IP Infusion’s certification of Ciena’s 400G ZR/ZR+ optics for use with its OcNOS® network operating system represents a major advancement in network flexibility, offering significant benefits in efficiency and modernization.
In an era where flexibility in networking is more crucial than ever, IP Infusion’s recent certification of Ciena’s cutting-edge 400G ZR/ZR+ optics for its OcNOS® network operating system marks a significant advancement in the fields of carrier-grade networking software systems. This successful integration promises to transform the landscape of network operations, offering greater efficiencies and options for network modernization.
IP Infusion, known for its robust and versatile solutions in network operation systems, has partnered with Ciena—a leader in optical connectivity—to certify the latter’s WaveLogic™ 5 Nano (WL5n) interoperable 400ZR and 400G ZR+ pluggable transceivers. This collaboration provides customers with a dynamic duo of high-capacity optics and a powerful operating system designed to run on a hardware platform of their choice. Such platforms include white box routers based on Broadcom’s Qumran-2 and Jericho 2C+ based platforms.
The implications of this development are transformative for network operators, who can now purchase and integrate these solutions across different white box hardware from manufacturers like Edgecore and UfiSpace. The primary benefit being offered is the simplification of network management, allowing operators to replace traditional transponders with Ciena’s ZR+ transceivers, effectively reducing the costs, latency, and space required for network operations.
The bundle of OcNOS software with white box hardware and Ciena’s 400ZR/ZR+ optics supports seamless interoperability with Open Line Systems (OLS), delivering industry-leading power and optics performance essential for applications such as 400G metro DCI, converged IP/Optical deployments, edge network capacity upgrades, and optical network modernization.
The partnership between IP Infusion and Ciena illustrates a leap forward in the drive towards open networking—a concept that allows for the mixing and matching of components from different vendors to create customized networking environments. This flexibility is crucial for businesses looking to scale operations while maintaining control over capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx).
Joe Shapiro of Ciena highlights that the certification is a robust testament to Ciena’s commitment to open networking, providing customers the flexibility to choose from various solutions that best meet their needs. Atsushi Ogata, President and CEO of IP Infusion, also emphasized the strategic advantages of this partnership, combining IP Infusion’s fabled disaggregated network strategy with Ciena’s prowess in optical technologies.
This integration is not just about enhanced functionalities but also about customer service; IP Infusion offers 24/7 support for the entire white box solution, ensuring that customers have a single point of contact for assistance, thus simplifying the support process and enhancing user experience.
Ultimately, this development is a significant stride towards next-generation network efficiency and performance, leveraging the latest in technology to provide scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of network operators globally. As networks continue to become more complex and integral to various operations, innovations such as these by IP Infusion and Ciena are pivotal in steering the future of telecommunications infrastructure towards greater heights of flexibility and efficiency.
