Application Analysis of 100G Optical Module: ISP, Data Center and Telecom

100G optical modules are the focus of future development. With the widespread coverage of 5G and the popularization of high-speed data services, the application of 100G optical modules in core backbone networks and data center interconnections will grow significantly, especially in large-scale data processing and transmission scenarios. more competitive. In this article, we will delve into the application cases of 100G optical modules in the ISP and telecommunications industries.

Key Technologies of 100G Optical Module

• Transmission Format: 100G optical modules usually adopt QSFP28 packaging and support multiple transmission formats, such as 100GBASE-LR4, 100GBASE-SR4, 100GBASE-ER4, etc., to meet different transmission distances and application requirements. LR4 is used for long-distance transmission, SR4 is suitable for short distances, and ER4 can support ultra-long distance transmission.

• Multi-channel Design: 100G optical modules usually adopt multi-channel parallel transmission technology, which achieves higher transmission speed by dividing the data stream into multiple channels for parallel transmission and then recombining them at the receiving end. The most common is 4 channels, 25Gbps per channel, and a total rate of 100Gbps.

• Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM): Some 100G optical modules use wavelength division multiplexing technology to multiplex optical signals of different wavelengths onto one optical fiber, further improving the utilization efficiency of optical fibers and supporting longer distance transmission.

• Low Power Design: As data centers and network environments have increasingly higher requirements for energy efficiency, 100G optical modules usually adopt low power design to reduce heat generation and energy consumption, thereby improving the overall operation efficiency of the network.

ISP

Overview of 100G Optical Module in ISP

ISP (Internet Service Provider) provides wide area network access services, enabling users to connect to the Internet and access online resources. ISP services include different types of access methods such as dial-up, DSL (digital subscriber line), fiber, satellite and wireless.

In ISP industry, 100G optical modules are widely used in scenarios such as cloud management network deployment, data center interconnection and high-performance computing due to their excellent high bandwidth and long-distance transmission capabilities. By providing high-speed, low-latency data transmission, 100G optical modules support ISPs to achieve efficient interconnection between multiple data centers, meeting the needs of complex computing tasks and massive data processing, while simplifying the management and deployment of cloud services, significantly improving improve network performance and operational efficiency.

Industry Scenario Applications

• Cloud-managed Network Service

Cloud management network services manage and monitor network devices and services through cloud platforms, and use technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence and cloud computing to achieve innovative network management.

100G optical modules are widely used in cloud data center construction due to their high bandwidth and low latency, providing high-speed data transmission and computing, and improving the efficiency and reliability of cloud computing. At the same time, 100G optical modules provide high bandwidth and long-distance transmission capabilities for interconnection between data centers, supporting large-scale data replication and synchronization.

In the converged cloud-based campus network solution, FS uses Airware cloud management to deploy a flexible campus network. Airware cloud management network is a new network deployment and management model based on the cloud. In this deployment model, the network hardware is still deployed locally, but the management function is migrated to the cloud (generally referring to the public cloud). Administrators can centrally manage the network at any location through graphical methods such as web pages or mobile terminal apps. FS campus network realizes the deep integration of wired and wireless networks, provides network operation and maintenance based on cloud management, and provides colleges and universities with a comprehensive, flexible, and easy-to-manage high-bandwidth network to accelerate the digitalization of schools.

• IDC (Internet Data Center)

IDC usually refers to the interconnection between multiple data centers through a dedicated network to achieve data sharing, load balancing, disaster recovery and other functions.

Similarly, the use of 100G optical modules in IDC solutions is mainly to meet the needs of high bandwidth and low latency. A large amount of data usually needs to be transmitted between data centers, and 100G modules can provide high-speed data transmission capabilities and support higher data traffic. In addition, 100G modules can improve the efficiency and reliability of links, reduce network bottlenecks, ensure stable and efficient connections between data centers, and adapt to the high requirements of modern IDC for performance and scalability.

In the PicOS® for video streaming solution, FS integrates advanced switches, PicOS® and AmpCon™ management platform to design a modern data center architecture for 4K/8K video service providers. It supports efficient network management, enhanced capacity and reliability, and reduces overall operating expenses. In this IDC interconnection solution, we choose QSFP-SR4-100G optical transceiver, which uses 100GBASE Ethernet throughput over OM4 multimode fiber (MMF) and 850nm wavelength through MTP/MPO-12 connectors. The maximum transmission distance can reach 100m. This easy-to-install hot-swappable transceiver is suitable for a variety of applications, such as data centers, high-performance computing networks, enterprise core and distribution layer applications.

• High Performance Computing Solutions

HPC refers to the use of very powerful computers to handle very complex and large computing tasks. It can process large amounts of data and complex calculations in a short time, much faster than ordinary computers.

The reason why the 100G module is used in high-performance solutions is that it provides high-speed data transmission of 100 gigabits per second, significantly reducing latency, improving application response speed, and providing sufficient bandwidth for future network expansion. Such high-bandwidth solutions can support applications with extremely high data throughput requirements, such as big data analytics, real-time video streaming and high-performance computing.

FS H100 Infiniband solution is based on NVIDIA® H100 GPU, combined with PicOS® software and AmpCon™ management platform, and is tailored to the network topology of the HPC architecture, including Infiniband network, management network and storage network, to meet various business needs. In this architecture, QSFP-SR4-100G is mainly used to establish high-speed data connections between the core layer (Spine) and the access layer (Leaf) to ensure that data can be transmitted between different layers at a speed of up to 100Gbps , thereby supporting the needs of large-scale data exchange and high-performance computing environments. At the same time, the 100G module also improves the scalability of the network, allowing the overall architecture to flexibly respond to growing business needs.

