Lumentum announced its R300 optical circuit switch (OCS) product is currently sampling with multiple hyperscale customers and is slated for general availability in the second half of 2025. This 300×300 OCS is designed to enhance the scalability, performance, and efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI) clusters and intra-data-center networks. Scott Wilkinson was asked to share his thoughts on the market.
As multiple hyperscale operators and AI hardware vendors now dedicate significant resources to improving the scaling of AI systems, OCS components are becoming a critical technology for success. These operators and vendors will adopt the technology on different timelines, and they will ultimately drive the widespread adoption of OCS as a superior alternative to electrical switching in certain parts of the network.
Scott Wilkinson, Lead Analyst, Optical Components
Source: Lumentum Optical Circuit Switch to Improve Next-Generation AI Data Center Scalability