- News
9 October 2019
AOI announces 400G transceiver switch interoperability
Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AOI) of Sugar Land, TX, USA – a designer and manufacturer of optical components, modules and equipment for fiber access networks in the Internet data-center, cable TV broadband, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and telecom markets – has announced interoperability between AOI’s 400G QSFP-DD SR8 and 400G QSFP-DD DR4 transceivers with Celestica’s Silverstone DX400 400G switch platform.
“As the 400G ecosystem matures, AOI continues to expand the interoperability of our 400G transceiver portfolio with Celestica’s 400G Ethernet switch,” says David Chen, AOI’s assistant VP of product management. “AOI is proud to partner with Celestica as a world-class switch provider to demonstrate seamless 400G data transmission with our MSA-compliant 400G QSFP-DD SR8 and 400G QSFP-DD DR4 transceivers,” he adds. “This demonstration only deepens our commitment to being a leading provider of 400G solutions to our customers and the cutting-edge data speeds they require.”
“Celestica’s robust 400G networking solutions are driven by our customers’ accelerated need for increased bandwidth. Leading-edge hardware solutions, supported by ecosystem partners with aligned solutions, are critical to our customers’ continued success,” says Randy Clark, Celestica’s senior director of Service Provider Platform Solutions. “AOI is confirming interoperability of their 400G portfolio with our Silverstone platform. We believe this synergy will help to build customer confidence and drive faster adoption of 400G technology in a quickly changing industry,” he adds.