Smartoptics launches the DCP-1203 transponder solution for open networking

23 Feb 2023 08:00 CET

Oslo, Norway - February 23, 2023 - Smartoptics, a leading provider of optical
networking solutions, today announced the launch of the new DCP-1203
transponder. The Smartoptics transponder solution is designed for easy-to-use,
flexible and cost-efficient 100G to 400G networking.

The DCP-1203 transponder enables 100G and 400G transport in a small form factor
with low power consumption and low latency. This provides a cost-efficient
solution for operators, enterprises and data centers to transport more traffic
and meet increasing bandwidth needs.

The DCP-1203 has three individual transponders on the same card that can each be
used in 100G, 200G, 300G or 400G mode. The client side can use a flexible range
of QSFP28 client types for 100G and QSFP-DD for 400G. The line side can use
coherent DWDM 100GZR+, 400GZR and 400GZR+ QSFP-DDs.

The DCP-1203 is designed for two main use cases:

· Convert from gray 100/400G optics to DWDM - when it is not possible to put
coherent DWDM 100G or 400G QSFP-DDs embedded in switches and routers.
· Provide a demarcation point for signal hand-off. The transponder's
demarcation point makes it possible to measure performance data before handing
off the signal to another system.
· The product also benefits from the capability to use optics that support
encryption, providing high-security layer 1 encryption.

The DCP-1203 provides a smooth and future-proof migration path for organizations
currently running 100G networks looking to better utilize higher line rates by
using 400G line speeds. It does this by supporting client-side aggregation of
four times 100G to run over 400G.

"The launch of the DCP-1203 transponder is yet another proof of our commitment
to providing open solutions, using the latest standards with no lock-in. The
support for standards-based 400G optics guarantees a future-proof solution. This
is well aligned with the demand we are seeing in the market and I look forward
to the first customer deployments," says Kent Lidström, CTO Smartoptics.

The DCP-1203 is planned to be available for the first deliveries to the market
in April 2023, thus can be ordered now.

For further information, please contact:
Magnus Grenfeldt
CEO Smartoptics
+46 73-366 88 77
E-mail: magnus.grenfeldt@smartoptics.com

About Smartoptics:
Smartoptics provides innovative optical networking solutions and devices for the
new era of open networking. The Company's customer base includes thousands of
enterprises, governments, cloud providers, Internet exchanges as well as cable
and telecom operators. Smartoptics has an open networking approach in everything
it does, which allows our customers to break unwanted vendor lock-in, remain
flexible and minimize costs. The solutions are used in metro and regional
network applications that increasingly rely on data center services and
specifications. Smartoptics is a Scandinavian company?founded in 2006. We
partner with leading technology and network solution providers such as Brocade,
Cisco and Dell and have a global reach through more than 100 business partners.

For more information, please visit https://www.smartoptics.com

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