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Securing increased capacity with a simpler architecture

Bandwidth usage is increasing rapidly for ICPs and internet exchanges. This demands cost-efficient ways of securing increased capacity and redundancy. New technologies show great promise but flexibility is needed to combine the best network elements. Increasing cost pressures demand smaller, simpler architectures that do not compromise on latency or availability.

Cut out transponder-heavy solutions and go for a simpler and more cost-efficient embedded DWDM approach. Interoperable and embeddable open line systems allow you to mix and match best-of-breed routers and switches. Run several short and mid-range 100G connections. Future-proof your network with scalable 400G-enabled solutions. Reduce complexity and costs with a small footprint, automation and low power consumption.

Increase capacity and optimize your network

Future-proof your network with 400G-enabled solutions that are flexible, easy to use and cost-efficient.

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Plug optics directly into switches and routers for increased simplicity and cost-efficiency.

Unlimited signals

Open line systems with no license fees for alien wavelengths.

Small and simple

Zero-touch provisioning, powerful automation and small form factors.

Outstanding energy efficiency

Sustainable solutions designed for optimized power consumption and fiber utilization.

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From 100G Pluggable DWDM to 800G and Beyond - Smartoptics offers a wide range of open optical solutions for data centers, communication service providers, and other users of ultra-high speed DWDM connectivity. Download to learn more!

Solution Brief

From 100G pluggable DWDM to 800G and beyond

What was once state of the art data rates for optical links between data centers and in metro networks is now superseded by the even higher rates of 400G and 800G DWDM. The new standards can bring you four and eight times the capacity of 100G links, which however still may be the most economical rate to choose on less loaded routes.

Smartoptics offers a wide range of open optical solutions for data centers, communication service providers, and other users of ultra-high speed DWDM connectivity.

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“Smartoptics is our preferred DWDM vendor because they go above and beyond the call of duty to meet our stringent requirements. They provide excellent service, advice and support to go with their top-of-the line 400G-ready open line systems and optics.”

Dr. Thomas King, CTO DE-CIX

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Digital Edge empowers Indonesia’s digitalization with high-speed data center interconnect

To meet the growing demand for 100G and 400G links, Digital Edge partnered with Smartoptics to light up an 800G-ready multi-site ring network interconnecting data centers across the greater Jakarta area with the latest in optical networking technology.
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DE-CIX future-proofs capacity and costs with open 400ZR solutions

DE-CIX has been rapidly expanding to new locations and seeing traffic grow by as much as about 30% per year at its exchanges. This growing customer demand prompted the internet exchange provider to take a serious look at 400G.

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