Forward Error Correction (FEC)
Today’s high speed optical links would fail if not for this technology (Part 2)
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Learn about the technology that enables the latest high speed pluggable optics. In part two of this two-part blog post, we discuss the trade-offs and performance impact of forward error correction (FEC) on the network.
Today’s high speed optical links would fail if not for this technology (Part 1)
3 min read
Learn about the technology that enables the latest high speed pluggable optics. In part one of this two-part blog post, we will review the basics of forward error correction (FEC).
Extended Reach 100G Optics – Which One Is Best For Me?
2 min read
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.
Don’t Mix Up Your FECs
2 min read
Clearing up the confusion about forward error correction and 25G short reach transceivers.
Forward Error Correction Enables 40km Reach QSFP28 100Gb Pluggable Optical Transceivers
1 min read
Forward Error Correction Enables 40km Reach with Cisco QSFP28 100Gb Pluggable Optical Transceivers