Juniper QFX5120 compatible optics: the full list

Choosing QFX5120 compatible optics is more interesting than it looks. The QFX5120 is the switch a lot of data centre leaf layers ended up standardising on, and two things decide what you can plug into one: which model you have, and — on the 25G models — which group of four ports you are plugging […]
800G and 1.6T migration: what to check before you buy optics

800G is no longer a roadmap slide. The optics ship in volume, two form factors have settled into their ecosystems, and the IEEE standard behind the mainstream variants has been published since 2024. What has not settled is the buying process — because an 800G transceiver migration fails or succeeds on details that never mattered […]
OEM Compatible vs OEM Branded Optical Transceivers: Which Delivers Better Value for Modern Networks?

As network demand continues to grow, optical transceivers have become one of the most important components in modern telecom, enterprise and data centre environments. Whether a network is being expanded, upgraded or maintained, choosing the right fibre module can have a direct impact on cost, performance, lead times and long-term flexibility. One of the most […]