Infinera, DZS, and Calnex Successfully Demonstrate 5G Mobile xHaul with Open XR Point-to-Multipoint Optics in European Open Test & Integration Center in Torino
Infinera (Nasdaq: INFN), along with DZS and Calnex, announced a successful multi-vendor demonstration of 5G mobile broadband xHaul with coherent open XR optics point-to-multipoint optical transmission. Conducted at the European Open Test & Integration Center in Torino, hosted by TIM, the testing aimed to simplify and reduce the costs of 5G network rollouts by minimizing the number of optical transceivers required, thus offering significant total cost of ownership savings. The demo included fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul transport scenarios, showcasing successful xHaul synchronization and timing distribution in a point-to-multipoint architecture. This testing, supported by the EU project ALLEGRO, underscores the potential of XR optics innovation in transforming 5G and paving the way for future 6G networks.
- Successful multi-vendor demonstration of 5G xHaul with XR optics.
- Significant cost reduction potential for 5G network rollouts by reducing the number of optical transceivers.
- Successful xHaul synchronization and timing distribution.
- XR optics innovation validated as transformative for 5G and future 6G networks.
- Testing supported by the EU project ALLEGRO, enhancing credibility.
- Potential over-reliance on successful integration with third-party hosts.
- No specific financial data or impact on revenue disclosed.
- Potential delays in broader implementation if interoperability issues arise.
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinera (Nasdaq: INFN) announced today a successful multi-vendor demonstration of 5G mobile broadband xHaul using coherent open XR optics point-to-multipoint optical transmission. The multi-vendor interoperability testing, conducted with DZS and Calnex, represents a key step toward enabling mobile operators to greatly simplify and cost-reduce 5G and next-generation mobile transport network rollouts through the reduction of the number of optical transceivers, resulting in significant total cost of ownership savings.
Hosted in the European Open Test & Integration Center in Torino by TIM, the high-capacity xHaul application testing included fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul transport scenarios with XR-based coherent pluggable optics deployed in third-party hosts supporting point-to-point and point-to-multipoint optical transmission. Results of the performance testing included successful demonstration of xHaul synchronization and timing distribution in a point-to-multipoint optical transport architecture.
“It is not only the significant bandwidth demands of 5G that create challenges for mobile operators, but also the fundamental misalignment between actual 5G network traffic patterns and the underlying transport technology,” said Ron Johnson, SVP and General Manager, Optical Subsystems and Global Engineering Group, Infinera. “Working in close collaboration with industry-leading mobile operators such as TIM, this testing validates the critical role that XR optics innovation can play in transforming the economics of 5G transport and paving the way for efficient 6G networks.”
Equipment used in the interoperable xHaul testing included Infinera ICE-X intelligent coherent pluggables, the DZS Saber 2200, and Calnex Paragon-NEO. Part of the work carried out by TIM and Infinera was supported by the EU project ALLEGRO, GA No. 101092766.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the operational and financial benefits of coherent open XR optics point-to-multipoint optical transmission and Infinera ICE-X intelligent coherent pluggables. These statements are not guarantees of results and should not be considered as an indication of future activity or future performance. Actual results may vary materially from these expectations as a result of various risks and uncertainties. Information about these risks and uncertainties, and other risks and uncertainties that affect Infinera’s business, is contained in the risk factors section and other sections of Infinera’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Fiscal Quarter ended March 30, 2024 as filed with the SEC on May 24, 2024, as well as any subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC. These reports are available on Infinera’s website at www.infinera.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions, or strategies and can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” and “would” or similar words. Infinera assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements.
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