At the inauguration of its new ProxiCenter Aix Marseille data centre on October 9th 2014, TDF completed a live 1Terabit per second (Tb/s) trial with Ciena 's (NYSE: CIEN) 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, demonstrating the future-proof capabilities and scalability of its next-generation network.
This 1Tb/s trial, the equivalent of 31 HD movies being transferred simultaneously, was conducted over TDF's existing metro fiber network between the major traffic site Marseille and TDF's Euclyde data centre in Sophia Antipolis.
As companies increasingly rely on data, they need fast and resilient access to their storage and outsource environments. The successful completion of the trial proves that TDF will be able to leverage Ciena's WaveLogic coherent optical processors to seamlessly upgrade its existing infrastructure to support increased traffic without any modifications to its existing network.
This trial also demonstrates the capability and quality of TDF's network infrastructure to accommodate the ultra-high bandwidth demands of cloud computing and data centre connectivity, as well as support for multimedia applications needed for video processing and broadcasting distributed video content. With high-capacity connectivity, TDF can quickly adapt to meet surging bandwidth requirements and prepare the network for future innovations, such as bandwidth on-demand.
With this next-generation network TDF have a complete, compelling package, including storage, IT and connectivity combined with professional and responsive sales and technical teams. In addition, Ciena's proven leadership in optical networking and vision will allow for future advances, such as bandwidth on-demand, enabling us to continuously evolve our network to deliver next-generation products and services to our customers.
Jean-Louis Mounier, Industrial Director at TDF
TDF is committed to innovation and providing the best networking services to its customers. This trial is evident of its ability to continue to keep pace with increasing bandwidth demands. In addition, Ciena's technology will help TDF get ready for on-demand requirements, making the network programmable and responsive to service and application needs.
Rob Wilts, Senior Director Regional Service Providers Europe & Africa at Ciena
Key facts:
Ciena's 6500, with WaveLogic 3 coherent optical processors, provides programmable high-capacity connectivity that enables TDF, a Ciena BizConnect partner, to deliver end-to-end data centre and connectivity solutions. Ciena's OneControl Unified Management System gives TDF unprecedented visibility through network layers and allows for the rapid deployment of new high speed services.
The 1Tb/s trial is an excellent example of what is possible using Ciena's OPn architecture for creating programmable network infrastructures that deliver much lower cost-at-scale.
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