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The advent of 400G ZR and Open ZR+ modules has unlocked the potential of open pluggable DWDM optics, allowing for seamless IP over DWDM and data center interconnect services.</p><p>Introducing AddOn’s modular line system, designed to streamline your DCI deployments. Our fully pluggable solution combines the convenience of pluggable optical amplifiers (available in QSFP-DD Dual Pluggable or QSFP Pluggable form factors) with an easy-to-use 8-channel optical power colorless splitter and LC parking adapter.</p><p>Explore our cutting-edge pluggable modular line system, and experience effortless optimization of your DCI and IP-over-DWDM deployments.</p><p></p><figure style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; height: auto;"><img src="https://addon.imgix.net/uploads/news/MicrosoftTeams-image-52.png" data-image="33367" alt="Our cutting-edge pluggable modular line system"></figure><ul></ul><p><br></p><h3>QSFP-DD Dual Pluggable EDFA</h3><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><figure id="img01" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px 0px 10px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; display: block; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; outline: none !important;"><a href="https://www.addonnetworks.com/products/optical-fiber-amplifier/industry-standard/add-qsfpdd-edfa-dual-20db" target="_blank"><img src="https://addons3.imgix.net/55/images/103180/1/ADD-QSFPDD-EDFA-DUAL-20DB/ADD-QSFPDD-EDFA-DUAL-20DB_View1.jpg?fit=fill&trim=color&trim-tol=30&pad=20" data-image="08cn8d9i6use" alt="QSFP-DD Dual Pluggable EDFA"></a></figure></td></tr><tr><td spellcheck="false">QSFP-DD Dual Pluggable EDFA Booster amplifier for DWDM, Duplex LC, Input power -20dBm to 0dBm, Nominal gain +20dB</td><td spellcheck="false"><strong>SKU: </strong><a href="https://www.addonnetworks.com/products/optical-fiber-amplifier/industry-standard/add-qsfpdd-edfa-dual-20db" target="_blank"><u><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 49, 86)"><span style="color: rgb(0, 85, 135)">ADD-QSFPDD-EDFA-DUAL-20DB</span></span></strong></u></a></td></tr><tr><td spellcheck="false">Cisco® Compatible QSFP-DD Dual Pluggable EDFA Booster amplifier for DWDM, Duplex LC, Input power -20dBm to 0dBm, Nominal gain +20dB</td><td spellcheck="false"><strong>SKU: </strong><a href="https://www.addonnetworks.com/products/optical-fiber-amplifier/cisco/add-qsfpdd-edfa-dual-20db-c" target="_blank"><u><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 49, 86)"><span style="color: rgb(0, 85, 135)">ADD-QSFPDD-EDFA-DUAL-20DB-C</span></span></strong></u></a></td></tr><tr><td spellcheck="false">Juniper Networks® Compatible QSFP-DD Dual Pluggable EDFA Booster amplifier for DWDM, Duplex LC, Nominal gain +20dB</td><td spellcheck="false"><strong>SKU: </strong><a href="https://www.addonnetworks.com/products/optical-fiber-amplifier/juniper-networks/add-qsfpdd-edfa-dual-20db-j" target="_blank"><u><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 49, 86)"><span style="color: rgb(0, 85, 135)">ADD-QSFPDD-EDFA-DUAL-20DB-J</span></span></strong></u></a></td></tr></tbody></table><h3>Features & Benefits:</h3><ul><li>Cost-effective solution that offers amplification for QSFP-DD ZR and Open ZR+.</li><li>Only pluggable EDFA that provides LC connectors for both input and output.</li><li>Supports up to 8 channels with 120km ZR and Open ZR+ capabilities.</li><li>Combines both boost and pre-amp amplifiers in a single pluggable device.</li><li>Ideal for lower density point to point deployments.