Fujitsu Expands 1FINITY Optical Transmission System Lineup
Fujitsu has expanded its 1FINITY platform, a next-generation optical transmission system. The expansion adds four core functionalities—transport, lambda, switch, and access—offered as individual blades. Sales will begin in North America between April and June 2016.
Tokyo – Fujitsu announced an expansion of its FUJITSU Network 1FINITY platform, a next-generation optical transmission system. The company is now offering transport, lambda, switch, and access functionalities as individual blades, enabling more flexible network construction and optimized investments.
This disaggregated architecture, where system functions are divided into separate modules or blades, contrasts with traditional all-in-one equipment. Customers can start building networks with minimal initial investment and expand incrementally as demand grows. The modularity also allows for the rapid adoption of the latest technologies and performance upgrades for specific functions.
The Transport family includes the T200 blade, which features the latest coherent digital signal processing (DSP) circuit. It offers optical transmission speeds of up to 400 Gbps over distances exceeding 10,000 km, representing a significant advancement in long-haul optical networking. Fujitsu aims to provide this platform globally to datacenter operators and telecom carriers to address the anticipated increase in data traffic driven by the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and video data.
Fujitsu is also integrating the 1FINITY platform with its Virtuora series of SDN/NFV software to support network automation and virtualization. The platform's open architecture and use of standard interfaces, such as open APIs, facilitate connectivity with equipment and software from other vendors. Sales of the new modules are scheduled to commence in North America from April to June 2016, followed by a phased global rollout.