In actual network trial using a single wavelength, Zayo attains 800 Gbps.
According to the company, this trial outcome shows its potential to support the transmission of new 400GE and 800GE services, and it will keep investing in its optical network to support this goal.
With the help of Nokia and Photonic Service Engine super-coherent optics (PSE-6s), Zayo announced the successful conclusion of a real field trial that shown a record-breaking 800 Gbps transfer rate over a single wavelength from Los Angeles to El Paso on an 1866-kilometer connection. The firms also succeeded in achieving a 1 Tbps transmission across 1004 km on Zayo’s LA to Phoenix line.
Zayo 400G Network
Currently, Zayo covers the most in-demand centers in North America with over 250 points of presence (PoPs) over a 400G network. According to the company, this trial result proves its potential to support the transfer of new 400GE and 800GE services, and it will continue to invest in its optical network to support this goal.
Continuous Development
“We continuously invest in our advanced facilities to ensure a network that is ready for the future,” stated Zayo. Our current infrastructure initiatives comprise the installation of new 800G and high speed routes in order to improve connection between major towns. Zayo is able to provide ever-increasing commercial Wavelength speeds because to Nokia’s PSE-6s coherent technology, which also makes it possible for us to provide our industry-first Waves on Demand service. Thus, there is ability to meet customer demands for creative, higher-bandwidth solutions.”
According to the official announcements the 800 Gbps transfer sets a new record for North American distance traveled over an actual network and triples distance compared to existing 7nm technologies.
In addition, the 1 Tbps transmission using 150GHz WDM channels between Los Angeles and Phoenix demonstrates the possibility of achieving even greater capacity per wavelength on highly trafficked routes.
