#CiscoOpticsBlog

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Since the introduction of 100G pluggable optics several years ago, a great variety of reaches and form factors became available. Among the most confusing reaches are the Extended Reach variants. In this blog, we are going to explain what variants are available in the Cisco Optics portfolio, and the differences between them.

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Learn how the QSFP28 FR pluggable optic paves the way to 400G upgrades and how it impacts the network performance and deployment process in this next entry in the Single Lambda 100G blog series.

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Here's how to ensure your 100G optics are forward compatible. It's all about simplifying designs and standards so that manufacturers can support volumes equivalent to today's 10G SFP+ pluggable optics. The key is to use single-lambda 100G.

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The Single-Lambda 100G optics standards will be instrumental in the development of the next generation of 100G pluggable optics.

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Find out how to instantly double the utilization of your SP or IoT fiber infrastructure.

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Gain insight into Cisco's vision for 100G pluggable optics of the future.

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A new 800G MSA is formed to support continued growth in traffic demand and the resulting need for higher link data rates in data centers. Once again, Cisco is there at the forefront.

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25Gb optics add negligible cost to a new campus network. There's no reason not to choose it over 10Gb.

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Clearing up the confusion about forward error correction and 25G short reach transceivers.