</li></ul><figure style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img src="https://addon.imgix.net/uploads/assets/uploads/Pluggable-EDFA-Application-1.png" data-image="33349" alt="Cost-effective solution that offers amplification for QSFP-DD ZR and Open ZR+"></figure><hr><h3>QSFP Pluggable EDFA</h3><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><figure id="img01" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px 0px 10px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; display: block; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; outline: none !important;"><a href="https://www.addonnetworks.com/products/optical-fiber-amplifier/industry-standard/add-qsfp28-edfa-boost-17db" target="_blank"><img src="https://addons3.imgix.net/55/images/102150/1/ADD-QSFP28-EDFA-BOOST-17DB/ADD-QSFP28-EDFA-BOOST-17DB_View1.jpg?fit=fill&trim=color&trim-tol=30&pad=20" data-image="08cn8d9i6use" alt="QSFP Pluggable EDFA"></a></figure></td></tr><tr><td spellcheck="false">QSFP28 Pluggable EDFA QSFP28 Booster amplifier for DWDM, Tx side, duplex LC, Input power -20dbm to 0dbm, Nominal gain 17db</td><td spellcheck="false"><strong>SKU: </strong><a href="https://www.addonnetworks.com/products/optical-fiber-amplifier/industry-standard/add-qsfp28-edfa-boost-17db" target="_blank"><u><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 49, 86)"><span style="color: rgb(0, 85, 135)">ADD-QSFP28-EDFA-BOOST-17DB</span></span></strong></u></a></td></tr><tr><td spellcheck="false">QSFP28 Pluggable EDFA QSFP28 preamplifier for DWDM, Tx side, duplex LC, Input power -30dbm to -10dbm, Nominal gain 17db</td><td spellcheck="false"><strong>SKU: </strong><a href="https://www.addonnetworks.com/products/optical-fiber-amplifier/industry-standard/add-qsfp28-edfa-preamp-17db" target="_blank"><u><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 49, 86)"><span style="color: rgb(0, 85, 135)">ADD-QSFP28-EDFA-PREAMP-17DB</span></span></strong></u></a></td></tr></tbody></table><h3>Features & Benefits:</h3><ul><li>Adjustable output power of up to +17dBm.<br></li><li>Operating temperature range: 0°C to 70°C.</li><li>Compact footprint with open line system functionality.</li><li>Integration into existing ROADM platforms without the need for additional rack space.</li><li>Embedded gain flattened-filter (GFF) and individual boost & pre-amp options over maximum flexibility.<br></li></ul><figure style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img src="https://addon.imgix.net/uploads/assets/uploads/Pluggable-EDFA-Application-2_2023-09-01-163859_gubt.png" data-image="34113" alt="Embedded gain flattened-filter (GFF) and individual boost & pre-amp options over maximum flexibility"></figure><hr><h3>Colorless Splitter 2 1x8<br></h3><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><figure id="img01"><a href="https://www.addonnetworks.com/products/patch-cables/industry-standard/add-2x1xlc8xlcplc1msm" target="_blank"><img src="https://addons3.imgix.net/55/images/103216/1/ADD-2X1XLC8XLCPLC1MSM/SM-2X1XLC8XLCPLCSM_View1.jpg?fit=fill&trim=color&trim-tol=30&pad=20" data-image="08cn8d9i6use" alt="Colorless Splitter 2 1x8"></a></figure></td></tr><tr><td spellcheck="false"><strong></strong>Dual Colorless Splitter, Duplex 1x8 PLC Splitter, Duplex LC connectors, 1M, SMF<strong></strong></td><td spellcheck="false"><strong>SKU: </strong><a href="https://www.addonnetworks.com/products/patch-cables/industry-standard/add-2x1xlc8xlcplc1msm" target="_blank"><u><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 49, 86)"><span style="color: rgb(0, 85, 135)">ADD-2X1XLC8XLCPLC1MSM</span></span></strong></u></a></td></tr></tbody></table><h3>Features & Benefits:</h3><ul><li>Supports up to eight channels.<br></li><li>Operating wavelength: 1260nm to 1650nm.</li><li>Withstands industrial temperatures of -40°C to 85°C.</li></ul><hr><h3 class="themed-h3">QSFP LC Parking Adapter</h3><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><figure style="height: auto; padding-bottom: 10px;width:25%;margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; "><a href="https://www.addonnetworks.com/products/fiber-adapters/industry-standard/add-plg-qsf-12" target="_blank"><img src="https://addons3.imgix.net/55/images/103369/1/ADD-PLG-QSF-12/PLG-QSF-12_View1.jpg?fit=fill&trim=color&trim-tol=30&pad=20" data-image="08cn8d9i6use" alt="QSFP LC Parking Adapter"></a></figure></td></tr><tr><td spellcheck="false">QSFP Parking Adapter, LC or MPO Connector Compatibility Duplex/Simplex w/Dust Covers, 12 Piece</td><td spellcheck="false"><strong>SKU: </strong><a href="https://www.addonnetworks.com/products/fiber-adapters/industry-standard/add-plg-qsf-12" target="_blank"><u><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 49, 86)"><span style="color: 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