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Engineering notes, scaling guides and case studies on open networking — SONiC switching, VPP routing, optics and OpenWiFi.
400G Optical Module Selection Guide
400G optical modules use 10 transmission standards: VR4, SR4, SR4.2, SR8, DR4, FR4, LR4, LR8, ER4, ZR4. Three parameters differentiate them: transmission distance, fiber…
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Connecting CX732Q-N to NVIDIA ConnectX-7 and BlueField-3: A 400G Optics Guide
The Asteraix CX732Q-N is a 1U, 32-port 400G QSFP-DD switch built on the Marvell Teralynx 7 ASIC. Switching capacity is 12.8 Tbps, packet buffer…
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AOC vs DAC vs ACC vs AEC Cables: Which Interconnect Is Right for Your Data Center?
Four interconnect technologies. One clear guide. Understand the trade-offs in distance, power, cost, and performance — so you can stop guessing and start deploying.
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Comprehensive Guide to Optical Transceivers: 1G to 800G Architecture, Components, and Applications
In modern data centers and telecommunications networks, optical transceivers serve as the critical bridge between electrical and optical domains. A common question arises: "Are…
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