Infinera supplies XTM and GX Series for LONI research and education network upgrade
Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) says it supplied its XTM Series open line system and GX Series transponders for an upgrade of the statewide Louisiana Optical Network Infrastructure (LONI). The project, which involved the Louisiana Board of Regents, acting on behalf of LONI and the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, has seen deployment of the systems and the resultant setup of four 400G optical channels along a 220-mile intrastate route in the state.
The LONI research and education network 38 university campuses and data centers as well as providing connectivity to other research and education networks in other states. The upgrade increases network capacity by a factor of 10. The XTM/GX combination offers 200G/400G/600G now, with an upgrade path to 800G.
“A high-capacity state-of-the-art network is critical to enabling breakthrough discoveries that can only be achieved through multi-site collaboration and cloud connectivity,” said Lonnie Leger, LONI’s executive director. “We are committed to offering our members up to 100G and deploying Infinera’s innovative solutions, which exceeded both our expectations and commitment, enabling us to exceed what other state universities can offer.”
“LONI operates with a small staff, which requires a highly automated network and cost-effective solution that enables them to meet their bandwidth growth requirements,” added Nick Walden, senior vice president, worldwide sales, at Infinera. “The Infinera team worked closely with LONI to deliver a solution that met their needs now and positions them to meet future bandwidth needs with minimal maintenance and manpower to operate.”
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