Fierce Network wrote about Cisco’s new optical technology announcement that aims to help hyperscalers optimize amplifier space without overloading power. This is the Open Transport 3000 Series, a “multi-rail” open line system that can integrate multiple fibers into one amplifier and is designed for hyperscaler scale-across deployments, service providers and long-haul fiber operators.
Kyle Hollasch, Cignal AI Lead Analyst of Optical Transport & Routing, told Fierce Cisco’s new platform will compete head-to-head with Ciena’s, “but Cisco’s deep Silicon Valley relationships and trusted partner status in optics make it highly likely that it will be a part of hyperscalers’ multi-vendor approach to networking.”
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