Optics
Making the impossible possible? That’s how we roll at Cisco.
“Our greatest hopes could become reality in the future. With the technology at our disposal, the possibilities are unbounded.” Powerful words from the great scientist Stephen Hawking, reflecting on a moment in time which changed everything; when mankind began to talk and to listen, evolving into cog…
Optics: Fundamental to Build the Internet for the Future
The internet. Who knew what an impact it would have on our world? Two decades ago, the phrase “being connected” in the way we think of it today barely existed. Now, not only are our computers connected to the internet, but new inhabitants including phones, clothes, cars, homes – the list goes on – a…
Optics in the Data Center: Powering Ever-Increasing Capacity Demands
As I mentioned in my previous blog, pluggable optics (aka optical transceivers) are widely deployed inside the data center, campus, enterprise, or service provider central office. The Cisco Global Cloud Index estimates that total data center traffic (all traffic within or exiting a data center) will…
Data Center Interconnect: Trends, Transitions and How Cisco’s Intent to Acquire Acacia Is a Game Changer for the Futur …
In today’s blog, I’ll address the trends in Data Center Interconnect (DCI) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) for Metro and Long Haul distances covering 10km to 10,000 km, and how the Acacia Communications, Inc. acquisition can help drive the industry shifts happening in this space. Pluggable optics (aka…
Cisco Announces Intent to Buy Acacia Communications; Helping Drive Significant Industry Network Architectural Shifts
Over time, the networking industry has benefited from continuous innovation in how products, including routers, switches and optical systems, are interconnected. As advances in silicon continue to drive performance and capacity gains in routers and switches, it becomes imperative that optics keep pa…
Optics Around the World… of Solutions at Cisco Live 2019
At Cisco Live 2019 in San Diego this week, you can learn about the latest networking technology at the sessions, browse new products and solutions at the World of Solutions, and even party with Foo Fighters and Weezer at the Cisco Live Celebration! Speaking of the World of Solutions, you’ll fi…
Maximizing Network Infrastructure Using Flexible Light Orchestration of Wavelengths
Speed, simplicity and agility. These needs are all top of mind as service providers look for ways to maximize their existing optical network while building enough bandwidth overhead to support the massive increase in data driven by today’s digital world. In the past, network growth and transi…
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…
Fiber. Great In Your Diet. Costly In Your Data Center.
Guest Blog by Pat Chou, TMG Product Manager Since the introduction of the Cisco’s 40G QSFP BiDi (Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable Bidirectional module), we’ve seen phenomenal growth and adoption. I guess people do see the benefit. What’s that? You haven’t heard? …Ok, let’s say you’re in charge of a…