Looks like coherent 100G in the QSFP28 form factor is finally on the horizon.
From the datasheet:
* 100G coherent DWDM in QSFP28 form factor
* tunable, flexible grid
* 300 km with amplification, 120 km without
* industrial or commercial temperature
* 5 watts
- Jared
They have been working on this for quite some time, and it's good to see it's baked.
Emphasis on ZR...
Mark.
hey,
Looks like coherent 100G in the QSFP28 form factor is finally on the horizon.
To the best of my knowledge the actual products are like ~1y away.
50GHz spacing and with -4dB output power can traverse multiple ROADMs so more like 400G-ZR+ than 400G-ZR
Yes - if you are keen, reach out to your Adva (Adtran now, really) AM to get some beta units for testing; but FCS is Q2'24.
Getting our hands on some to see how they perform. Won't replace longhaul DWDM applications, but can be very handy in the 1km - 120km metro range.
Mark.
How much will these cost?
Unclear at this time.
Mark.