Acacia Communications and Inphi Successfully Demonstrate Interoperability of 400ZR over 120 km
Acacia Communications and Inphi Corporation have successfully completed module-level interoperability testing for their 400ZR solutions, aimed at enhancing data center interconnect (DCI) applications. This testing validated the error-free links in 400ZR mode between their respective modules over a 120 km amplified link. The 400ZR specification, defined by the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF), supports growing bandwidth demands among hyperscale network operators. This advancement provides flexibility in component selection for data center operators, fostering a multi-vendor ecosystem.
- Successful interoperability testing between Acacia and Inphi's 400ZR solutions, indicating readiness for DCI applications.
- Validation of error-free links over a 120 km distance enhances product reliability.
- Supports growing bandwidth requirements in the data center market.
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Validates the readiness of multi-sourced 400ZR DSPs for DCI applications
MAYNARD, Mass. and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acacia Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIA), a leading provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products, and Inphi Corporation (NASDAQ GS: IPHI), a leader in high-speed data movement interconnects, today announced that they have successfully completed module-level interoperability testing. The testing demonstrated error free links in 400ZR mode between Inphi’s COLORZ® II QSFP-DD and Acacia’s 400ZR QSFP-DD module in Arista switches over a 120 km amplified link using 75GHz channel spacing. Defined by the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) to enable a multi-vendor, interoperable ecosystem, the 400ZR specification targets 400G data center interconnect (DCI) applications up to 120 km at hyperscale network operators in high-density form factors.
“Hyperscale network operators are planning to utilize interoperable 400ZR solutions to support growing bandwidth requirements between data centers,” said Josef Berger, AVP of Marketing, Optical Interconnect at Inphi. “This testing provides an exciting validation of the 400ZR ecosystem designed to meet the need for high-performance, low power coherent pluggable solutions that support cost-effective DWDM architectures for DCI.”
“The industry has been anticipating the availability of interoperable 400ZR solutions to meet the growing demand for DCI bandwidth, particularly for network operators evolving their data center architectures to 400G Ethernet with optical connections between switches,” said Tom Williams, Vice President of Marketing at Acacia. “These solutions provide data center operators with greater flexibility in the components and suppliers they use to build out their networks.”
About Acacia Communications
Acacia Communications develops, manufactures and sells high-speed coherent optical interconnect products that are designed to transform communications networks through improvements in performance, capacity and cost. By implementing optical interconnect technology in a silicon-based platform, a process Acacia Communications refers to as the "siliconization of optical interconnect," Acacia Communications is able to offer products at higher speeds and density with lower power consumption, that meet the needs of cloud and service providers and can be easily integrated in a cost-effective manner with existing network equipment. For more information about Acacia, visit www.acacia-inc.com or follow on Twitter at @AcaciaComms.
About Inphi
Inphi Corporation is a leader in high-speed data movement. We move big data -- fast, throughout the globe, between data centers, and inside data centers. Inphi's expertise in signal integrity results in reliable data delivery, at high speeds, over a variety of distances. As data volumes ramp exponentially due to video streaming, social media, cloud-based services, and wireless infrastructure, the need for speed has never been greater. That's where we come in. Customers rely on Inphi's solutions to develop and build out the Service Provider and Cloud infrastructures, and data centers of tomorrow. To learn more about Inphi, visit www.inphi.com or connect with Inphi on Twitter or Linkedin.
Forward Looking Statements
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Public Relations Contacts:
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Acacia Communications
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Email: PR@acacia-inc.com
Kim Markle
Inphi Corporation
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Email: kmarkle@inphi.com
Investor Relations Contacts:
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Vernon P. Essi, Jr.
Inphi Corporation
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Email: vessi@inphi.com
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