Enterprise Data Center Interconnect
Smartoptics helps you interconnect data centers efficiently with cost-effective open optical networking that’s easy to deploy and scale.
Rising demands reshaping data center interconnect
Enterprises are moving more data between sites as real-time analytics, AI workloads, video streaming and other applications demand constant, high-throughput exchange. This exposes the limits of older data center interconnect designs built only for occasional failover. Stricter compliance and uptime requirements are also pushing data center interconnections to capacity.
Modern data center interconnect must support heavier, always-on traffic while staying secure, efficient, and easy to manage. Advances in optical networking with 400ZR and 800ZR are being studied by enterprises for ways to increase Ethernet capacity – without adding complexity. As newer switches phase out lower Fibre Channel speeds, consistent optical performance for SANs has become essential.
DWDM made practical for data center interconnect
At Smartoptics, we make advanced DWDM technology easy for enterprise IT teams to deploy and operate in data center interconnects. Our engineers focus on reducing the footprint and complexity of the optical layer so our network elements fit naturally into a data center rack environment. This turns what once required specialist skills into true plug-and-play simplicity.
Future-proof and efficient solutions tailored to enterprise DCI
Our solutions support the latest Fibre Channel and Ethernet bit rates – all with industry-leading low power consumption.
Unprecedented ease of use
Active solutions as easy to deploy and operate as a passive multiplexer with completely automatic optical setup.
Certified FC compatibility
Solutions certified for compatibility with Brocade Gen 7, Cisco MDS and IBM GDPS.
Low cost – high speed
Cost-efficient and future-proof upgrade paths to 400G, 800G and beyond.
Outstanding energy efficiency
Sustainable designs optimized for power consumption and fiber utilization in compact 1 RU footprints.
Take control of your DCI future
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Guide
Discover a smarter way to interconnect data centers
Enterprises upgrading their data center interconnect find that older passive CWDM and early DWDM setups fall short as distances approach 80 km and bit rates rise to 100G, 400G and 800G. Learn about these limitations and why organizations need a more robust, scalable approach to data center interconnect.
A modern data center interconnect becomes far more practical when DWDM is adapted for IT environments rather than built as large, chassis-based platforms. Learn how open line networking simplifies designs, removes license constraints and supports mixed Ethernet and Fibre Channel workloads. 400ZR and 800ZR shape upgrade paths, helping enterprises scale capacity while preserving flexibility and interoperability.
“The Smartoptics solution gives us the flexibility and scalability we need, at the lowest possible cost. But more importantly, the resilient, robust network allows us to meet the demands of both Basel III and our clients for safe and secure handling of all our financial data.”
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