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Why Single-Lambda 100G Is Just What Networks Need in Pluggable Optics
Subscribe to the Cisco Optics Blog We recently introduced the QSFP28 100G FR pluggable transceiver. This may be one product, but it’s the beginning of a bigger industry dynamic that will change 100G pluggable optics over the next several years. To understand why we will need a change, let̵…
A New Generation of 100G Pluggable Optics Starts With QSFP28 100G FR and PAM4
When it comes to network deployment strategies, you may be accustomed to treating pluggable optics as an afterthought. But over the past several years, higher data rate pluggable optics have been developed to keep up with bandwidth demands in data centers and service provider networks. And with thos…
QSFP-DD800 MSA Paves The Way For 800G Links In Data Centers
Written by Ray Nering, Product Manager, Transceiver Modules Group, Cisco Data center network traffic continues to grow, and as always Cisco is here to provide the best infrastructure options for the industry. According to Cisco’s VNI Global IP Traffic Forecast, traffic growth from 2017 to 2022 will…
Peace of Mind with Cisco Optics (Part 2 of 3)
Written by Kaushik Mittra, Kai Ng, Jose Raygoza, and Pat Chou, Product Managers, Transceiver Module Group In Part 1 of this 3-part blog series, we talked about the breadth of Cisco’s transceiver and platform portfolio. Here in Part 2, we describe how Cisco is dedicated to and uniquely positioned to…
Video: Cisco’s 40G QSFP+ CSR Transceiver Matches 10G SR Reach Over Duplex MMF Optical Links
At OFC 2019, Cisco Optics Product Manager Paymon Mogharabi explains how Cisco’s new 40G extended reach “CSR” QSFP+ transceiver makes 40G upgrades easier for our customers. More videos at the Cisco Optics playlist on Cisco’s Youtube Channel. …
In Praise of the QSFP – from 40GbE to 400GbE and Beyond
The networking industry is currently testing 400GbE products and is already looking forward to how the next generation will be built. The past few years were full of industry debate around the “right” pluggable form factor for 400GbE. However, that debate seems to have ended, resulting in nearly eve…
Peace of Mind with Cisco Optics (Part 1 of 3)
Written by Kaushik Mittra, Product Manager, Transceiver Modules Group, Cisco Cisco sells the highest quantity of optical transceivers in the world. Through a combination of internal development and OEM and JDM engagements with suppliers, Cisco has developed an extensive portfolio of transceivers t…
OFC 2017 Demo: Cisco 400GbE Optical Module
Written by Ray Nering, Product Marketing Manager, Cisco We’re excited to announce that Cisco will have two demonstrations of the QSFP-DD form factor at OFC 2017. The QSFP-DD standard is important because it supports the continued growth in network bandwidth demand and datacenter traffic, by quadrupl…
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…
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