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What is Cisco Optical Networking?
Cisco Optical Networking is a suite of products supporting data center networking, including the NCS 1000, 2000, 4000, 4200, and the Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (Cisco EPN Manager), as well as Cisco ONS 15000 series platforms and devices.
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Who Buys & Uses Cisco Optical Networking
Pros
- Reliability and stability for critical information delivery
- High efficiency and speed of operation
- Consistent performance in extreme temperatures (SFP/SFP+ modules)
Cons
- High product cost
- Graphical user interface (GUI) and overall ease of use
- Software reliability concerns
Cisco Optical Networking
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
In our organization, we Use Cisco Optical Networking to conncet fiber and create links beteew sites
Pros
- In my opinion, The Cisco Optical Networking links function good
Cons
- For now have everithing i need
Return on Investment
- The impact Cisco Optical Networking has on our organization's overall business objectives is that Cisco Optical Networking is a Great help to creat links with good bandwitch and fast
Usability
Other Software Used
Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)
Good products for Cisco Optical Networking
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Cisco Optical Networking for long distance link over dwdm platform It permits to connect routers together in order to have a reliable network. We need equipment reliable and with a good quality and simple to use and manage to provide high availability service. It also permits to connect our customers together
Pros
- Quality
- Availability
- Performance
Cons
- Price
- Software tools
Return on Investment
- Performance
- Reliable
Usability
Other Software Used
Cisco Optical Transceivers 400G/800G - QSFP/OSFP, Cisco IOS XR7
Best of Breed
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
My company sells embedded Cisco routers and switches. We build solutions for customers (primarily the DOD) to use at the edge. Building some of these solutions requires Cisco optics to operate on. The Cisco SFPs and SFP+s perform well in the temperature extremes our kits typically end up in.
Pros
- They integrate into the Cisco line with no issues.
- It is reliable.
- provides assured information delivery.
Cons
- Cost: Sometimes becomes an issue with Customers. They ask if they can use anything else that is compatible with the Cisco gear.
Return on Investment
- Customers report easy to use and reliable.
Usability
Cisco Optical Networking review
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
The next Cisco ZR bright help use to simplify our optical network by limiting the number required device for our long haul links. Amplification is now inside in the optic.
Pros
- Amplification
- Long haul
- High speed
Cons
- I think there is room for improvement in Cisco Optical Networking with the Price
Return on Investment
- Less number of device to do the same thing
Usability
Cisco Fan
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
In our organization, We use Cisco Optical Networking in our core network as routers and METRO switches
Pros
- stability
- efficiency
- easy to operate
Cons
- In my opinion, there is room for improvement in Cisco Optical Networking with the GUI (graphical user interface)
Return on Investment
- One impact Cisco Optical Networking has on our organization's overall business objectives is network stability
- Another impact Cisco Optical Networking has on our organization's overall business objectives is availability
Usability
Alternatives Considered
Cisco Catalyst Switches
Other Software Used
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)