The introduction revolutionized the optical networking industry by dismantling a 20-plus year multi-layered network architecture, thereby clearing the path for a converged IP+Optical infrastructure. The introduction of pluggable coherent optics just a few short years ago prompted our inquiry: “What benefits might arise from a novel network architecture?” The response was overwhelmingly enthusiastic, highlighting the substantial OpEx and CapEx savings that have come to be known as Routed Optical Networking. Routed optical networking seamlessly integrates the IP, OTN, and optical layers by integrating coherent optics directly into routers, enabling seamless port swapping. By combining multilayer visibility with automation and robust administration, organizations can streamline their operations and lower the total cost of ownership.
By harmoniously integrating optics and routing, we create a more environmentally sustainable and cost-effective solution that empowers customers to streamline operations and reduce expenditures, thereby accelerating their time-to-market. The market for router-hosted pluggables has grown significantly, but it’s poised to expand further as operational challenges are resolved and advancements in optics unfold.
Immediately, Cisco’s Routed Optical Networking solution has been deployed by more than 200 customers across 400G metro and data center interconnect (DCI) applications. These prospects have leveraged enhanced capabilities, reduced energy expenditures, and diminished costs, complexity, and environmental footprints. Colt Expertise Companies, an infrastructure provider, has announced a remarkable 97% reduction in energy expenses. With a globally recognized IP spine ranking as number one, Arelion streamlined its organizational framework to optimize performance.
Routed optical networking is gaining significant traction across various industries due to its effectiveness. The Connecticut Education Network (CEN), a regional analytics and training hub, is leveraging modernized community capabilities powered by Cisco.
“Citing its commitment to innovation, CEN will seamlessly integrate with approximately 700 websites on a Cisco Routed Optical Community, thereby significantly reducing prices and providing ubiquitous access to 400G services.”
Cisco’s market-dominant coherent pluggable optics portfolio has triggered innovative applications for Routed Optical Networking, empowering hyperscale data centers, service providers, and large enterprises to leverage this technology.
- The 400ZR coherent optics enable high-capacity, long-haul transmission for DCI applications, while the latest 800ZR technology doubles capacity in these critical links.
- Our innovative 400G ZR+ and newly introduced 800G ZR+ optical solutions, featuring seamless interoperability, empower metropolitan and regional data center interconnect (DCI) upgrades with enhanced performance and capacity.
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The cutting-edge 400G Ultra-Long-Haul (ULH) coherent optics excel in long-haul and ultra-long-haul applications, particularly well-suited for ROADM network operations by service providers.
The introduction of ROAMING 3.0 further optimizes the response, enabling seamless optical deployments with cutting-edge, standards-based IP+Optical automation capabilities that continue to break new ground.
The QSFP-DD OLS solution’s most notable value lies in its ability to enhance the reach and capabilities of individual fiber spans within the Cisco Routed Optical Networking architecture, regardless of the interface employed. The 3.0 launch further solidifies its lead by introducing advanced iterations of its Routed Optical Networking automation features.
As routed optical networking becomes increasingly prevalent, with advancements in pluggable coherent optics driving innovation, ACG Analysis has recently released a groundbreaking Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) report, leveraging these cutting-edge technologies to optimize DCI short-haul, metro medium-haul, and long-haul applications. A comprehensive assessment disclosed a total cost of ownership (TCO) financial advantage of up to 48 percent for Data Center Interconnect (DCI), 56 percent for metropolitan networks, and an impressive 62 percent for long-haul deployments. The adoption of a Routed Optical Networking architecture leads to a significant reduction in environmental expenses, including energy and amenity costs, amounting to up to 83% across all three scenarios.1.
This report further highlights the considerable financial and operational advantages of deploying routed optical networking across various network domains. Well-established among hyperscale providers, it’s anticipated that similar incentives will prompt widespread adoption by community operators seeking to capitalize on location-specific advantages in terms of area, energy efficiency, and cost savings. With demonstrated successes in actual-world implementations, this solution has matured into an extensively utilized and trusted approach capable of addressing the dynamic needs of modern community infrastructures. Cisco consistently supports customers in staying adaptable and rapidly responding to evolving market changes.
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