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Release Notes
This documentation highlights release information for v3.5.0 DarkStar products.
1 New Features
The following features have been added in v3.5.0.
1.1 DarkStar DMD-A System
Version 3.5.0 introduces support for DarkStar DMD-A filtered amplifier systems. DMD-A systems include support for up to four
(4) erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFA), optical path protection, and a variety of DWDM mux/demux filter configurations in
1RU or 2RU chassis.
1.2 DarkStar DLA System
Version 3.5.0 also introduces support for DarkStar DLA mid-span amplifier systems in a 2RU chassis. DLA systems provide
support for up to four (4) EDFAs.
Refer to the DarkStar Systems Guide V3.5 for further information about DarkStar DLA and DMD-A systems.
1.3 Software Managed Amplifier Setting
Version 3.5.0 introduces software-managed amplifier settings to control the amplifier by adjusting gain or power as necessary,
using two new commands -- the configure mode
path
command, and the CONF-AMP mode
control managed
command.
1.4 Optical Path Protection
Version 3.5.0 introduces software support and monitoring for optical path protection switching in DMD-A systems equipped
with optical switch hardware. The configure-mode
protection
command is used to configure path protection.
Refer to the DarkStar Systems Guide V3.5 and the DarkStar Command Reference V3.5 for further information about managed
amplifier and path protection settings.
