Seamless Integration with Semi-Custom Optics Integra Optics 09.30.21 When it comes to network architectures, there is never a one size that fits all solution. Distance, data rate, and density of the network connections can vary from one deployment to the next which ultimately drive your optical requirements. All of these requirements can also drive a network engineer crazy! Trying to reach those extra… Read more »
QSFP-DDs: The Benefits and Realities Integra Optics 09.09.21 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 Integra Optics 07.01.21 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 Integra Optics 06.16.21 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 Integra Optics 05.13.21 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 Integra Optics 04.28.21 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 Integra Optics 04.15.21 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 »
New Product Showcase: 10G BiDi Tunable DWDM Transceivers Integra Optics 03.02.21 When we have fiber connections between two locations, we need ample justification before taking the plunge and increasing fiber count. Aside from path redundancy, we resist the call for more fiber for as long as we can. The reason? Fiber spans are expensive! There’s not only the initial investment, but they usually come with lengthy… Read more »
Datacenter Planning: Installation, Maintenance and Expansion Integra Optics 02.11.21 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 Integra Optics 01.06.21 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 »
