PacketLight Networks: PL-8000G 8T | 10x800G Transponder

By combining the functions of a transponder, an EDFA, and an optical switch into a single platform, PacketLight Networks’ PL-8000G enables customers to meet growing bandwidth and service demands while lowering the total cost of ownership. Delivering up to 8T (10×800G wavelengths) in a single compact chassis, the platform can reduce rack space, power consumption, and equipment count. Its pay-as-you-grow design minimizes upfront CAPEX and simplifies scalability. Integrated real-time monitoring and sub-50 ms protection switching ensure high reliability and visibility, reducing downtime and operational overhead. Supporting 100/400/800 GbE client interfaces, the PL-8000G enables service providers to introduce new high-speed services, such as AI/ML DCI, cloud interconnects, and enterprise connectivity, while protecting long-term investment and driving new revenue opportunities.

Judge’s comment: “The PacketLight 8 x 800G transponder provides a market-leading high-density transponder solution.”