Technology

CWDM

CWDM (Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing) is a standardized WDM technology that uses up to 20 different wavelengths for data transmission over a single fiber ...
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DWDM

Our Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) is an optical multiplexing technology used to increase bandwidth over existing fiber networks ...
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Fibre Channel

Our FSP 3000 is fully qualified with Brocade’s portfolio, supports all Fibre Channel standards and provides lowest-latency transport for any distance. In fact, it is now the underlying connectivity solution ...
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InfiniBand

SANs grew out of enterprises' need to alleviate the storage access bottleneck by separating LAN/server traffic from storage traffic. By consolidating storage-related devices in a dedicated environment, enterprises and ...
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Optical+Ethernet

The combination of fiber-optic transmission technology and Ethernet-optimized data processing (Optical+Ethernet) is the perfect solution to deliver high-speed connectivity for data, storage, voice and video applications ...
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ROADM

WDM technology has brought more than an order-of-magnitude increase in the amount of bandwidth that can be transported over fiber. Early implementations were point-to-point only. However, while transport networks may be thought ...
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WDM

Fiber is precious. No other physical medium can carry more data over greater distances. How do you make the best use of your fiber plant? Multiply its capacity by creating virtual fibers. Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) uses multiple wavelengths ...
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What is Ensemble?

The ADVA Ensemble product suite is a powerful carrier-class, analytics-driven orchestration solution for virtualizing networks. It is the transformation key to creating significant cost reduction and new revenue generation for providers of communication, data, and media services ...
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What is NFV?

Network functions virtualization (NFV) is the concept of replacing dedicated network appliances — such as routers and firewalls — with software running on commercial off-the-shelf servers ...
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What is a VNF?

As the industry transitions from a dedicated, proprietary hardware-based network model to the new world of virtualized services, the same network functions (routing, switching, Carrier Ethernet access, etc.) are still very much needed ...
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What is SDN?

Software-defined networking (SDN) is a network framework that addresses a CSP's need for speed, adaptability, and automation – all of which are crucial for staying competitive in today's communications marketplace. SDN involves separating a network's ...
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What is big data analytics?

To get an accurate picture of the health of a network today, big data techniques typically require data from a variety of network and management sources as well as from the services and subscribers. A CSP's big data platform collects, filters, and correlates ...
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What is Carrier Ethernet 2.0?

Carrier Ethernet 2.0 is the latest generation of Carrier Ethernet defined networks. For CSPs, CE 2.0 is set of network elements, certified by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF), that connects to transport Carrier Ethernet services for all users both locally and globally ...
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What is SD-WAN?

Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is one of the fastest growing technologies in networking today. SD-WAN enables businesses to control the usage of their bandwidth and reduce costs compared to MPLS-based networks ...
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What is virtual customer premise equipment?

Today, many enterprises obtain fixed-data network connectivity through a managed service provider. These service providers typically deliver services via the deployment of physical hardware appliances, such as ...
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What is NFV MANO?

Management and orchestration (MANO) is a key element of the ETSI network functions virtualization (NFV) architecture. MANO is an architectural framework that coordinates network resources for cloud-based ...
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What is spectrum as a service?

With traffic demand growing exponentially and operator margins under pressure, optical spectrum services provide a way to leverage the full value of optical network infrastructure assets ...
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What is G.metro?

The advent of tunable transceivers represented a major step toward reducing operational costs. They enabled users to tune their wavelengths based on ...
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What is fractional QAM?

Today’s cloud and internet content providers urgently need to achieve more with their existing regional long-haul and submarine infrastructure ...
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What is quantum-resistant communications?

Robust network security is essential to protect sensitive data as it’s transported across networks. But even today’s most advanced encryption technology cannot offer security ...
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What is BSI approval?

Cyberattacks have a high cost – and not just from the loss of sensitive data. Reputational damage and regulatory penalties may have a much more harmful impact ...
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What is data center interconnect?

Modern life relies on data centers. Hidden from most, these physical facilities are the backbone of the internet, storing and computing information for every industry, enabling data backup ...
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What is 400ZR?

The advances in optical technology and coherent digital signal processors (DSPs) have facilitated the rapid introduction of coherent optical interfaces in small form factor pluggable modules ...
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What is an open optical line system?

DWDM optical systems have traditionally been sold as closed solutions. This means operators buy the terminal equipment, transmission equipment and management system from just one supplier ...
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What is the optical edge?

The growing demand of high-bandwidth traffic from end users is encouraging telecom operators to increase the transport capacity of their existing network infrastructure ...
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