Upgraded national backbone network
carries 400Gbit/s across Germany
Nuremberg, Germany. November
21, 2017. ADVA today announced that Hetzner Online has
deployed its FSP 3000 CloudConnect(TM) with QuadFlex(TM) technology
to meet soaring data demand from private customers and enterprise
clients. Hetzner Online, one of Germany's leading web hosting
providers and data center operators, is using the data center
interconnect (DCI) solution to boost the capacity of its national
backbone network to 400Gbit/s and beyond. The upgrade to Hetzner
Online's legacy infrastructure involved the deployment of pairs of
200Gbit/s connections operating at 16QAM. These dual wavelengths
create 400Gbit/s links between hosting and colocation facilities in
Frankfurt and Nuremberg as well as the company's data center park
in Falkenstein and other key sites. Installation was carried out by
ADVA's Elite partner Axians.
"We're seeing fierce data growth from private and
business customers across the country. Deploying 400Gbit/s
technology in our transport network is a major part of our
response. The ADVA FSP 3000 CloudConnect(TM) platform, with its low
power consumption, high density, and flexibility, enables us to
provide more in terms of both capacity and value," said Martin
Fritzsche, head of network engineering, Hetzner Online. "We believe
in harnessing cutting-edge innovation. That's a key part of our
strategy as we strive to give our customers flexible, high-quality
services at the most attractive possible prices. ADVA Optical
Networking's DCI equipment empowers us to handle huge increases in
traffic volume while also making savings on rack space and power
consumption. That's good news for customers and the
environment."
Using the ADVA FSP 3000 CloudConnect(TM) and its
QuadFlex(TM) technology, the new infrastructure is now transporting
400Gbit/s data loads over distances stretching to 250km without the
need for signal regeneration. To achieve this channel capacity, the
network is configured with two 200Gbit/s wavelengths operating at
16QAM modulation within an optical super-channel. Multiple
400Gbit/s cards are also being run in parallel for even greater
speeds. Designed for scalability and bandwidth optimization, the
ADVA FSP 3000 CloudConnect(TM) platform offers unrivalled
efficiency. It delivers huge energy savings and, with its
incredibly small footprint, occupies very little rack space. The
solution also uses DP-QPSK modulation to enable legacy 100Gbit/s
wavelengths to operate flawlessly alongside the new 400Gbit/s
streams. This protects Hetzner Online's investments and enables a
smooth migration to ultra-high capacity.
"Hetzner Online's new transport network doesn't
just exceed expectations today, but will continue to do so in the
future. The inherent scale of our FSP 3000 CloudConnect(TM)
technology ensures that they can plan for further expansion as soon
as their customers require it," commented Josef Sißmeir, director,
sales, Central Europe, ADVA. "Hetzner Online is fiercely ambitious
about providing the highest quality hosting products at the most
competitive prices. It's no surprise to see it leading the way as
the first cloud company in Germany to leverage our FSP 3000
CloudConnect(TM). Hetzner Online's drive to deliver excellence and
value is something our teams have in common, and we're proud to be
building a network that can continue to grow as they do. I
anticipate we'll be helping Hetzner Online to transmit
multi-terabit traffic in the very near future."
Watch this video for more information on the ADVA
FSP 3000 CloudConnect(TM): https://youtu.be/nyG4S-e0qgI.
About ADVA Optical
Networking
ADVA Optical Networking is a company founded on innovation and
driven to help our customers succeed. For over two decades, our
technology has empowered networks across the globe. We're
continually developing breakthrough hardware and software that
leads the networking industry and creates new business
opportunities. It's these open connectivity solutions that enable
our customers to deliver the cloud and mobile services that are
vital to today's society and for imagining new tomorrows. Together,
we're building a truly connected and sustainable future. For more
information on how we can help you, please visit us at:
www.advaoptical.com.
About Axians Networks &
Solutions GmbH
Axians Networks & Solutions specializes in the set-up of
complex LAN and WAN infrastructures for carrier and enterprise
customers. The system integrator's range of
manufacturer-independent products and services ranges from
solutions for broadband, collaboration, mobility & wireless and
datacenters, to managed & maintenance services. As a partner
and service provider, Axians Networks & Solutions develops
company-specific ICT designs that allow customers to cope with
digital changes. The company is part of Axians, the global brands
for ICT solutions of Vinci Energies. www.axians.de.
About Hetzner
Online
Hetzner Online is a professional web hosting provider and
experienced data center operator. Since 1997 the company has
provided private and business clients with high-performance hosting
products as well as the necessary infrastructure for the efficient
operation of websites. A combination of stable technology,
attractive pricing and flexible support and services has enabled
Hetzner Online to continuously strengthen its market position both
nationally and internationally. www.hetzner.com.
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ADVA Optical Networking SE, Munich, Germany
www.advaoptical.com
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