DZS and Infinera announced that the two companies are working together to bring game-changing new integrated ICE-X Coherent Pluggable solutions to market for mobile xHaul and ultra high-speed symmetrical business services from 25GE to 400GE. The solution, which will be on display at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) taking place in San DiegoMarch 25 - 28, combines the recently introduced DZS Saber 2200 Coherent Ethernet Switch and Infinera?s innovative intelligent coherent pluggables to enable service providers to reap the benefits of XR Optics, which include reduced CapEx and OpEx; greater operational efficiencies; and improved network performance. The DZS Saber 2200 will operate as a leaf node leveraging Infinera?s ICE-X?s ability to support point-to-point or point-to-multi-point applications.

The integrated solution enables service providers to cost-efficiently deliver 25GE, 50GE, 75GE, 100GE and 200GE enterprise-class services over current Passive Optical Networking (PON) infrastructure. The ability to transmit bi-directional high-speed services over a single fiber will also enable network operators to rapidly and cost-effectively expand their networks for 5G and beyond. DZS/Infinera Integrated Offering Benefits: High capacity, low latency comprehensive Layer 2 networking support enabling mobile front/mid/backhaul capabilities, Key Time Sensitive Networking features including Integrated Grand Master Timing.

Supports enhanced common public radio interface eCPRI/CPRI transport capabilities via Radio Over Ethernet (ROE). Advanced Flexible Ethernet (FlexE) support enables service providers to optimize bandwidth and improve network efficiencies, Supports point-to-multipoint applications over 100GE interfaces,Enables the ability to dramatically reduce the number of optical transceivers and aggregation sites, offering significant CapEx reductions,Enables service providers to maximize router efficiency, density, and simplicity, while aligning CapEx and actual bandwidth requirements,Seamlessly adapts to changing bandwidth demands and traffic patterns, NETCONF/YANG managed,Supports redundant, field-replaceable power units.