Qwest® QWave® service is a wavelength service based on dense wave division multiplexing (DWDM) technology that addresses a wide range of INTER-LATA and METRO applications. It is an economical way to meet high-capacity bandwidth requirements for interconnecting customer locations.
Customers may purchase two QWave services using diverse geographical routes for enhanced security. Qwest also offers a diversity enhancement as an additional service to the standard QWave service, to assist you with minimizing operational and financial risk from network interruptions. The figure below illustrates an example of QWave service route diversity.
SONET Overhead Transparency
QWave service provides transparent customer-facing interface for complete SONET overhead. As a result, customers are able to pass Data Communications Channel (DCC) information end to end, employ Automatic Protection Switching (APS), and monitor and manage the circuit by having access to all the SONET overhead bytes. DCC is specified in the SONET standards and is used for operations functions such as alarms, administration data, signal control information and maintenance messages. It uses D1-D3 and D4-D12 bytes. APS is specified in the SONET standards and uses K1 and K2 bytes.
Qwest QWave service is available in the domestic U.S., subject to facilities availability, with both inter-city and metro connectivity.
For more information on Qwest QWave service, please contact your Qwest Sales Representative.
The information contained herein does not constitute an offer by Qwest to provide services, equipment or materials. Any such services and items shall be provided only pursuant to a fully executed Qwest Wholesale Services Agreement, or similar agreement, between Qwest and Customer.
