Cisco has announced enhancements to its Routed Optical Networking portfolio, including a new Site Manager for NCS 1010 networks. This Site Manager provides a single communication point for controllers like the Cisco Optical Network Controller, simplifying management and assurance tasks for site nodes, such as alarm monitoring and performance statistic viewing.
The updated portfolio also incorporates new devices like QDD-based Pluggable Optical Line System routers and now supports 100G-ZR and 400G-ZR coherent transceivers.
According to Bill Gartner, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cisco’s optical systems and optics group, over 200 customers have already deployed Cisco Routed Optical Networking for 400G metro and data center interconnect applications. These deployments have resulted in benefits such as increased capacity, reduced energy consumption, and decreased network costs, complexity, and footprint.
The demand for optical connectivity technologies is rising due to the increasing prevalence of AI workloads and distributed cloud applications that require high-bandwidth performance. Cisco emphasizes that its optical components are designed for interoperability, allowing them to be used with other vendors’ equipment. This feature is highlighted as crucial for customers building out AI and distributed applications by linking diverse data sources.
Cisco’s optical offerings include its Nexus 9000 series and other components leveraging technology from its acquisition of optical maker Acacia Communications.
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