M2 Optics unveils Fiber Lab Flex DC high-density optical time delay for data center engineering
M2 Optics says it now offers the Fiber Lab Flex DC as part of its Fiber Lab line. The patent-pending platform enables data center engineering teams to deploy time delays for latency-driven applications.
The addition of the modular Fiber Lab Flex DC offers engineers more versatility when equalizing fiber links/paths and syncing optical signal timing between racks and network devices, according to M2 Optics. The company sees the Fiber Lab Flex DC as particularly useful in networks supporting financial transactions such as high-frequency trading as well as other high-speed networks applications where latency and signal timing are essential ingredients.
The Fiber Lab Flex DC’s 3RU rack chassis accommodates up to 12 high-density modules, each holding up to 12 fiber delay spools for a total of 144 time delays. The format enables data center engineers can add, reconfigure, and control their setup configuration as their business needs evolve, says M2 Optics. Time delay can be built with sub-nanosecond accuracy, the company further asserts.
“As latency and timing factors have become even more critical in high-speed networks, the Fiber Lab Flex DC sets the new standard for engineering teams tasked with deploying optical time delays in the most efficient manner,” said Kevin Miller, co-founder and CEO of M2 Optics. “The ability to accommodate up to 144 high-precision optical time delays in just 3RU is unprecedented. We are confident engineering teams will appreciate the modular approach coupled with the ability to accurately fine-tune their systems to meet their goals along with stringent SLAs and industry compliance standards.”
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