Choose optics by speed, reach, device and commercial risk.
A practical guide that helps buyers self-qualify before RFQ, reducing back-and-forth and making compatibility support more valuable.
The five checks before a quote.
Each step maps to a form field or product page, so the guide supports conversion.
Confirm port speed
Start with 10G, 25G, 100G, 400G or 800G host port requirements.
Browse products 02Choose reach and fibre
Match SR, LR, ER, DR, FR, BiDi, CWDM or DWDM to the actual fibre route.
Compare families 03Check host device
Compatibility depends on brand, model, firmware and port role.
Check model 04Plan sample or rollout
Decide whether to validate a sample before wider deployment.
Request sample 05Prepare documents
Ask for datasheet, compliance statement and test evidence early.
Request documents 06Package the quote
Add quantity, delivery country and annual demand for a useful response.
Send RFQCommon selection shortcuts
Buyers can quickly move from symptom to product path.
| If the buyer says... | Likely next page | Ask for |
|---|---|---|
| We need 400G in a short SMF run | 400G / 800G optics | DR4/FR4 decision and host model |
| We have mixed Cisco and Arista estates | Compatibility | Device models, firmware and target module |
| We need a cheaper OEM alternative | Product detail + RFQ | Quantity, warranty expectations and documents |
| We need evidence for procurement | Datasheets and compliance | Document type and product scope |
Send your device list and project context.
Astra Photon can return a practical product recommendation, compatibility route and document pack for your UK or European project.