ProLabs has launched two new products which will extend the life of existing broadband networks.
“So much has changed since the first full fibre networks were built it is understandable that some are beginning to struggle with the demands placed upon them by bandwidth hungry households, businesses and data centres”, ProLabs, vice president of sales EMEAI, Sam Walker said. “The highly anticipated new transceivers being launched today will extend the life of networks across the country without the need for major infrastructure replacement projects. Upgrading existing network elements and infrastructure has never been so easy”, Mr Walker continued.
The new QSFP28 100G ZR4L-Bidi transceiver enables existing 10G fibre networks to operate at 100G levels at distances up to and above 70km without the need to replace any existing infrastructure. The product is 100% compatible with all leading Network Equipment Manufacturer (NEM) switches and rotor platforms and comes with a single LC connector interface making it perfect for any network operator looking to upgrade their network with minimum fuss.
The QSFP28 100G DCO transceiver responds to customer demands for a tuneable 100G product. It is capable of 80km ‘Point-to-Point’ reach without amplification and massively increases the capacity of existing infrastructure, making it perfect for high traffic scenarios and backhaul. It is also backwards compatible with existing switchboards and therefore perfect for the delivery of higher traffic and higher value services.
“These transceivers have been developed with service providers in mind,” continued Walker. “In instances where a businesses has acquired another and is looking to integrate an older legacy network into the fold, our products will enable them to save valuable resources without an overhaul of legacy fibre. This will prove invaluable for alternative networks (Altnets) with ambitions to consolidate and expand despite a limited budget.”