Cisco Optical Networking

My company sells embedded Cisco routers and switches. We build solutions for customers (primarily the DOD) to use at the edge. Building some of these solutions requires Cisco optics to operate on. The Cisco SFPs and SFP+s perform well in the temperature extremes our kits typically end up in.

• Customers report easy to use and reliable.

We have over 4000 equipment that uses Cisco Optical Networking. The SFPs eliminate lightning strikes and give us a sense of security on our network. Some of the equipment that we use are: Cisco switches, routers, and other third party devices. These small factor plug gable (SFPs) are also great because of its great receive levels and accuracy.

• Positive impact is its longevity
• Negative is expensive

Citrix Secure Private Access

The next Cisco ZR bright help use to simplify our optical network by limiting the number required device for our long haul links. Amplification is now inside in the optic.

• Less number of device to do the same thing

We use it in our core network as routers and METRO switches

• network stability
• availability

Cisco Catalyst Switches

Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)

We use it within the core of our network

• Software issues to drive up operational costs

Cisco 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 9000) and Cisco 500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 500)