Truepulse is looking to purchase Fujitsu FLASHWAVE FC9580S8C1 and FC9580C9C2.  Decommissioned or new surplus equipment is desirable. The FC9580S8C1 is a Fujitsu FLASHWAVE 4500 IFA2-S8C1, OC-48 1550nm FBTL 88 Wave Lengths.  The HECI code is SOUIA6W. The FC9580C9C2 is a Fujitsu FLASHWAVE 4500 IFA2-C9C2, OC-192 Single Width, WB, LR, SC, 1550nm.  The HECI code is […]

Yesterday, Zayo announced that they are planning to break their company into two publicly traded companies.  One of the companies is to focus on providing core communications infrastructure and another to leverage infrastructure to provide solutions for a broad set of enterprise customers. The infrastructure company, currently referred to as “InfraCo,” will be fiber-focused infrastructure […]

On Friday, Zayo announced plans for two new long haul dark fiber networks from Columbus, Ohio to Ashburn, Virginia and Dallas, Texas to Atlanta, Georgia. The Columbus to Ashburn network expansion will add approximately 400-route miles of high-capacity fiber and is expected to provide the lowest latency between the two cities. With its central location […]

TruePulse is looking to buy Fujitsu FC9511NFR1 and FC9511C8S1 cards.  Used pulls or new surplus are of interest.  These are part of Fujitsu’s Lightwave Add/Drop Shuttle OC-192 SONET Transport Advanced Multiplexor platform. The FC9511NFR1 is a Fujitsu FLASH-192 OC-48 INTERFACE.  It has a HECI code: SN3PLNN, SN3PLNM or NT6RV2. The FC9511C8S1 is a Fujitsu FLASH-192 […]

TruePulse is looking to purchase Fujitsu FC9511MSS1 and FC9511MSS2 cards.  These are part of Fujitsu’s FLASH Add/Drop Shuttle OC-192 SONET Transport Advanced Multiplexor platform. The FC9511MSS1 is a Fujitsu FLASH-192 OC48 MSX1 SR Unit, SC Connector.  It has a HECI code: SN96RXA The FC9511MSS2 is a Fujitsu FLASH-192 OC48 MS SR Channel Unit, SC Connector.  […]

Fujitsu successfully demonstrated 600 Gbps single wavelength optical transmission using the 1FINITY T600 Transport platform during the NANOG 74 conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, earlier this week. Software-provisioned data rates up to 600 Gbps per wavelength were achieved by a combination of high-performance components and electronics on the T600, maximizing spectral efficiency and reach for […]

Looking to purchase surplus Nortel NT8E01PD and NT8E01BB.  These are S/DMS TransportNode modules 2.5 gbps modules. While some telecommunication companies are looking to decommission their Nortel S/DMS optical rings, others are trying to keep theirs in service.  This creates a simple way for the telco decommissioning equipment to generate some cash. The modules in question: […]

Keeping a telecommunications network up is hard work!  But sometimes you need a break.  How about coming to the the Rotary Club of Richmond Hill’s first ever Wine & Cheese Festival 2018? Come join us for an enchanting evening of wine, cheese, hors d’oeuvres and more!  A string quartet from the Richmond Hill Symphony Orchestra […]

Yesterday, Cisco announced strong 2018 Q4 results, and offered a positive outlook for the upcoming year. Revenue was a record $12.8 billion, up 6% year-over-year. The company focus on recurring revenue has been fruitful, at 32% of total revenue, up one point year-over-year. Software subscriptions were more than half of overall software revenue: 56%, up […]

Do telecom professionals ever take time off?  On Saturday, August 11th, The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill will be holding their sixth annual Craft Beer Tasting Festival to raise funds for charities supported by Rotary.  I, Peter Szoke, will buy a beer for any telecom professional who comes over to say hi. The event will […]