PacketLight Networks Introduces PL-8000G 10x800G Transponder, Offering 8Tbps in a 1U chassis

TEL AVIV, Israel - April 29, 2025 - PRLog -- PacketLight Networks, a leading provider of DWDM and OTN solutions, today announced the launch of the PL-8000G 10 x 800G Transponder, designed to address growing demands for high-capacity, cost-effective optical transport solutions.

The PL-8000G supports 10 x 800G transponders, enabling providers to transport a mix of 800GbE, 400GbE, and 100GbE services over high-capacity 800G DWDM wavelengths, optimizing network efficiency.

The device integrates EDFA and Optical Switch (OSW), enhancing network resilience by mitigating fiber attenuation and enabling automatic protection switching in case of fiber failures, necessary in mission-critical applications.

Designed for scalability as part of PacketLight's stackable optical transport solutions, the PL-8000G supports pay-as-you-grow architecture, allowing seamless expansion without restrictive licensing fees. As optical networks continue to evolve, the modular design of the PL-8000G ensures smooth transition, safeguarding investments for hyperscalers, cloud providers, telecom operators and government entities seeking future-proofed optical transport.

The PL-8000G supports ultra-low-latency, high-bandwidth GPU cluster interconnectivity, making it ideal for AI/ML applications, cloud-scale DCI, and hyperscale deployments. Additionally, it serves as last mile aggregation for 100/400/800GbE managed services, optimizing transport efficiency.

"The PL-8000G provides the highest density in the market in a 1RU device and expands our 800G transport product family" said Koby Reshef, CEO of PacketLight Networks. "The PL-8000G significantly reduces power consumption, cost per bit and rack space, delivering on our mission to offer a truly cost-effective solution for the emerging high-capacity optical transport needed for AI DCI connectivity."

The PL-8000G supports ZR and ZR+ standards, enabling cost-effective optical transport across metro, regional, and long-haul applications. It provides a full demarcation point between client services and the DWDM transport layer, ensuring complete optical and service performance monitoring. Designed for multi-vendor environments, the PL-8000G supports OpenZR+ and OpenROADM interoperability for seamless integration with third-party routers and switches. Additional features include comprehensive line and service performance monitoring, remote management with out-of-band OSC, and easy maintenance with field-replaceable parts.

About PacketLight Networks

PacketLight Networks (https://www.packetlight.com/) offers a comprehensive suite of DWDM and OTN solutions, including Layer-1 optical and QKD encryption, providing enterprises, cloud providers, and telecom operators with high-capacity, secure, and cost-efficient optical transport. Our solutions combine simplicity, scalability, and vendor-neutral interoperability, ensuring seamless integration into diverse network environments.