• The trial achieved full card capacity using Nokia’s sixth generation of super-coherent Photonic Service Engine (PSE-6s), which delivers up to 2.4Tbps capacity per card, reinforcing both companies’ technology leadership.
• Higher capacity optical network will support growing demand for traffic while minimizing costs and energy usage.
• Nokia’s PSE-6s includes innovative fiber sensing capabilities that allow for proactive monitoring and maintenance of Aramco’s fiber infrastructure, improving network security and operational efficiency.
• The trial demonstrates a smooth upgrade path for Aramco’s existing network infrastructure.

Nokia and Aramco achieved the first-ever 2.4Tbps “PSE-6s full card capacity” field implementation in Aramco’s operational network.

The implementation tested the 2.4Tbps capacity of Nokia’s line cards powered by PSE-6s along with the fiber sensing capabilities of the Nokia PSE-6s chipset in Aramco’s demanding field environment. The deployment was executed on Aramco’s existing fiber network infrastructure over a Dispersion Shifted Fiber (DSF) route, showcasing a clear and seamless evolution path of Aramco’s current install base. This initiative is expected to further enhance the efficiency, capacity, and sustainability of Aramco’s optical network infrastructure.

Nokia’s PSE-6s which enables 2.4Tbps line cards also demonstrated its full potential by delivering 6 x 400GE of client traffic over a WDM spectrum of only 300GHz.

Nabil Nuaim, Aramco Sr. VP of Digital & Information Technology, said: “Our collaboration with Nokia has assisted in enhancing our optical network infrastructure. This successful demonstration shows that our fiber network is well-equipped to handle the growing demand for high-capacity traffic securely, as we look to future-proof our operations for next-generation technologies.”

Carlo Corti, Head of Optical Networks, Middle East and Africa at Nokia, said: “This field trial underscores our commitment to innovation and delivering cutting-edge technology to our customers. Our PSE-6 super-coherent optics’ capabilities, including its fiber sensing technology, assist in ensuring that Aramco’s network is not only highly efficient but also future-proofed for evolving demands.”