Ribbon Live Demo Showcases Industry-First Compact Modular Sled with both 400ZR+ and 800ZR+ Ports
Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) has announced the industry's first demonstration of a compact modular solution supporting 400G ZR+ with upgradability to 800G ZR+ on a single sled at NGON / NetworkX. The live demo operates on Ribbon's 9408 compact modular platform, featuring a density of 25.6T per 2RU and low power consumption of less than 0.07W/G, significantly reducing TCO.
The platform utilizes Acacia's 131Gbaud 800G ZR+ QSFP-DD transceiver with interoperable PCS, powered by its 4nm Delphi DSP. It also supports 5nm-140Gbaud technology for capacity and reach optimized transport including wavelengths up to 1.2T. This innovation aims to enable converged metro and long haul transport on a single sled, enhancing performance and cost efficiencies.
Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) ha annunciato la prima dimostrazione industriale di una soluzione modulare compatta che supporta 400G ZR+ con possibilità di aggiornamento a 800G ZR+ su un singolo sled al NGON / NetworkX. La dimostrazione dal vivo opera sulla piattaforma modulare compatta 9408 di Ribbon, caratterizzata da una densità di 25,6T per 2RU e un basso consumo energetico inferiore a 0,07W/G, riducendo significativamente il TCO.
La piattaforma utilizza il trasmettitore Acacia QSFP-DD 800G ZR+ a 131Gbaud con PCS interoperabile, alimentato dal suo DSP Delphi a 4nm. Supporta inoltre la tecnologia a 5nm-140Gbaud per un trasporto ottimizzato in capacità e raggio, comprese lunghezze d'onda fino a 1,2T. Questa innovazione mira a consentire trasporti metropolitani e a lunga distanza convergenti su un singolo sled, migliorando le prestazioni e l'efficienza dei costi.
Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) ha anunciado la primera demostración en la industria de una solución modular compacta que soporta 400G ZR+ con capacidad de actualización a 800G ZR+ en un solo sled en NGON / NetworkX. La demostración en vivo opera en la plataforma modular compacta 9408 de Ribbon, que cuenta con una densidad de 25.6T por 2RU y un bajo consumo de energía de menos de 0.07W/G, reduciendo significativamente el TCO.
La plataforma utiliza el transceptor Acacia QSFP-DD 800G ZR+ a 131Gbaud con PCS interoperable, alimentado por su DSP Delphi de 4nm. También soporta tecnología de 5nm-140Gbaud para transporte optimizado en capacidad y alcance, incluyendo longitudes de onda de hasta 1.2T. Esta innovación tiene como objetivo permitir el transporte metropolitano y de larga distancia convergente en un solo sled, mejorando el rendimiento y la eficiencia de costos.
리본 커뮤니케이션즈 Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN)는 단일 슬레드에서 800G ZR+로 업그레이드 가능한 400G ZR+를 지원하는 컴팩트 모듈 솔루션의 업계 최초 시연을 NGON / NetworkX에서 발표했습니다. 라이브 데모는 리본의 9408 컴팩트 모듈 플랫폼에서 작동하며, 2RU당 25.6T의 밀도와 0.07W/G 미만의 저전력 소비로 TCO를 크게 줄입니다.
이 플랫폼은 Acacia의 131Gbaud 800G ZR+ QSFP-DD 트랜시버를 사용하며, 상호 운용 가능한 PCS가 탑재되어 있고 4nm Delphi DSP로 구동됩니다. 또한 최대 1.2T의 파장에 대한 용량과 도달 범위 최적화된 전송을 위한 5nm-140Gbaud 기술을 지원합니다. 이번 혁신은 단일 슬레드에서 메트로 및 장거리 전송을 융합하여 성능과 비용 효율성을 향상하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) a annoncé la première démonstration de l'industrie d'une solution modulaire compacte prenant en charge 400G ZR+ avec possibilité de mise à niveau vers 800G ZR+ sur un seul sled lors de NGON / NetworkX. La démonstration en direct fonctionne sur la plateforme modulaire compacte 9408 de Ribbon, offrant une densité de 25,6T par 2RU et une consommation d'énergie inférieure à 0,07W/G, ce qui réduit considérablement le TCO.
