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FierceTelecom – What is 400ZR?

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Aimed predominantly at short-reach, single-span fiber optic links for Data Center Interconnect (DCI), 400ZR is an interoperable networking Implementation Agreement (IA) in progress by the OIF. It defines a footprint-optimized solution for transporting 400Gb Ethernet over DCI links targeting a minimum of 80 km. Enabled by advanced coherent optical technology design targeting small, pluggable form factor modules such as QSFP-DD and OSFP, 400ZR proposes a technology-driven solution for high capacity data transport, matched to 400GE switch port market introduction.

https://www.fiercetelecom.com/sponsored/what-400zr

(Sponsored by Ciena)

Lightwave – OIF, Ethernet Alliance pair on FlexE demonstration at OFC 2019

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The OIF and the Ethernet Alliance hosted interop and technology demonstrations on the show floor this week at OFC 2019 in San Diego. The activities at the two booths overlapped with a fiber connection across the show floor, via which a 400 Gigabit Ethernet (400GbE) transmission generated via Flex Ethernet based on OIF’s FlexE 2.0 Implementation Agreement became part of the Ethernet Alliance’s 400GbE interop.

https://www.lightwaveonline.com/articles/2019/03/oif-ethernet-alliance-pair-on-flexe-demonstration-at-ofc-2019.html?eid=383971651&bid=2392146