Global Internet Exchange (IX) operator DE-CIX has selected Nokia to upgrade its New York IX backbone network with 400 Gbps Ethernet infrastructure powered by Nokia's 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS). The DE-CIX backbone will be upgraded and configured to potentially support 800GE in the future. It will also employ reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexing (ROADM) technology to enhance routing flexibility and accelerate incident response without service interruptions, according to Nokia.
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Key Features of the Upgrade
The upgrade will deploy 400 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) technology and introduce a ring topology across 10 data centers housing DE-CIX infrastructure, Nokia said, adding, that the 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS), featuring dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM), will optimise the backbone's efficiency by enabling automatic rerouting at the optical layer, reducing strain on the IP layer.
Thomas King, CTO of DE-CIX, said: "When we began planning the upgrade of our New York backbone, we wanted to simplify our network, while also increasing the resilience of the platform. We took a detailed look at the options in the market, and Nokia was the best choice for us."
DE-CIX New York
DE-CIX New York is the largest IX in the US Northeast and connects over 265 networks over 40 data centers, from Long Island to the East and Piscataway and Edison to the South and West. It is integrated with DE-CIX's locations across North America, Europe, and beyond, enabling interconnection for carriers, ISPs, content providers, and enterprise networks in over 100 countries.
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James Watt, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Nokia's Optical business, said: "This upgrade to DE-CIX New York's backbone isn't just about supporting the largest Internet Exchange in the Northeast — it's about shaping the future of connectivity in one of the world's biggest markets."
Ed d'Agostino, Vice President of DE-CIX North America, added: "This upgrade, powered by Nokia's optical technology, allows us to future-proof our platform to best serve the New York market and start 2025 on track for further growth. With the number of data centers that we integrate, it is imperative that we have a state-of-the-art transport network with scalable capacity."
