Smartoptics announces DCP-404 muxponder for 100G aggregation into 400G DWDM

The DCP-404 is a layer 1, OpenZR+-capable muxponder with support for four 100G client links and 400G in the line interface. This gives network operators the flexibility to deploy 100G, 200G, 300G or 400G DWDM.

“With the capability to use four times 100G over a 400G line, the DCP-404 increases fiber utilization, providing more capacity per wavelength at a lower latency then a traditional muxponder. This will serve as a key enabler for larger and more complex network deployments. When combined with our DCP-R family of ROADMs (https://www.smartoptics.com/products/open-line-systems/), the DCP-404 is a significant upgrade to our metro network offering,” says Kent Lidström, CTO Smartoptics.

The DCP-404 muxponder supports a wide range of QSFP28 transceivers on the client side and a single coherent 400ZR/400ZR+ QSFP-DD transceiver for the line port. Based on standardized, pluggable mass-produced optics, the muxponder will offer a very attractive price point for customers.

“With no configuration needed at all and high flexibility in terms of supported optics, the DCP-404 is designed to be as easy to deploy and use as possible. The muxponder is unique in offering QSFP-DD line support, and when combined with industry-leading low power consumption, it offers unmatched cost efficiency. We see the DCP-404 as a major step forward for us, further solidifying our role as a rapidly growing market challenger in easy-to-use, disaggregated DWDM networking,” says Kent Lidström, CTO Smartoptics.

For further information please contact:
Kent Lidström
CTO
Smartoptics
Telephone: +47 214 174 00
Email: kent.lidstrom@smartoptics.com