Marvell Doubles Reach of 800 Gbps ZR/ZR+ Pluggable Modules with PCS, Expands Ecosystem for COLORZ® 800
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The unveiling of Marvell Technology's 800 Gbps ZR/ZR+ pluggable module is a significant technological advancement in the field of data center interconnects (DCI). This development is particularly noteworthy for telecommunications and data infrastructure sectors. The module's ability to double the reach from 500km to 1000km at full bandwidth, thanks to probabilistic constellation shaping (PCS), represents a leap forward in efficiency and could potentially lower the cost of long-distance data transmission.
PCS technology's role in optimizing the modulation of coherent signals is a vital innovation. By maximizing transmission capacity and minimizing spectrum and energy usage, Marvell is addressing a critical industry need for higher bandwidth and more efficient data transmission. This is particularly relevant as AI-driven traffic increases between data centers. The potential market impact includes reduced operational costs for cloud service providers and enhanced capabilities for handling burgeoning AI workloads.
The integration of this technology into Marvell's COLORZ 800 modules, which also employ the Orion 800 Gbps coherent DSP, could set a new industry standard for interoperable DCI solutions. This may encourage rapid adoption by hyperscale DCI operators who are under constant pressure to upgrade their infrastructure to meet the demands of high-bandwidth applications.
Marvell's COLORZ 800 module, which incorporates the Orion 800 Gbps coherent DSP, is poised to impact the data center infrastructure market. The module's small form factor and high capacity are designed to meet the needs of cloud service providers looking to scale bandwidth efficiently as they grapple with the increased performance demands driven by AI and machine learning workloads.
The ability of the COLORZ 800 to operate at distances up to 1,200km at reduced speeds without PCS is another important feature. It provides flexibility for cloud infrastructure, allowing for a range of connection options that could potentially replace traditional transport equipment. This adaptability is key in a market where rapid deployment and scalability of data center resources are critical to maintaining a competitive edge.
Furthermore, the recognition of both the COLORZ 800 module and Orion coherent DSP as Lightwave 2024 Innovation Reviews honorees suggests industry acknowledgment of the technological strides Marvell is making. The participation in the Optical Internetworking Forum's interoperability demonstration is also indicative of the company's commitment to industry standards and compatibility, which can be a deciding factor for data center operators when considering new equipment.
The strategic collaboration between Marvell Technology and Arista Networks to showcase the 800 Gbps ZR/ZR+ modules in Arista's cloud spine switches indicates a trend towards partnerships in the tech industry that leverage complementary strengths. For investors and stakeholders, this collaboration is a marker of Marvell's potential growth trajectory and its ability to penetrate the high-speed optical interconnect market.
As hyperscale data center operators continue to seek solutions that balance power consumption with high performance, Marvell's technological advancements may give it a competitive advantage. The increasing demand for data center services, driven by AI, IoT and cloud computing, is expected to expand the market for advanced DCI technologies. Marvell's early entry into the market with an 800 Gbps solution could position it favorably as data centers evolve to keep pace with these trends.
The company's focus on reducing power and cost for state-of-the-art networks aligns with the broader industry push towards sustainability and efficiency. This alignment with market priorities, combined with the technological edge provided by PCS and the Orion coherent DSP, could influence investor confidence and market perception of Marvell's future performance.
- Demonstrates industry's first probabilistic constellation shaping (PCS) capable 800 Gbps ZR/ZR+ small form factor pluggable module at OFC 2024.
- Arista showcasing latest 51.2 Tb/s switch platform with Marvell 800G ZR OSFP optics.
The demonstration, which takes place in the Marvell booth (#2225) at OFC 2024, consists of a network featuring a Marvell® Teralynx® 10 switch and Marvell 800 Gbps ZR/ZR+ modules.
PCS continually adapts the modulation of coherent signals to maximize transmission capacity or minimize spectrum and energy. The technology enables optical fiber to approach the Shannon Limit, the theoretical maximum transfer rate achievable1. With PCS enabled, the reach of a Marvell COLORZ 800 module at full bandwidth doubles from 500km to 1000km. COLORZ 800 is powered by the Marvell® Orion® 800 Gbps coherent DSP which enables the widest ecosystem of interoperable 800 Gbps coherent modules on the market.
"AI is expected to bring a surge in traffic between data centers to support new services and users," said Josef Berger, Associate Vice President of Cloud Optics Marketing at Marvell. "Our COLORZ 800 module enables performance and features previously only found in traditional DCI / metro systems in a pluggable. We are demonstrating a groundbreaking DCI application to address the critical need for greater bandwidth in accelerated infrastructure as AI workloads increase."
In addition, at OFC 2024, Marvell COLORZ 800 modules will be shown in the Arista booth (#4901). The Arista demonstration showcases the use case for small form factor pluggable modules in Arista cloud spine switches and highlights how cloud service providers can increase bandwidth quickly and cost-efficiently in DCIs to accommodate the escalating performance demands of AI workloads.
"Arista is demonstrating Marvell 800G ZR modules in the latest switching and routing platforms, to provide hyperscale DCI operators a powerful new tool in the challenge to reduce power and cost while building state-of-the-art networks. This compelling use case will drive emerging applications in next generation data center infrastructure that increase bandwidth and deliver on the promise of AI," said Hacene Chaouch, Distinguished Engineer, Arista Networks.
Marvell COLORZ 800 modules are the industry's first 800G ZR/ZR+ modules for data center interconnects (DCIs). COLORZ 800 incorporates the Marvell Orion 800 Gbps coherent DSP and innovative, field-proven silicon photonics platform, which integrates multiple discrete components into a single die. 800G ZR/ZR+ modules powered by the Marvell Orion coherent DSP are PCS capable. Along with providing 800 Gbps for DCI links up to 1000km, COLORZ 800 can also be enabled for connections up to 1,200km operating at 400/600 Gbps without PCS to replace traditional transport equipment across a greater range of cloud infrastructure.
Both the COLORZ 800 module and Orion coherent DSP have been recognized as Lightwave 2024 Innovation Reviews honorees.
Marvell COLORZ 800 technology will also be showcased as part of the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) multi-vendor interoperability demonstration in booth 1323.
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- Explained: The Shannon limit, MIT News, Jan. 19, 2010
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