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The Changing
Network Landscape
The dawn of a new era of optical communication technology: In times
when data transmission requirements are constantly increasing, R&M is
now also offering installation support for the transceiver generation with
400G and 800G transmission rates.
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Development and switching to higher data
transmission rates of even more than 1600G
in the future is the logical consequence of the
demands arising in an increasingly digitized
world. This is not only about extending bandwidth,
but also about improving performance
and optimizing costs per bit transmitted. New
technologies and technological improvements
play a key role. With fiber optic distribution
platforms, R&M is supporting with Netscale 72
and Netscale 48 with the formats SN, MDC
and CS. Furthermore, the company offers
all-in-one solutions from a single source and
customer-specific programs.
Architecture of speed
In connection with the transceivers, these
platforms enable the transmission of large
amounts of data between servers, switches
and storage systems in data centers. Cable
assemblies offer high-speed connectivity between
various devices, racks and distributors.
The 400G and 800G transceivers rely on 50
and 100 Gbit/s per line respectively. This
allows connections of 200G, 400G or 800G
to be established.
The evolution of switches is focused on
providing more line cards for higher speeds.
This is achieved with a concurrent reduction
in network costs and performance. The integration
of octal modules plays a critical role
as they allow for additional links that create
space for up to 32 ports in 1U switches.
duplex fiber LC, SN, MDC and CS connections
offer numerous possibilities for adapting and
distributing the additional network capacity.
A comprehensive consultation with regard
to the specifications is recommended when
implementing 400G or 800G applications,
as there will be a change in the distribution
structure from Base12 to Base8.
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Lane breakout from the optical module is
used in order to maintain the higher radix,
i.e. a greater number of concurrent data
paths, within an optical module and to make
effective use of more ports. This makes it
possible to take full advantage of the diversity
of connection options. The miscellaneous
connection types such as parallel 8, 12, 16
and 24-fiber multi-push-on (MPO) as well as
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Beat Koch | Product Manager
beat.koch@rdm.com
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