Although the 400G optical communication products need to be improved at present, with the increasing maturity of 400G technology and the gradual approach of 5G, it is imperative to upgrade the network to a higher rate in the future.
As we all know, 40G Ethernet is implemented via 4*10GbE channel, and 100G Ethernet is implemented via 4*25GbE channel. Similarly, 200G/400G Ethernet will be implemented via 4*N GbE channel in the future, which is called port branch deployment. Why port branch deployment? The advantages are as follows:
Get higher port density: parallel port branching benefits multi-linked applications, resulting in higher port density and processing power.
Save space and deployment costs: for example, increased port density, reducing data center footprint; Cooling costs are improved, rack maintenance operations and spare parts usage are reduced, resulting in significant savings in investment costs (CapEx) and operating costs (OpEx).
Convenience of network upgrade: in the face of network upgrade, there is no need to upgrade all the equipment, just increase the rate at one end of the link.
What businesses need to upgrade at a higher rate?
Although 400 gigabytes will come sooner or later, and even 600 gigabytes and 800 gigabytes are in the pipeline, not all businesses of all natures need to be fully concerned about upgrading to higher rates. Network upgrades to higher rates depend on whether or not extra bandwidth and traffic are required.
Cloud service providers: 400G of superior performance (e.g., doubling of traffic carrying capacity, increasing density efficiency) is very important to them, and some big companies can use 400G to create cloud data centers and expand their cloud business.
Large network operators: as network operators move toward 5G, 400G offers greater density and efficiency.
Super-large data centers with ultra-high bandwidth: for ultra-large data centers requiring ultra-high definition video streaming, such as online games and VR, 400G can effectively improve the efficiency, realize efficient and high-speed connection, and enable users to experience a smoother and clearer picture.
For small and medium-sized enterprises in general, they only need to deploy the network to meet the business needs. In terms of the current overall level, 100G network has a better return on investment. If your enterprise does not have a 100G network upgrade plan, you can seek help from HTF.
