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Pluggable transceivers are transforming optical transport and steadily replacing embedded optics. Hyperscalers created this trend with IP-over-DWDM using 400ZRx pluggables, leading to high volumes, low cost, and near performance parity with non-pluggable solutions. Pluggable transponders extend these benefits to traditional optical transport hardware and Service Provider operational practices.
