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SR-MPLS and the Optical Network
Meet Segment Routing + MPLS (SR-MPLS), the software enabling the optical and routed layers to become one.
Which Optical Transport Architecture Is Right for You?
There are various transport network architectures, from strictly Layer 1 optical rings to meshed Layer 1 through Layer 3 converged networks. How do you decide? This article provides a high level overview of three different architectures, their typical use cases and benefits.
NCS-1004 Transponder Using Alien Waves Lab
This lab will demonstrate the Cisco NCS-1004 transponder system's functionality and a common use case: adding it to an existing DWDM system as an "alien" device utilizing "alien" wavelengths.
400G Optics: Enabling Network Scale and Device Consolidation
How do you cost effectively interconnect 300,000 servers in one data center? Faster switches are a solution, sure, but that's only half the story. Learn how faster Optics are a must to realize the benefit of faster switching and routing technology.