Data Center

Data centers are dedicated facilities built by telecom operators to process and store large amounts of data, and serve as a core part of the network infrastructure. Multi-layer architecture has always been the most commonly used data center architecture deployment model for enterprise data centers, consisting of core layer, aggregation layer, and access layer.

The use of 100G modules in data center network architecture is to meet the growing demand for data transmission. 100G modules provide high bandwidth and low latency, can support large-scale data traffic, and ensure fast response of mission-critical applications. In addition, 100G modules also have good scalability, which can easily adapt to future development and technology upgrade needs of data centers, while simplifying network architecture and reducing operating and management costs. Overall, the use of 100G modules enhances the performance, flexibility, and scalability of data centers.

In the data center IP fabric network solution, IP Fabric networking is based on the fat tree Spine-Leaf topology, and capacity expansion can be achieved by increasing the number of Spine nodes. The architecture consists of multiple high-bandwidth direct links, which avoids the slowdown of network transmission caused by bottlenecks and supports high forwarding efficiency and low latency. In this data center architecture, QSFP-SR4-100G optical transceiver is mainly used for backbone network connection (Spine-Leaf architecture) in the data center network. It connects the N8560-32C switch to the Spine layer and the N5860-48SC switch to the Leaf layer, providing high-speed, high-capacity connection to ensure fast transmission of data traffic between switches. At the same time, the 100G module supports EBGP/ECMP protocol, improves the redundancy and load balancing capabilities of the network, reduces network bottlenecks, and enhances the performance and scalability of the entire data center.

Telecom

Overview of 100G Optical Module in Telecom

In the telecom industry, 100G optical modules are widely used in key scenarios such as convergence networks and metropolitan area networks. As a core component of telecommunications networks, 100G optical modules support high-bandwidth and long-distance data transmission, significantly improving network throughput and coverage. In aggregation networks, they are used to consolidate large data flows from multiple access points, ensuring that data is delivered to the core network at high speeds and with low latency. In metropolitan area networks, 100G optical modules help telecom operators build efficient and reliable relay networks to meet the needs of inter-city data transmission and support the high bandwidth requirements of future network expansion. These application scenarios enable telecommunications companies to provide better services and meet growing user needs.

Industry Scenario Applications

• Convergence Network (Metropolitan Area Network Transmission)

The convergence network refers to a single network platform that can provide multiple communication services, such as voice, video and data transmission services. The optical network layer includes the access layer, the convergence layer and the core layer, which is the overall framework for efficient and robust data transmission. The access layer is the entry point for end users and devices, responsible for managing connections and initial data transmission. Upward, the convergence layer integrates and efficiently manages data traffic from multiple access points, facilitating simplified communication between various parts of the network. At the top, the core layer acts as a backbone layer, providing high-speed, high-capacity connections between different convergence points, ensuring fast and reliable data transmission throughout the network.

100G modules provide high-speed data transmission capabilities, support large-scale network expansion, and enhance network reliability and stability. The introduction of 100G modules enables metropolitan area networks to more efficiently handle large amounts of data streams, including voice, video and Internet access, thereby improving user experience and service quality. In addition, the flexibility and compatibility of 100G modules also enable metropolitan area networks to adapt to various environments and equipment types, and also help simplify the operation and maintenance process, reduce energy consumption, and improve operational efficiency.

1.6T large-capacity OTN solution for data centers uses TSP16 equipment, eight 200G CFP2 on the line side, and sixteen 100G QSFP28 on the client side. Full configuration can realize 1.6T service capacity transmission, while 40CH DWDM MUX/DEMUX can realize 8T service capacity transmission. All devices are suitable for short-distance business interconnection between data centers and long-distance business transmission in backbone networks. In this architecture, QSFP28-LR4-100G is mainly used to establish high-speed interconnection between the core device FMU-MD085360EM3 and the lower-level device M6800-TSP16. This high-bandwidth connection ensures that data can be quickly transmitted between the core layer and the access layer, thereby supporting the needs of large-scale data processing and network traffic.

• WAN(Wide Area Network) & MAN(Metropolitan Area Network)

WAN & MAN connections refer to long-distance interconnection between computer rooms between cities, between computer rooms in different areas of a city, and within data centers.

Similarly, 100G modules provide extremely high bandwidth, support the rapid transmission of large-scale data, meet the demand for high throughput, and effectively reduce data transmission latency and improve user experience. 100G modules also enhance the scalability of the network, enabling the network to cope with the growing data traffic in the future. In addition, it supports more efficient connections between data centers, improving the performance and reliability of the overall network.

Based on the D7000 series and the AmpCon-T management platform, FS 400G DCI solution simplifies point-to-point networks and maximizes data throughput and efficiency, making it an ideal choice for scalable, cost-effective and high-performance data center interconnection. The solution uses the D7000 series to simplify point-to-point networks. Supports 100GE, 400GE and OTU4 services. With a single wavelength transmission rate of 400G, each fiber can provide up to 19.2T of transmission volume. In this architecture, 100G modules are mainly used for high-speed data transmission between site A and site B. Specifically, QSFP-ELR4-100GM establishes a high-bandwidth connection channel between the core devices (D7000-CH2U and NC8400-4TH) of the two sites through dual-fiber connection. This connection not only supports large-capacity data exchange, but also ensures low-latency and high-reliability communication between sites with a long distance (less than 150 kilometers), thus meeting the needs of data center interconnection, disaster recovery and large-scale data transmission.

Conclusion

In short, 100G optical modules have been widely used in the telecommunications and ISP industries. Through 100G optical modules, high-speed, low-latency communication and computing can be achieved, thus meeting the needs of users. In the future, with the continuous development of technology, the application prospects of 100G optical modules will be broader. FS provides a full range of 100G optical modules, and you are welcome to purchase them at any time.