minimizes downtime during maintenance or upgrades
• Built-in security features including ACLs and MACsec encryption
• Energy efficient operation with low power consumption per port

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: NXPEMAAA
• Form factor: PCIe-based PEMMetro card, compatible with Ciena ONI chassis
• Maximum throughput: 100 Gbps aggregate
• Port types: 10GBASE-R, 40GBASE-R, optional 100GBASE-R
• Latency: sub-microsecond forwarding for latency-sensitive applications
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C (32 to 104 deg F)
• Power supply: 12 V DC, typical draw 45 W
• Management interface: SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and CLI via ONI controller

Applications
The PEMMetro Card is ideal for service providers and enterprises that require robust metro aggregation, backhaul, and edge routing capabilities. Typical use cases include:

• Metro Ethernet aggregation for residential and business broadband
• Transport of mobile fronthaul and backhaul traffic in 5G networks
• Carrier-grade video distribution and content delivery networks
• Network function virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) deployments
• Secure, high-speed interconnects for data center inter-connect (DCI) solutions

By integrating the Ciena ONI Processor Element Module PEMMetro Card into your network, you gain a future-proof platform that delivers high throughput, low latency, and flexible port configurations, all while maintaining the reliability and operational simplicity required for modern metro transport environments.