Resources

XKL & Packet Pushers: Internet History with Len Bosack

In this new Packet Pushers podcast interview, Len Bosack speaks on his work advancing internet history with Total Network Operations host Scott Robohn.

XKL’s ROADM 101

Originally presented as a learning session at TechEx25, watch this video presentation centered around the ROADM (Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer), its applications, and its Fixed OADM counterparts.

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Future-proof: 400G & 800G Readiness

Chad Lamb speaks about maximizing the lifespan of current assets, and assessing a network’s readiness in deploying 400G and 800G.

XKL & Packet Pushers: Internet History with Len Bosack

In this new Packet Pushers podcast interview, Len Bosack speaks on his work advancing internet history with Total Network Operations host Scott Robohn.

Patch Panel Product Tour

Ongoing conversations with our customers influenced this unique product development journey for the Patch Panel. Understand how our team applied feedback to create this fiber management solution.

XKL at NANOG 97: Introduction to DWDM Tutorial

XKL’s DWDM 101 tutorial covers a range of component information and recommended practices for running DWDM within your network.

10G to 800G: Optical Transceivers

This slideshow, originally presented at TechEX24, will review the options, costs and current state of optical transceivers available in the present-day market.

Middle Mile Networking Challenges

XKL’s optical experts, Chad Lamb and Darren Yuet, speak with Sean Buckley on the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast about some key issues encountered in optical networking.

XKL’s ROADM 101

Originally presented as a learning session at TechEx25, watch this video presentation centered around the ROADM (Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer), its applications, and its Fixed OADM counterparts.

To ROADM or Not To ROADM?

When does a FOADM make sense in your optical network? Follow XKL’s Chief Systems Architect, Chad Lamb, as he explores the use cases for FOADMs vs ROADMS based on past deployments.

Women in Infrastructure: Casey Inman on Problem-Solving

Casey Inman shares her unique career path and how it led her to drive growth and tackle optical network challenges as a Director at XKL.

Consultative Approach with Casey Inman & Chad Lamb

Casey Inman and Chad Lamb speak on how XKL’s consultative approach shapes product development and empowers problem-solving at layer 1.

Internet2 & XKL: DWDM Concepts & Technologies

An overview of optical networking technologies ranging from DWDM fiber concepts, passive devices to OADMs. Build your optical networking knowledge through this primer.