Edgecore Networks Launches High Capacity C-Band Optical Transponder and Muxponder

HSINCHU, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edgecore Networks, a global leader in open infrastructure solutions, unveiled its new Phoenix AMX3200 optical coherent transponder and muxponder, engineered for high-capacity optical transport networks. Boasting a remarkable 3.2 Tbps of muxponder and transponder transmission capacity, the AMX3200 is set to revolutionize data center interconnects (DCI) and service provider backhauls, delivering exceptional performance and adaptability for modern network demands at significantly lower costs than proprietary solutions.

“Service Providers and large enterprises have historically struggled to find affordable, high performance long-haul optical interconnect. Traditional choices failed to take advantage of the IT industry’s massive investment in silicon switching and have ignored the substantial move away from proprietary solutions in favor of open solutions,” said Nanda Ravindran, Vice President of Product Management at Edgecore Networks. “Our company was founded on the use of open technologies, and the Phoenix AMX3200 is a prime example of high-performance and elegant engineering based on latest switching silicon available and support for any of the open operating environments desired by our clients.”

Disaggregated Design for Maximum Flexibility

The AMX3200 features a fully disaggregated system, offering unparalleled flexibility with modular SLED-based line modules and multiple network operating system (NOS) options. Edgecore Networks has partnered with NEC Corporation, a global leader in IT and network technology integration, to offer a comprehensive transport solution by integrating optical transport with advanced transponder components. “Our collaboration with Edgecore Networks enables us to realize an open and disaggregated optical transport system, providing telecommunications and data center operators with advantages such as optimal device choices, agile innovation cycles, and robust supply chains, marking a significant industry advancement,” said So Sato, Senior Director of NEC Corporation.

Enhanced Capabilities for DCI and Backhaul Applications

Leveraging the coherent-wavelength-supporting C-band channel and CFP2-DCO specifications, the Phoenix AMX3200 is built to power demanding DCI and service provider backhaul operations. It supports long-reach 100G-400G optical transport, ensuring high performance interconnect across various deployment scenarios.

Key Highlights of the Phoenix AMX3200:

• High Performance
  The AMX3200 supports a total of 3.2Tbps backplane switching and up to 400G links. As a disaggregated solution, the latest silicon switching technology has been applied to the growing need for high-speed long-haul interconnect

• PTP Time Sync Functionality
  AMX3200 supports PTP (IEEE 1588v2) Class C with PPS output in a two-SLED design, enabling telco applications at aggregation and edge locations.

• Power and Cooling Redundancy
  The AMX3200 features two front modular SLEDs, rear redundant PSU, and fan slots. It includes 4+1 fan modules for single-fan failure redundancy and supports 1+1 load-sharing redundant PSUs.

• In-Box Scalability
  AMX3200 is a 1 RU system with modular design, featuring 8 x QSFP+/QSFP28 and 2 x 400G (CFP) interfaces per SLED. It supports day-one needs and can scale with an additional SLED, offering service providers flexible, high-capacity growth.

• Open Interoperability
  AMX3200 is an open, disaggregated system supporting various optics and powered by the client’s operating environment of choice.

Product information is available AMX3200

Availability: The Phoenix AMX3200 is now available for network designers, operators and service providers seeking to enhance their optical transport capabilities. For more information, please contact [e-mail].

About Edgecore Networks

Edgecore Networks Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Accton Technology Corporation, the leading network ODM. Edgecore Networks delivers wired and wireless networking products and solutions through channel partners and system integrators worldwide for AI/ML, Cloud Data Center, Service Provider, Enterprise and SMB customers. Edgecore Networks is the leader in open networking providing a full line of open WiFi access points, packet transponders, virtual PON OLTs, cell site gateways, aggregation routers and 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, 400G and 800G data center switches that offer choice of commercial and open-source NOS and SDN software.

For more information, visit www.edge-core.com.

About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com.

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