PacketLight Launches PL-8000G: 10×800G Transponder for AI and High-Capacity DCI Networks
Ideal for Next-Generation Optical Transport in AI/ML, Cloud, and Hyperscale Environments
PacketLight Networks, a global leader in DWDM and OTN solutions and a technology partner of iLand6, has announced the release of its latest product, the PL-8000G, a high-density 10×800G transponder designed for the demanding connectivity needs of AI GPU clusters and cloud-scale data center interconnects (DCI).
◇ Key Features of the PL-8000G:
- Supports 10×800Gbps transponders for transporting 800GbE, 400GbE, and 100GbE services over 800G DWDM wavelengths
- Built-in EDFA and Optical Switch (OSW) for fiber loss compensation and automatic protection switching
- Ultra-low latency and high bandwidth, ideal for AI/ML and GPU cluster interconnect
- Pay-as-you-grow architecture with modular, stackable design
- Supports OpenZR+, OpenROADM, and multi-vendor interoperability
Designed for metro, regional, and long-haul applications, the PL-8000G offers a compact 1RU form factor, making it the highest-density optical transponder in its class. Its low power consumption, space efficiency, and cost-per-bit optimization make it a powerful and scalable solution for hyperscalers, telecom operators, and government infrastructure.
Source:
PacketLight Introduces the PL-8000G 10x800G Transponder
(PacketLight Networks, Press Release, April 29, 2025)
