Network Solutions Blog

400G and 800G deployments are here, but they bring a new dilemma for network architects: QSFP-DD or OSFP? Because this is the most common inquiry we receive, we are answering it publicly. Below, we break down the critical differences to help you decide which form factor aligns with your network goals. "Which form factor offers the best backward compatibility?" The Short Answer: QSFP-DD. If your primary goal is to upgrade brownfield environments w… Read more

As modern networks scale to support AI clusters, cloud repatriation, and bandwidth-intensive applications, transceiver selection has evolved from a simple speed decision into a foundational network architecture strategy. A decade ago, the choice was straightforward: SFP for 10G or QSFP for 40G. Today, network architects face a rapidly expanding ecosystem of form factors—SFP56, QSFP-DD, OSFP, and beyond—each with distinct implications… Read more

Third-party optics may be interoperable—but in multi-vendor networks, manual recoding often turns that promise into an operational headache. Platform-specific programming, vendor ID mismatches, and persistent alarms can slow turn-ups, increase risk, and complicate troubleshooting in the field. In this case study, learn how a large service provider replaced manual recoding with a multi-coded transceiver solution that automatically aligns ven… Read more

Tunable SFPs for DWDM Networks | Flexibility & Scale In today’s bandwidth-hungry digital landscape, network operators are under constant pressure to scale capacity while keeping infrastructure flexible, efficient, and cost-effective. As enterprises, cloud providers, and service providers continue to expand their optical transport networks, traditional fixed-wavelength DWDM transceivers often lack the agility required for modern deployme… Read more