Waveserver 5 is a compact interconnect platform, optimized for 100/400/800GbE applications, that provides the industry’s highest capacity and lowest cost per bit for any distance. Useful for single-span data center interconnect, metro ROADM networks, long-haul routes, and subsea links, the platform includes an open, server-like operational model that combines speed and power with efficiency. Its ease of use and open APIs let you focus on growing your core business rather than wasting effort on complex operations.
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