Cisco Coherent Pluggable Optics
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Allows us to expand our optical range without needing to use optical equipment across the network. The increased distance within the optic is a huge benefit in terms of flexibility when deploying new connections. Having the same people configuring the network and optic side allows for a converged team
Pros
- Easily modify parameters within the optics
- Increased range and configuration
- RON
Cons
- Pricing
- Lead times
- Interop
Return on Investment
- less spend on Optical equipment
- Less layers in the network