Aspen Optics is launching an BiDi GBIC to “Plug and Expand” optical network. Carrier-class Geebic WS-G5485U/D-AO GBIC can enable bi-directional transmission on older switch models without SFP ports from major manufactures. It instantly turns a 1Gbit to 2Gbit circuit using four Aspen Optics bi-directional GBICs, doubling the fiber capacity to 2Gbit by using existing fiber. The usage lifetime of switches can therefore be greatly extended and there is no need to lay costly additional fiber. Fiber broadband is gaining popularity nowadays, but many users have previously deployed switches with older technology GBIC ports. Geebic WS-G5485U/D-AO GBIC makes use of GBIC ports that is more abundantly available on older switch models.

End users can therefore fully utilize their port resources and enjoy high speed fiber broadband from old equipment, or free-up existing circuits up to 50%. While some vendors in the market may recommend customers to buy new equipment when they have used up SFP ports or their switches have only GBIC ports available, Geebic WS-G5485U/D-AO GBIC can offer a more cost-effective option. Geebic Bi-Directional transceivers help users to utilize the same optical fiber for both transmission and reception functions. This allows the network to free up bandwidth for other applications, doubling the capacity compared with single direction connectivity. Plug and expand fiber network using existing equipment, or plug and double fiber network capacity, it is as simple as that with Geebic BiDi GBIC. It is a valuable solution to speed up the implementation of FTTx.