JULY 2022CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM 19cabling to meet the unique needs of today's networks.How is AddOn selecting components for today's data center challenges?Today's networking upgrade trends use core technologies such as time-sensitive networking and InfiniBandTM. 5G edge computing, hyperscale data center interconnects, high-frequency trading, and financial technologies are among the data center operations choosing these networking technologies to reduce latency in high-speed, data-dense network links. The introduction of PAM4 modulation has brought the spotlight on the connectivity portion of the network.The first generation of PAM4 transceivers and active optical cables relied on DSPs to perform key modulation functions. The DSP introduced both latency and increased power consumption into the network. Passive DAC cables offer a low-latency and low-power solution for both 200G and 400G upgrades. DAC cables are great for in-rack, short-reach applications up to 2.5 meters, but beyond those reaches, other solutions are needed.How did AddOn offer a solution for reducing latency and improve performance in networks?All fiber optic networks must consider latency in their design and construction. Latency within DC networks has been reduced by AddOn's use of high-quality components and engineering principles for proper design.For example, AddOn introduced a 200G active optical cable solution (with a reach of more than 2.5m) that migrates away from DSP-based optics to an analog clock and data recovery circuit (CDR) optics. This architecture effectively reduces latency to a fraction of a DSP-based solution while reducing overall power consumption.How does AddOn help data centers reduce costs?While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for improving data center performance, AddOn understands the strategies that can extend the life of their infrastructure at a fraction of the cost of OEMs. By reducing power consumption, port power limits, and hardware costs, AddOn has helped data centers increase bandwidth and speed capabilities even with the rising demands of consumers.Why do clients prefer to work with AddOn instead of an original equipment manufacturer?With a deep US/UK-based inventory, AddOn can deliver items fast. This is one of the primary reasons that companies prefer to work with us. Our world-class labs ensure a 99.98 percent reliability rate. The other factors include ease of doing business, quality, and the support we provide. How is AddOn preparing to address the upcoming problems for data centers?AddOn will be introducing new scalable solutions that maximize existing infrastructure and create comfortable overheads (400G & 800G optics, DACs, AOCs, patch cables, etc.). Further, we will offer deep on-hand inventory (avoids delays/backorders, reduced shipping times, and products available to ship when needed). We have local experts standing by to support when needed with the backing of a limited lifetime warranty for the rare fault or failure.
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