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Insights on Limiting Latency for Enterprise and Edge Data Center Infrastructure
Demand for decreased network latency has always been a challenge for data center managers, and the hastening pace of technological advancements has only increased the severity of that challenge. People have grown accustomed to the immersive, cutting-edge experiences provided by…
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Fiber Optics 2022 – A year in review
Looking back on 2022, it is a challenge to summarize all that happened in the networking and optical world, but three key things stood out in the optical transceiver market: Explosive growth of DWDM-based deployment in access and enterprise networks DWDM (Dense Wavelength…
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Passive networks that fit like a glove!
You’ve heard about Passive Networking. It saves money and provides options for scaling your network as your needs grow. This is true even for off-the-shelf filters. But to make your network all that it can be you’ll need functions, features, and options that are designed…
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Available Optics Optimize Uptime!
Optics Availability and Your Channel Partners Whether you are architecting the latest hyperscale datacenter or putting in a small enterprise server and storage closet, every network engineer and supply chain manager at Integra Optics wants to ensure that all the equipment…
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Boost Your Bandwidth 400ZR and Open ZR+!
400G ZR and ZR+ Bandwidth! You can never have enough! Network operators face the ever-persistent challenge to support increasing data traffic while balancing capital and operating expenditures. To do so, we often rely on technology advances to increase transport capacity and…
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The WDM offerings in SFP28 have hit the market!
Hot on the heels of our introduction to the 80km SFP28 ZR 25G optics, there’s even more news about the SFP28 format! For MSOs and Telcos Wavelength Division Muliplexing (WDM) is well known. Course Wavelength Division Multiplexing or CWDM offers up to 18 channels over a fiber…
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How Does ISO Play an Important Role to Integra Optics Customers?
Quality can be easy for a manufacturer to promise, but difficult to deliver. At Integra Optics there are two important ways we ensure that promise: A steadfast dedication to our quality management system and ISO 9001 certification. Integra Optics’ Quality Management System (QMS)…
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SFP28 ZR: Extra Bandwidth, Extra Distance & Decreased Latency!
The SFP28 format is maturing rapidly! Already providing 25G over short and medium distances, the format now includes the SFP28 ZR 80km. The established variety of options to select from include: 25G for 100M over OM4 multimode fiber pair (SFP28 SR 25G) 32G fiber channel at up to…
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The 100G Bidi Solution: How to Navigate Growing Pains!
For those of you already well versed in BIDI's and their applications, the big news here is that BIDI’s have reached 100G speeds and are currently available in 10km and 20km varieties. Even bigger news is that 40km is on the not-so-distant horizon. Still interested? Keep…
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Dirty Fiber? Let's Take Care of That!
We’ve all heard it a thousand times. Make sure you clean your fiber. Really, how important is it? If you have a brand new fiber that you’ve just taken out of the package, can’t you just skip cleaning? Just this once? I know you’re not likely to have the discipline to clean every…
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Integra's Manufacturing Facility
Integra Optics is committed to providing the highest quality optics today, that also future-proof networks for tomorrow. Take a look at our manufacturing facility located in upstate New York and learn about our ready-to-serve production process! https://vimeo.com/719200658
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Reliable at Scale
Integra utilizes both our human and robotics team to ensure that all optics are triple tested before they leave our facility. We have a dedicated team ensuring that all optics are coded and tested so that they work correctly 100% of the time. 100% Focused on Uptime: We…
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We Are Platform Agnostic
Integra's optics are interoperable with over 80+ OEM platforms- a perfect partner when juggling multi-platform networks. Paired with our Smart Coder , this helps both reduce CAPEX and OPEX, helping customers future-proof their network, spare more efficiently and reconfigure…
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We Ship Same-Day
Lead times are extending by weeks or even months, delaying projects because you can't get the materials you need. That is why Integra has invested in an extensive inventory to fulfill your urgent needs. Our facilities are fully-stocked and ready to ship to you same day. With…
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The Structured Approach to Network Troubleshooting
Have you been on the receiving end of a call informing you that there was an “impacting event”, “service-affecting outage”, or “mission-critical failure”? If so, it probably came at the least opportune time; sitting down at a restaurant, just as you’re getting off work, or even…
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Customer Testimonial: Horry Telephone
Hear what Jimmy Anderson has to say about the importance of choosing a partner, not just an optics supplier and how Integra’s 24/7 engineering support helped Horry Telephone develop software compatibility to deliver the services they needed, in record breaking time.…
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Integra's Smart Coder 2
Integra's newest addition to the Smart Coder family is the Smart Coder 2 which features bluetooth connectivity, is fully battery powered and includes access to our new Smart Coder Mobile App! Watch and learn more about the Smart Coder 2's full functionality in our feature…
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Top 5 Essential Tools Every Technician Needs
Having the right tool for the job is such a common-place phrase for good reason! Whether you are a network technician, a plumber, or a dentist, having the proper tools in your tool kit makes you more effective, efficient, and can help guarantee the highest quality of the job at…
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Let the Connection Begin! Upgrading with AOC's and DAC's
Did you know Integra's mission is to provide you the highest quality optics with exceptionally fast delivery? We work hard to exceed the OEM specifications and capabilities on a daily basis. The best part of Integra's optics is that they don’t impact your platform warranties and…
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Bottlenecks Be Gone! Unleashing the Potential of 5G
5G is here, and the world-wide rollout is ongoing. 5G is more than simply a faster signal to your cellphone. It’s an evolution across the entire network ecosystem. It promises blazing fast speeds, lower latency, and improved overall coverage to support the full potential of the…