PRODUCT NEWS
Ekinops’ 800G pluggable with double capacity and extended reach
Ekinops has launched its new PM_800FR04 pluggable module for the Ekinops360 WDM
optical transport system based on its FlexRate™ technology. With the market for 800G transport reaching critical mass, Ekinops now offers a high- performance solution capable of regional distances at full line rate and long-haul transport at 400G. The PM_800FR04 is currently being quoted to customers with general availability in the second quarter of 2024. The PM_800FR04 provides multi-protocol, multi-rate client support for 100GbE, OTU4 and 400GbE services and can be combined with other Ekinops360 line cards for low- speed service aggregation onto 800G links. Compatible with
existing Ekinops360 chassis, it makes Ekinops one of the limited few equipment vendors who are able to offer 800G capability in a standard 300mm telco form factor. Ekinops says the introduction of the PM_800FR04 positions the company perfectly as this market hits its rapid growth phase. This latest addition to
Ekinops’ FlexRate™ family greatly enhances the performance of the Ekinops360 platform, with extended reach of 400G capability that allows service providers to double their capacity on long-haul routes, as well as an 800G line rate for metro-regional applications. “The PM_800FR04 really serves multiple purposes in terms of
our customers’ needs for higher capacity transport,” said Sylvain Quartier, chief marketing officer at Ekinops. “With the boundary between metro, regional and long-haul networks continuing to blur, it solves a lot of problems with superior performance, namely the ability to provide long haul 400G connectivity as well as 800G where it’s needed.”
Salumanus’ next-gen smart recode device
Salumanus has launched the SRD 5, an upgraded iteration of its Smart Recode Device. The device is designed to reconfigure optical modules to work with most network devices on the market. The company says this latest version enhances the functionalities of its predecessors, offering users the potential to save u to US$300,000 annually, alongside the convenience of smartphone-based configuration. The SRD 5 introduces the ability to program advanced interfaces such as OSFP (400G/800G/1.6T), QSFP-DD (400G/800G) and SFP- DD (100G) to create universal optical transceivers. It also allows
the configuration of DWDM channels for tuneable plugs. The device is supported by a private cloud with a continuously updated compatibility database. There are currently more than 23,000 records and the number continues to grow. The SRD 5 also supports the ability
to encode modules supported in earlier versions of the SRD: QSFP28(100G), QSFP+(40G), SFP28(25G), SFP+(10G), SFP(1G).
dispensing with sockets for legacy interfaces, it has also been possible to significantly reduce the size of the device. Its compact form factor makes it an ideal tool for field work, allowing engineers to intervene and respond quickly to network issues. The SRD 5 also offers built-in Bluetooth, which enables operation on iOS and Android smartphones, via the SRD Go app.
environments in mind, the SRD 5 offers a wide range of power options, from traditional power supplies to power banks to USB-C power. This approach ensures uninterrupted operation even in locations with limited access to power sources. By
The new device works with a variety of platforms, from desktop PCs to smartphones, providing flexibility and accessibility in any environment. With a variety of engineering
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