& UAE announced that it partnered with Huawei to conduct a live trial of 800Gbps Ethernet Router Speed , marking a major step toward moving the development of 800GE technology out of lab tests and into practical use . This collaboration aims to evaluate the limits of network technology , with the ultimate goal of delivering faster , more efficient , and more reliable network services to users and businesses .

Compared with a 400GE port , an 800GE port provides the network with higher bandwidth and non-blocking forwarding capability . By adopting 800G Ethernet ports combined with network automation and slicing capabilities , e & UAE envisions a next-generation bearer network with ultrabandwidth , intelligence , and low latency . The mainstream standard IEEE 802.3df related to 800GE will be released around 2024Q1 .

Khaled Al Suwaidi , Senior Vice President of Core Networks and Platforms , e & UAE , said : “ We are committed to building industry-networks that power the future of connectivity .”

Gavin Wang , President , e & Global Key Account , Huawei , added : “ Collaborating with e & UAE to evaluate the IP Networks 800GE technology in a live network will accelerate the technology ’ s commercialisation , benefitting the entire industry in the present as well as in the digital age .”

Bruce Xun , President Global Technical Service Dept , HuaweiData Network Solutions

As part of the industry , e & UAE aims to participate in the standardisation and development of 800G technology , promote standards improvement , and finalise the commercial use of 800G Ethernet port standards . To cope with the traffic growth brought by the 5.5G era , e & UAE plans to cooperate with Huawei to complete an 800GE router trial during 2024 based on Huawei ’ s latest NetEngine8000X platform and 19.2T LPU and continuously explore the innovation and network value of 800GE . e & UAE has also outlined its intention to deploy 800GE networks into commercial services based on network traffic growth and architectural needs . This strategic move is set to catalyse the growth of the 800GE industry and ensure that e & UAE continues to provide its customers with access to the most advanced and reliable network services available .

With the imminent commercial launch of 5.5G in the region , Huawei is collaborating with operators and partners to pursue exciting new innovations in networks , cloud , and intelligence . The company believes that together with regional carriers , it will drive 5G business and foster a thriving industry ecosystem , creating a new era for intelligent digital transformation .

Bob Chen , President of Huawei Optical Business Product Line , launched the industry ’ s first DC-oriented OTN product , OptiX OSN 9800 K36 ; the industry ’ s first intelligent OLT product , OptiXaccess MA5800T ; and the industry ’ s first FTTR + X product , iFTTR OptiXstar F50 for ultrabroadband backbone , 10G access , and alloptical smart home scenarios .

The three innovative products help operators build an F5.5G all-optical target network and accelerate the development of 10G ultra-broadband , opening up the commercial use of F5.5G .

In November 2023 , ETSI released the F5G Advanced Generation Definition . Huawei has collaborated with operators worldwide to conduct F5.5G innovation and practice , with key F5.5G technologies and products , including Wi-Fi 7 , 50G PON , 400G , 800G backbone networks , and OXC already in wide use . •

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