Edgecore Networks has unveiled its Phoenix AMX3200, a high-capacity optical coherent transponder and muxponder capable of delivering 3.2 Tbps of transmission capacity. Designed for demanding data center interconnects (DCI) and service provider backhaul applications, the AMX3200 offers an open, disaggregated design with modular SLED-based line modules, enabling flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency. The solution supports long-reach 100G-400G optical transport and leverages the latest silicon switching technologies to deliver performance at a significantly lower cost than proprietary systems.
In collaboration with NEC Corporation, Edgecore Networks integrates advanced optical transport capabilities into the AMX3200, allowing telecommunications and data center operators to adopt open and disaggregated systems for enhanced device choices, agile innovation cycles, and robust supply chains. With features such as PTP (IEEE 1588v2) Class C time synchronization, redundant power and cooling systems, and support for multiple network operating systems (NOS), the AMX3200 meets the needs of modern telco and enterprise networks. Its modular 1 RU design offers scalability with 8 x QSFP+/QSFP28 and 2 x 400G (CFP) interfaces per SLED, supporting flexible growth for service providers.
“The Phoenix AMX3200 represents Edgecore’s commitment to providing open solutions that deliver high performance and cost efficiency,” said Nanda Ravindran, Vice President of Product Management at Edgecore Networks. “By leveraging open technologies and the latest silicon switching advancements, we are empowering service providers and enterprises to overcome the limitations of traditional proprietary systems while meeting the demands of high-speed, long-haul optical interconnect.”
• Performance: Delivers 3.2 Tbps backplane switching with 400G links for long-haul interconnects.
• Scalability: Modular design supports day-one needs and future growth via an additional SLED.
• Time Sync: PTP (IEEE 1588v2) Class C with PPS output for telco aggregation and edge applications.
• Redundancy: Features 4+1 fan redundancy and 1+1 power supply redundancy.
• Open Architecture: Fully disaggregated, supporting various optics and open-source or commercial NOS options.
“Service Providers and large enterprises have historically struggled to find affordable, high-performance long-haul optical interconnect. The Phoenix AMX3200 is a prime example of how Edgecore leverages open technologies to deliver high-performance and cost-effective solutions,” said Nanda Ravindran, Vice President of Product Management at Edgecore Networks.
