In the dynamic realm of networking, service providers encounter persistent obstacles with choice. Extended lead times and costly transceivers from network equipment manufacturers demand a transformative solution.
Enter ProLabs' SFP-DD Combo PON OLT – a forward-thinking response to the issues encountered by fiber to the home (FTTH) service providers. ProLabs is the first third-party SFP-DD Combo PON OLT alternative, offering relief to extended lead times and high-priced OEM options.
SFP-DD Combo PON OLT
MSA and TAA Combo PON OLT SFP-DD Transceiver (SMF, 1577nmTx/1270nmRx and 1490nmTx/1310nmRx, N1/B+, SC, DOM, -40 to 85C)
In the demanding world of network infrastructure, our 800G OSFP Passive DACs deliver the reliability and performance network engineers and VARs have been searching for. ProLabs engineered a solution that cuts through typical industry frustrations – eliminating long lead times, addressing low margins, and providing unmatched connectivity.
What sets us apart is simple: the most comprehensive testing in the market, backed by our lifetime warranty. For network professionals who can't compromise on performance, our cables aren't just a product – they're a strategic solution that transforms connectivity challenges into competitive advantages.
Data center operators and network engineers have long been frustrated with OEM transceivers, facing high costs and limited options. These OEM offerings often come with long lead times and failing to meet the time sensitive needs of data centers.
The OSFP 400G LR4 is now available from ProLabs, offering a third-party alternative to OEM. With a reach up to 10km, the OSFP 400G LR4 is the perfect fit for 400G long reach applications. With OEM compatibility and thorough testing to assure peak performance in your particular application, ProLabs' solution provides a trustworthy and reasonably priced third-party option.
ProLabs' DSFP 100G Active Optical Cable (AOC) is the first third-party solution fully compatible with major equipment manufacturers like Arista. With a compact SFP-sized footprint, the DSFP AOC is ideal for data centers seeking to increase network density and reduce power consumption.
New industry form factors like the DSFP introduce new issues to the market with interoperability and support. Our DSFP 100G AOC solves these issues through a custom, tested solution that is backed by a lifetime warranty. With our product, you gain reliability, lower costs, and the assurance of expert support to keep your network running smoothly.
Our innovative Intelligent SFP product line features the new TSOP and rate adaptable SFP+ transceivers, designed to meet the evolving needs of modern networks. The Intelligent SFP TSOP transceiver offers service providers transparent SONET over packet functionality in a pluggable optic, while appealing to purchasing agents dissatisfied with high OEM prices and long lead times.
The Rate Adaptable Intelligent SFP+ transceiver extends the life of 1G network infrastructure by efficiently integrating 1G optical Ethernet connections into 10G ports, eliminating the need for two-device setups. This makes it an ideal solution for network operators seeking to enhance performance without costly upgrades.
ProLabs' Intelligent SFP product line stands out from third-party alternatives with unmatched simplicity, reliability, and value. These "Intelligent SFPs" are the perfect choice for service providers, enterprises, and data centers looking to optimize their network performance cost-effectively.
Transceivers are crucial components within any network, responsible for transmitting data over optical fiber. For service providers and Alternative Network Providers (Altnets) involved in network rollouts, these transceivers are essential for the first and last 10cm of connectivity. Without them, their networks simply won’t function.
The Role of the Altnet
Currently, Altnets cover 12.9 million premises within the United Kingdom, a sharp increase from 8.22 million just two years ago. Despite rising costs and increasing competition, their growing importance to the UK market is evident.
Altnets challenge established players in the telecom sector and require cost-effective, reliable optical transceivers. Often, they may lack the facilities and resources to test every network component. Partnering with a company that can conduct extensive testing can help Altnets reduce overheads and allocate resources where they’re needed most.
Enter Third-Party Optical Solutions
Historically, acquiring cost-effective optical components has been challenging. Optical component prices are often inflated by Network Equipment Manufacturers (NEMs) seeking to maintain market dominance and lock network builders and service providers into using their solutions exclusively.
