Buying scenario
London colocation refresh: 400G planning without OEM lock-in.
An anonymised UK colocation optical network refresh case for compatible optics selection.Project environmentdata centre / colocation
Market scopeUnited Kingdom
Buyer profileColocation provider
Buyer context
The project involved mixed switch families, staged rollout windows and a need to validate optics before a larger purchase.
Products to review
The case keeps specs visible as text and routes buyers into the same RFQ workflow.
AP-Q56-400G-DR4Short singlemode links with clear document and model-check route
AP-Q28-100G-LR4Existing 100G path for staged migration and spare pool
100G/400G DAC or AOCLower cost and simpler handling for short-reach rack links
Outcome map
400G spine linkAP-Q56-400G-DR4 - Short singlemode links with clear document and model-check route
100G fallbackAP-Q28-100G-LR4 - Existing 100G path for staged migration and spare pool
Rack interconnect100G/400G DAC or AOC - Lower cost and simpler handling for short-reach rack links
Buyer evidence
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Planning a network change?
Send the device estate, migration stage and delivery requirements.