The Infinera GX Series is a next-generation open optical transport platform that delivers scalable, programmable, and energy-efficient connectivity for metro, regional, and long-haul networks. Originally built for internet content providers' (ICPs) point-to-point Ethernet metro data center interconnect applications, compact modular platforms' compelling technical and economic value has resulted in fast. With benefits of open optical networking such as more choice, faster innovation, and improved economics, optical network disaggregation is being embraced by a wide range of ICPs and service providers. Designed for modularity and flexibility, the GX Series combines coherent optics, open architecture, and. The Target of Evaluation (TOE) is Infinera GX G42 Optical Network Platform running Converged OS (COS) version 6. Slot 1 & 3 : for Management Module (standard management & inter chassis ports) Slot 2 : Input / Output Panel (used for alarm. Infinera says its sled-based GX Series compact modular optical networking platform helps network operators reduce capex and opex significantly while increasing network scalability, flexibility, and programmability.