Choose optics by speed, reach, device and commercial risk.
Compare speed, reach, fibre, device and document requirements before requesting a quote.
The five checks before a quote.
Use the details you already know to narrow the product and review requirements.
Port speed and breakout
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 06Quote details
Add quantity, delivery country and annual demand for a useful response.
Send RFQCommon selection shortcuts
Start with the link requirement you already know to narrow the 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 |
Decision evidence
Check the evidence before you shortlist.
Send your device list and project context.
Astra Photon can return a practical product recommendation, compatibility route and technical document pack for your project.