Cette plateforme utilise le transceiver Acacia QSFP-DD 800G ZR+ à 131Gbaud avec un PCS interopérable, alimenté par son DSP Delphi de 4nm. Elle prend également en charge la technologie 5nm-140Gbaud pour un transport optimisé en capacité et en portée, y compris des longueurs d'onde allant jusqu'à 1,2T. Cette innovation vise à permettre un transport métropolitain et longue distance convergent sur un seul sled, améliorant ainsi les performances et l'efficacité des coûts.
Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) hat die erste Branchen-Demonstration einer kompakten modularen Lösung angekündigt, die 400G ZR+ unterstützt und auf 800G ZR+ auf einem einzigen Slot aufgerüstet werden kann bei NGON / NetworkX. Die Live-Demo läuft auf der kompakten modularen Plattform 9408 von Ribbon, die eine Dichte von 25,6T pro 2RU und einen niedrigen Energieverbrauch von weniger als 0,07W/G aufweist, was die TCO erheblich reduziert.
Die Plattform verwendet den Acacia 131Gbaud 800G ZR+ QSFP-DD Transceiver mit interoperablem PCS, betrieben von seinem 4nm Delphi DSP. Sie unterstützt auch die 5nm-140Gbaud-Technologie für ein kapazitäts- und reichweitenoptimiertes Transport, einschließlich Wellenlängen von bis zu 1,2T. Diese Innovation zielt darauf ab, konvergente Metro- und Langstreckentransporte auf einem einzigen Slot zu ermöglichen und die Leistung sowie die Kosteneffizienz zu steigern.
- Industry-first demonstration of 400G ZR+ upgradable to 800G ZR+ on a single sled
- 9408 compact modular platform offers high density of 25.6T per 2RU
- Low power consumption of less than 0.07W/G, reducing TCO
- Platform supports 5nm-140Gbaud technology for wavelengths up to 1.2T
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Ribbon's demonstration of a compact modular sled supporting both 400G ZR+ and 800G ZR+ ports is a significant technological advancement in optical networking. The 9408 platform's density of 25.6T per 2RU and low power consumption of <0.07W/G are impressive metrics that could lead to substantial cost savings for network operators.
The ability to support both 400G and 800G on a single sled offers flexibility and future-proofing for network infrastructure. This could be particularly valuable as data demands continue to grow, especially with the increasing adoption of AI technologies. The use of Acacia's 131Gbaud 800G ZR+ QSFP-DD transceiver with a 4nm Delphi DSP showcases Ribbon's commitment to incorporating cutting-edge components.
While this development is technologically impressive, its immediate impact on Ribbon's financial performance may be The true test will be in the market adoption of this technology and how quickly it can be monetized. Investors should monitor customer traction and deployment timelines to gauge the potential revenue impact.
Demo of 800G ZR+ with interoperable PCS highlights the path to dramatically lower transport TCO from metro through long haul
"The age of AI demands power and cost-optimized metro and long haul transport, and Ribbon is leading the way with its programmable solutions," said Sam Bucci, COO and EVP, Ribbon. "This demonstration underscores our commitment to innovation, offering the flexibility and performance the industry needs. Our solution enables converged metro and long haul transport on a single sled, enhancing performance and cost efficiencies. This is the next step in enabling network transformation."
The live demo operates on Ribbon's 9408 compact modular platform, featuring an industry-leading density of 25.6T per 2RU and an impressive low power consumption of less than 0.07W/G, significantly reducing TCO by saving space, electrical power, and cooling costs. Ribbon continues to execute on its strategy of rapid new technology adoption, utilizing Acacia's 131Gbaud 800G ZR+ QSFP-DD transceiver with interoperable PCS, powered by its 4nm Delphi DSP.
The 9408 platform also supports 5nm-140Gbaud technology for capacity and reach optimized transport including wavelengths up to 1.2T.
Please visit Ribbon in Booth A1 at NGON/Network X to discover how our optimized, automated and open IP and Optical solutions accelerate network transformation, and join us for "Get Ready for Game-Changing Low Power Small Form Factor 800G Optical Transport" on Thursday, Oct 10 at 14:10 CET.
About Ribbon
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers communications software, IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today's smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions portfolio delivers unparalleled scale, performance, and agility, including core to edge software-centric solutions, cloud-native offers, leading-edge security and analytics tools, along with IP and optical networking solutions for 5G. We maintain a keen focus on our commitments to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters, offering an annual Sustainability Report to our stakeholders. To learn more about Ribbon, please visit rbbn.com.
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