This is where ProLabs comes in, supplying compatible optical transceivers that deliver the same performance as NEM solutions but at a fraction of the cost. By purchasing our third-party products, service providers can benefit from greater interoperability and compatibility within their networks. Our optics enable businesses to leverage capabilities offered by different vendors and component types, supporting a more competitive and collaborative ecosystem.
Warranty Concerns
Despite what NEMs claim, integrating third-party components into networks will not lead to technical issues or voided warranties. Legislation such as the ‘Treaty of Functioning of the European Union (TfEU)’, the UK’s ‘Competition Act of 1998’ and the ‘Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975’ all prohibit anti-competitive agreements between businesses. The latter explicitly ensures that NEMs cannot void any warranties or service agreements if alternative components are used.
We provide a non-transferable lifetime warranty to any purchaser of ProLabs solutions sourced from an authorized reseller. This gives our customers the assurance they need to build flexible networks using a variety of sourced components.
Tested and Validated
In addition to warranties, we offer best-in-class testing services to ensure compatibility and optimal performance. This includes in-house programming and testing in our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. As NEMs bring new products to market, our experts analyze these switches and components to ensure our products remain compatible and suitable for our customers’ networks.
Once a customer places their initial order, we request their specific requirements and data to establish the best possible switch-to-switch connection. We do this within the customer’s environment, ensuring any ProLabs optical transceivers and components will work exactly as they should once installed. For service providers and Altnets, where time and resources are limited, this service is incredibly valuable.
Our Impact
Altnets and independent ISPs, along with third-party suppliers, play vital roles in promoting competition, expanding connectivity, and driving innovation. By 2027, the top ten Altnets in the United Kingdom are predicted to have built full fiber networks supporting over 30 million premises. These businesses will need support beyond just purchasing an optical solution to deliver and maintain reliable connectivity through their networks. By buying a ProLabs compatible transceiver, they receive not only a best-in-class product but also a level of testing and support they would not get from a NEM.
As data centers rapidly scale to support insatiable bandwidth growth, network architects need flexible, high-density connectivity solutions that maximize infrastructure utilization. ProLabs' QSFP-DD 400G to 2x QSFP56 200G Active Optical Cable (AOC) provides the perfect solution.
This high-speed AOC enables cost-effective, seamless aggregation of 200G ports to 400G uplinks. It delivers uncompromising performance with low power consumption, ultra-low latency, and reliable operation across multi-vendor OEM platforms.
With unmatched deployment flexibility and an industry-leading lifetime warranty, ProLabs' QSFP-DD AOCs allow you to construct agile, future-ready networks capable of rapidly adapting to evolving bandwidth requirements.
ProLabs offers high-speed fiber optic transceivers optimized for environments where latency is critical, such as high-frequency trading and high-performance compute networks. By eliminating forward error correction (FEC), which can add up to 100 nanoseconds of latency, our transceivers maximize performance, enabling more transactions and higher revenue.
Our commitment to quality is evident in our rigorous in-house testing and industry-leading lifetime warranty. The QSFP-DD 200G PSM8 transceiver uniquely allows CDR bypass to aggregate 25G and 10G traffic into a QSFP-DD port, ideal for ultra-low latency networks. Additionally, our QSFP28 SR4 and PSM4 transceivers support 100G Ethernet up to 40 meters without host FEC, ensuring superior performance.
For long-range applications, our low latency SFP28 25G LR transceiver supports up to 2km with a built-in dual CDR and bypass control, while our SFP28 25G SR transceiver delivers peak performance without FEC up to 40 meters on OM4 fiber, making both products ideal for maintaining signal integrity and high performance in latency-sensitive networks.
SFP28 25G SR
MSA and TAA 25GBase-SR SFP28 Transceiver (MMF, 850nm, 40m, LC, DOM, No FEC)
