XKL offers service providers a way to maximize their existing 10G networking equipment as they advance to newer 100G and above services with the DarkStar Aggregation Transponder 100 (DAT100).
The DAT100 allows data center operators, cloud service providers and enterprises to aggregate and transport up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) services in a single 100G channel across their network, extending the lifetime and efficiency of existing 10G equipment.
Giving providers options is key to this product.
It supports a wide range of transceivers. Specifically, the DAT100 is compatible with a wide range of 10G and 100G transceiver types, including SR4, LR4, coherent DWDM, and more, from short-reach connections to data center interconnect applications.
Also, the product’s 1RU footprint allows compact deployments at the network edge.
When paired with 100G coherent optics, the DAT100 negates the need for external dispersion compensation, eliminating additional components needed for signal integrity.
Another key element of the product is its integrated management capabilities, which are lacking in traditional switching platforms that require separate management software.
XKL's Chief Systems Architect, Chad Lamb, said, “By offering a transceiver-based alternative, customers can reduce operational costs while keeping pace with higher capacity demands.”
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