Reliability and performance are crucial for mission-critical workloads, making the choice of networking solutions a critical decision for enterprises. Smartoptics has emerged as a trusted solution for enterprises using Brocade networking solutions. […]
Upgrading to Brocade Gen 7 might not have originally included considerations for your DCI, yet it’s crucial not to overlook the DWDM optics compatible with your Brocade switches. Notably, Gen 7 compatibility issues mean that only certified transceivers can be used; 16G optics are restricted to the X7 director, and 8G optics are no longer […]
Living in a digitally connected world has meant that agility has become central to success. As such, businesses are constantly seeking for ways to adapt quickly to keep up with changing demands, scale efficiently, and innovate rapidly. […]
The demand for robust and reliable data transmission solutions has never been greater. Fibre Channel, a high-speed network technology, has emerged as a key player in this field, offering a gateway to reliable data transfer for businesses and organisations across Australia. With an exponential rise in data consumption and the demand for ultra-fast connectivity, understanding […]
Organisations across diverse sectors, including banking, retail, airlines, pharmaceuticals, and government agencies, depend heavily on Storage Area Networks (SAN) for their mission-critical operations. These networks often utilise Brocade switches, a crucial component in managing data flow and ensuring network reliability. As technology evolves, it becomes essential for such organisations to stay updated with the latest […]
Our world is rapidly changing and the demand for fibre optic networks is evolving at an unprecedented pace. This implies that sooner or later, there will be a need to re-evaluate how bandwidth and multiplex channels are allocated. Consequently, the significance of Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) technologies has grown substantially over the last decade. […]
In recent times, the topic of openness has become widely discussed. Nearly every optical networking provider’s website emphasises the concept of “openness.” However, it is crucial to understand the true meaning of open and what one should anticipate from a genuinely open solution. […]
As the demand for data traffic increases with the rise of a connected society, rural broadband service providers (BSPs) are under pressure to improve their backbone network performance. To address this, 400ZR technology has been developed to offer flexible hardware configurations and enable 400G speeds. Although initially designed for enterprise data centre interconnection, 400ZR has […]
Source: Smartoptics The market for optical networking solutions has undergone some major shifts in the past years. Mid-sized vendors have largely disappeared due to consolidation. Increasing demand for more open and flexible optical networking is driving a revolution in the way network elements are procured. This makes it possible to break free from traditional vendor […]
Source: Smartoptics Enterprise data centers and service providers face increasing demands for data security, low latencies, higher speeds and longer distances in their networks. Transponders and muxponders are both key components for upgrading and enhancing their network infrastructure to meet these demands. We’ll take a look at how transponders and muxponders work and when to use them to help you optimize your fiber […]
