QSFP-DDs: The Benefits and Realities Posted September 9, 2021 by Integra Optics The March of Time There was once a time when T1 speeds of 1.544 Mbps were considered a blazing uplink and a 10Mb half-duplex LAN got the job done. However, time and technology do not stand still and 200Gbps and 400Gbps links are in production networks now around the globe. These link speeds are moving… Read more »
Our Suite of Smart Coder’s and 5 Best Use Cases Posted July 1, 2021 by Integra Optics Whether you’ve been using Integra’s Smart Coders for years or you’re just getting started, our suite of Smart Coders help customers save time and money by efficiently sparing optics and optimizing workflows. Having the ability to recode transceivers to different platforms and select channels on tunable optics decreases your need for a large pool of… Read more »
Top 10 Tips: How to Ensure Your Fiber Serves You Well Posted June 16, 2021 by Integra Optics Selecting fiber for your project is not always as easy as you would hope it would be. With so many variations available, picking the correct ones can seem to be an overwhelming task. You also are focusing on making sure your selection is going to be reliable for as long as possible for as long… Read more »
Multi-Platform Coding Demystified Posted May 13, 2021 by Integra Optics We all use pluggable transceivers of various shapes and sizes, but have you ever wondered what a pluggable optical transceiver is comprised of? That small device certainly has a lot going on inside! A transceiver is a combination of specialized components, sensors, communication lanes, and a microcontroller to tie them all together. Let’s dive into… Read more »
Efficiency in Versatility: Choosing Parts That Reduce Costs While Minimizing Downtime Posted April 28, 2021 by Integra Optics Network design, implementation, and maintenance are undertaken with versatility, manageability, and reliability in mind; and of course, cost. The network interconnections that you have don’t make your business money, but they are crucial to reliably providing the services and maintaining the operations that do. You need to plan transceiver needs for each of your platform’s… Read more »
Fiber Optic Technology: Advancements Through Time Posted April 15, 2021 by Integra Optics Fiber optic technology has advanced drastically over the years, and looking back at where it all started compared to where we are now is truly inspiring! Take a look through history and see the advancements, starting in the early days of signal fires and morse code through present day with 400G and coherent optics before… Read more »
Datacenter Planning: Installation, Maintenance and Expansion Posted February 11, 2021 by Integra Optics All datacenters, from the smallest corporate data center to the largest hyperscale datacenter of cloud service providers, have many components in common, and all of these components need to communicate. That means lots of connections, and opportunities to either excel or fail when it comes to speed, efficiency, reliability, and security, regardless of size. Let’s… Read more »
A Look Ahead: What to Expect in 2021 Posted January 6, 2021 by Integra Optics With 2020 in the rear-view mirror, network needs are beginning to look a little different as we kick off 2021. With a growing percentage of the population working and learning from home, higher bandwidth is increasingly critical, while simultaneously pushing reach to the edge of networks. So, what does this mean for our industry? QSFP+… Read more »
New Product Announcement: Uptime Kits Posted October 27, 2020 by Integra Optics Preparing For The Future There comes a time in every company’s year where it needs to consider what expenditures will make it more capable of responding to operational and market challenges. Testing gear and emergency preparedness spends are a perfect example. Maintaining operational continuity is crucial because downtime is expensive! Many departments look to spend… Read more »
400G Networking Has Arrived Posted September 24, 2020 by Integra Optics Incredible network speeds are moving out of the lab and into commercial use! 400G is here with several different standards that can be right for your application. Let’s dive right into the leading emerging format: the QSFP-DD 400G and the available variations. Note1: MPO connectors have a default polish based on their fiber type. The… Read more »
