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Nokia has unveiled a suite of optical networking innovations to tackle the connectivity needs driven by AI and hyperscale data centers. The new coherent optical transport solutions utilize a modular building-block approach, including digital signal processors and various pluggable technologies ranging from 1.6T to 3.2T.

A multi-rail in-line amplifier, capable of supporting 160 fiber pairs in a single rack, addresses space constraints in multi-fiber architectures. These developments aim to lower total cost of ownership by up to 70%, enhance operational efficiency, and are set for sampling in mid-2027, with general availability in the second half of 2027.

The multi-rail amplifier will be available in the second half of 2026. Nokia is showcasing these innovations at the OFC conference in Los Angeles.