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November 15, 2017

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Multi-Rate Ports Mean Multiple Options for Data Center Upgrades

Pythagoras is said to have claimed that “choices are the hinges of destiny.” I don’t know about destiny, but in the data center world, you definitely want to have multiple options to choose from. They can help tailor a solution to your specific situation, which is especially important if you’r…

October 25, 2017

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Forward Error Correction Enables 40km Reach QSFP28 100Gb Pluggable Optical Transceivers

You may have heard of Forward Error Correction (FEC), since it’s used in many forms of data communication. You’ll find it in wireless networks, space communication, undersea fiber optic networks, bar code scanners, and your CD player (if you still have one). We’ll talk more about FEC in a subsequent…