EXA Infrastructure knowledge centre

your essential terms guide to navigate the network infrastructure business

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Wavelength

In the context of data center connections, the concept of wavelength is crucial in wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) technologies used in optical fiber communications... read more

 

400G connectivity

400G connectivity refers to high-speed network connectivity or data transmission at a rate of 400 gigabits per second (Gbps)... read more

 

Dark fibre

Dark fibre refers to unused or unlit optical fiber cables that have been laid underground or installed on telecommunication infrastructure but are not currently in use... read more

 

cable landing station

A cable landing station, also known as a submarine cable landing station or a submarine cable station, is a facility located at the coastline where undersea fiber optic cables carrying international telecommunications and internet traffic are connected to terrestrial networks... read more

 

Low latency

Low latency refers to the minimal delay or lag time that occurs when data is transmitted from one point to another in a network... read more

 

Optical Fibre specs

G652 is a specification for optical fiber cables. It is part of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T) G.652 series, which defines the characteristics and requirements for single-mode optical fibers used in telecommunications networks... read more

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Our network is the most expansive dedicated infrastructure network spanning Europe and the Atlantic, including 125,000 km of fibre network. Watch our network film to find out more.