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At last week's Ethernet Alliance #TEF2024 event, Mike Li, OIF Board Member, met with James E. Carroll, Converge! Network Digest and highlighted the critical advancements in high-speed networking for AI applications. 📊💡 He discussed the ongoing development of 200 Gbps per lane Ethernet specifications and the strides being made towards 800 Gbps and 1.6 Tbps Ethernet.  NextGenInfra.io AvidThink Looking forward, he highlighted OIF’s forward-looking initiatives, including progress towards 400 Gbps per lane speeds. https://lnkd.in/egRisAH8 #Networking #Ethernet #AI #OIF #TEF2024 #HighSpeed

🌐 OIF Releases 800ZR Coherent Interface Implementation Agreement and Key Updates to 400ZR IA 💡 📢 OIF announces the release of its highly anticipated #800ZR coherent interface implementation agreement (IA) alongside updates to the foundational #400ZR IA. These advancements mark a pivotal step in meeting market demands for scalable, interoperable and high-capacity solutions. 🚀 The new 800ZR IA, developed with input from OIF’s network operator and vendor members, defines an 800G line interface designed for single-span, amplified DWDM links, specifically targeting data center interconnect (DCI) applications. It provides a clear pathway for scaling up to 800G, focusing on low-power and cost-effective coherent solutions in small pluggable modules, ensuring high port densities. “This IA is a critical milestone for expanding capacity and efficiency in DCI solutions,” said Karl Gass, OIF Physical and Link Layer WG Optical Vice Chair. 🔧 The updates to the 400ZR IA (3.0) focus on enhancing interoperability and improving definitions to refine industry implementations. Since its introduction, 400ZR has transformed the market, enabling cost-effective solutions for data center interconnects. 👉 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/epP9n3JR #OIF #800ZR #400ZR #DCI #CoherentTech #Interoperability #OpticalNetworking

At #ECOC2024 in Frankfurt, OIF showcased its latest advancements in coherent pluggable optics interoperability. During the event, OIF’s Karl Gass walked Heavy Reading's Sterling Perrin through the latest features and capabilities of 400ZR, Open ZR+, Open ROADM, 800ZR and 100ZR. By showcasing real-world interoperability across multiple configurations and vendors, OIF is advancing the future of coherent optical technologies and empowering the industry to scale new heights. 🔗 Check out the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eBbYx6PC #OIF #ECOC2024 #OpticalInteroperability #CoherentPluggables #400ZR #800ZR #100ZR #OpenROADM #NetworkingInnovation #IndustryCollaboration

🎙️ During last week's Ethernet Alliance Technology Exploration Forum (#TEF2024), Nathan Tracy, OIF's President, and TE Connectivity, had the opportunity to sit down with James E. Carroll from Converge! Network Digest to dive into a critical topic: Achieving 400G Ethernet in the AI Era. OIF is actively tackling the challenges in achieving 400 Gbps Ethernet for AI applications through our 448 Gbps project. This initiative aims to align the industry and create unified standards to support the growing demands of AI. The discussions and insights shared at TEF underscore the collaborative spirit and commitment within the industry to meet these challenges head-on. A big thank you to Jim for the conversation and to all the participants at TEF for their invaluable contributions! 🌐⚡️ https://lnkd.in/eJyYN_2a #OIF #TEF2024 #400GEthernet #AI #Networking

One of the best aspects of participating in OIF Interops is the opportunity to meet and collaborate with some of the most interesting and knowledgeable people in the industry. It's always a pleasure and an honor to work side by side with such talented professionals, learning and growing together. #OIFInterops #Networking #Collaboration #TechInnovation #Telecom #OpticalNetworking

👀 Day 2 of Ethernet Alliance TEF 2024 is packed with more OIF insights on the future of Ethernet and AI! Don't miss these sessions as we explore developments in electrical signaling and interconnect technology. 🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 9:50 am PST: Mike Li, OIF Board Member and Intel Corporation – Topic: Electrical I/O at 448 Gbps 4:20 pm PST: Nathan Tracy, OIF President and TE Connectivity, on the future of SDOs and MSAs https://lnkd.in/eQtKyeY9 #OIF #TEF2024 #Ethernet #AI #ElectricalSignaling #Networking #TechInnovation

👉Want to know more about Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) and OIF's latest work on the specifications? Three new Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) Implementation Agreements and a white paper, “CMIS: Path to Plug-and-Play” are now available for DOWNLOAD. 🌐 CMIS 5.3, ELSFP Pluggable CMIS and CMIS-FF mark significant progress in enhancing interoperability and simplifying integration for the industry. ➡️The white paper provides a roadmap to achieving plug-and-play capabilities, enabling more efficient and reliable management of high-speed networks. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/erm5r_23 #OIF #CMIS #Interoperability #TechInnovation #Networking

📢 Counting Down! Just One Day Until the “Making IP Over DWDM a Reality” webinar! TOMORROW, join OIF and Sterling Perrin, Heavy Reading, in this exclusive Light Reading webinar, where we’ll explore the groundbreaking Industry Initiative project aimed at driving IP over DWDM adoption for communication service providers (CSPs). 🌐 What to Expect: 🔹 Insights into IP over DWDM architectures 🔹 Key opportunities and challenges 🔹 Real-world use cases 🔹 Enabling hardware and software technologies 🕚 When: Oct. 22 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT 🎙 Presenter: Ian Alderdice, OIF Physical and Link Layer (PLL) Working Group Management Co-Vice Chair and Ciena 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eBmtE_fW #IPoverDWDM #Networking #Webinar #Innovation #OIF

🚀 OIF is excited to sponsor and play a significant role at Ethernet Alliance's TEF 2024: Ethernet in the Age of AI! Join us in Santa Clara as our experts dive into the intersection of Ethernet, AI and next-gen interconnect technology. On Day 1, don’t miss these sessions: 🗓️ Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 10:00 am PST: Nathan Tracy, OIF President and TE Connectivity – Topic: OIF Addresses The Paths To Next Generation AI 1:00 pm PST: Jeff Hutchins, OIF Board Member and OIF PLL Working Group EEI Vice-Chair and RANOVUS Inc. – Topic: Considerations for Next Generation AI Compute Interconnect 3:55 pm PST: Cathy Liu, OIF Vice President and Broadcom – Topic: Performance Analysis at 400+Gbps Over Next-Generation VSR Channels Full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/ecXtUwJx #OIF #TEF2024 #Ethernet #AI #Interconnect #Networking #TechInnovation

📣 OIF is looking forward to participating in the upcoming Heavy Reading webinar: "Making IP Over DWDM a Reality" on Tuesday, Oct. 22 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT! 🚀 The panel, led by Sterling Perrin and featuring Ian Alderdice, OIF Physical and Link Layer (PLL) Working Group Management Co-Vice Chair and Ciena, will dive into the world of IP-over-DWDM and explore the latest advancements in simplifying network architectures. 🗓 Mark your calendar! Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from those who are shaping the future of interoperability and network innovation. 👉 Register here and join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/en3vdcjZ #Networking #DWDM #IPConvergence #Innovation #Interoperability