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.
Likelihood to Recommend
For our solutions, the Cisco optical gear is most useful with remote Data Center builds that need high bandwidth and low latency. We recommend Cisco when the above is a requirement.
Most solutions we build that aren't using Cisco optics are primarily concerned with cost. Higher bandwidth doesn't typically become a requirement so they roll with copper cabling.
In our organization, We have over 4000 equipment that uses Cisco Optical Networking. The SFPs eliminate lightning strikes and give us a sense of security on our network. Some of the equipment that we use are: Cisco switches, routers, and other third party devices. These small factor plug gable (SFPs) are also great because of its great receive levels and accuracy.
Pros
Efficiency
Accuracy
Longevity
Cons
Proprietary
Likelihood to Recommend
Connect a microwave radio to a switch. In sub stations with extreme temperatures.
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
Likelihood to Recommend
If asked, I think I am likely to recommend Cisco Optical Networking to a colleague because, in my experience, Cisco Optical Networking helps us remove some of our old amplification
We use RON QSFP-DD Bright ZR+. We deployed it network wide on our core routers on CISCO 8201 routers. We could deploy 200Gbit/s wavelength on our aging DWDM network.
Pros
Simple
Efficient
Cons
Price
Likelihood to Recommend
If asked, I think I am likely to tell a colleague that, for us, QSFP-DD Bright ZR+ is a game changer for a converged MPLS / Optical backbone
VU
Verified User
Manager in Information Technology (501-1000 employees)
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
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Optical Networking are well suited for a lot of situations like long distance dwdm It is also fit for metro network. it helps to be performant and cost efficient. It's a next generation products
We use Cisco Optical Networking in our company to connection many branch, we are ISP company.
Pros
dwdm (dense wavelength division multiplexing)
Cons
I think there is room for improvement in Cisco Optical Networking with being Easy to use
Likelihood to Recommend
If asked, I think I am likely to recommend Cisco Optical Networking to a colleague because of my experience In DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) solutions
We normally deploy Cisco Routed Optical Networking for long haul and for Metro rings.
Pros
Makes use of limited fiber effectively.
Allows for the deployment of smart P2P MPLS links that automatically re-route around outages.
Simplifies the overhead of managing multiple technologies by converging the technologies.
Cons
A simplified management platform that provides services without having to invest In multiple products, each with an additional cost. The product should just come with the services and features.
Simplifying the BOM selection process. There are to many hidden part numbers you need to know.
Likelihood to Recommend
The use of Cisco Routed Optical Networking systems on constrained fiber routes is ideal.