Hardware Distribution is an official ProLabs distributor, we supply compatible SFPs for all vendor / OEM equipment, including HP, Cisco, Juniper as well as carrier ethernet Vendors ie Ciena and Adva, delivering significant cost savings. 

Re-code optics at anytime, utilizing the ProLabs ProTune™ coding box.

ProLabs solutions also include DACs and AOC’s, MPO cables, breakouts, multi-coded DACs/AOCs and a wide range of patchleads.

ProLabs also supply a range of Mux/Demux products.

Why partner with Prolabs?

ProLabs is a leading provider of optical network infrastructure and connectivity products including transceivers, direct attach cables, active optical cables, MPO cables, including break-outs, media converters, multiplexers, demultiplexers and fibre optic patch leads.

All ProLabs’ products are rigorously tested and coded in their own facilities to ensure the highest levels of performance. They perform 100% application testing in end-user conditions.

As the global leaders in compatible optics and accessories, ProLabs is the single source for all of your datacentre and transmission network needs.

ProLabs Solutions

Compatible Optical & Copper Transceivers

ProLabs offers an extensive range of compatible optical and copper transceivers to fit your requirements. All transceivers are standards-based and comply with the MSA (Multi-Source Agreement). The transceivers range from 100BASE-FX to 800GB and cover optical and copper transceivers such as GBIC, SFP, Xenpak, X2, XFP, SFP+, QSFP+, CFP and QSFP28. Ethernet, GPON and a complete range of DWDM, CWDM support.

Prolabs manufactures optics to support extra long haul applications – 1GB up to 200km, 10GB up to 100km, and 100GB up to 120km.

Transceivers are manufactured utilising the highest quality components available. Their commitment to quality means they produce a consistent, standardised product, purpose-built for compatibility with over 90 of today’s top Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications.

All ProLabs’ products are rigorously tested and coded in their own facilities to ensure the highest levels of performance, and they perform 100% application testing in end-user equipment.

Is your vendor channel manager saying that you can’t use compatible SFPs? Read these White Papers.

Data Sheets
OEM Guidelines on Compatible Transceivers Download Here

DAC'S & AOC's

A simple to install, cost-effective and interoperable solution

Often used for data center short-reach interconnects, Direct Attach, Active Copper and Active Optical Cables are an indispensable part of any network.

Terminated with transceiver-style connectors, they are designed to be used in the same ports as a typical SFP+ or QSFP transceiver, with no need for adapters or converters. Our DAC and AOC cables offer compatibility with a huge range of vendors, enabling the connectivity you need within the Top of Rack and End of Row environments.

Why ProLabs?

  • 10G, 25G, 40G & 100G product solutions
  • Seamless interoperability with network equipment
  • Multi-code options enabling different OEM vendors at each end of the cable
  • 4x breakout cables, 40G QSFP+ to 4x 10G SFP and 100G QSFP28 to 4x 25G SFP28
  • Fast Delivery, Custom solutions
  • Compatible with Over 90 Systems
  • Savings of up to 70%
Data Sheets
Prolabs - DACs & AOCs Brochure Download Here
Prolabs is the only vendor that offers mutli-coded optics, DACs and AOCs. Add multiple vendors onto one SFP; so giving you complete flexibility and no need to re-code. Add different vendors to each side of a DAC/AOC and, or break out cables. Eg. Dell to Fortinet
Data Sheets
ProLabs Multi-coding / Multi-OEM Solutions Download Here

Optical Connectivity Solutions

ProLabs range of mini media converters (MiMC) can help to reduce space with their compact size. If used in a cabinet, 12 MiMCs can be used in a 1U rack space. The MiMC come with SFP or fixed connecters. DIP switch on the back lets the user change between 100base and 1G, as well as LFPT functions.
Data Sheets
Prolabs - Mini Media Converters Download Here

Passive CWDM/DWDM Networking

Multiplexing offers the customer a high density, scalable fiber solution. Rather than investing in more fiber, it allows an increase in the fiber utilization by carrying multiple signals down an individual fiber connection.
Data Sheets
Prolabs DWDM / CDWM_Mux Catelogue Download Here

Expertise flows through every fibre

Prolabs manufactures fibre optic patch leads – both multimode and singlemode; are the highest quality, and each lead is tested prior to shipping.

 Features:

  • Patch Lead lengths ranging from 1m – 30m
  • Available in both duplex and simplex
  • Various connector types including LC, LC/APC, SC/APC, and in all configurations

 OM5 now available and shipping!

Check out our new push-pull connector (Huber + Suhner) – an excellent patch for high-density fibre racks! The connectors are easy to plug and unplug, reliable, and suitable for high-density installations.

Data Sheets
Fibre Cables Brochure Download Here

The ProLabs Solution

ProLabs FTTX products are addressing the challenges posed by operating FTTX networks. ProLabs has long provided an alternative to OEM transceivers that allow service providers the benefits the benefits of a large stocking position, a 100% compatibility guarantee and being cost-effective.

ProLabs full suite of GPON and gigabit Ethernet FTTH products includes compatibility with leading platforms including Adtran, Alcatel-Lucent, and Calix, as well as many other OEM platforms.

Service Providers need a full tool box for truly maximising investment in FTTX networks. ProLabs has partnered with our customers to be at the forefront of providing solutions to help our customers maximise their FTTX infrastructure. ProLabs WDM and bidirectional transceivers offer service providers the flexibility to increase capacity and bandwidth over existing fibre assets.

ProLabs manufactures a wide range of MPO and MPO break-out cables.

Available in different lengths, and in Magenta and Aqua. MTP supported. Type A and Type B. 8 fiber, 12 and 24 fibers.

Now supplying OM5 mutlimode.

ProLabs ProTune™

ProLabs ProTune™ Tuning and Coding system offers a powerful solution to resolve network issues that require fast and immediate responses.

Controlling and maintaining inventory levels to meet network emergencies involves holding spare transceivers and will directly impact your bottom line. The ProTune™ coding and tuning system consists of an appliance and a powerful cloud-based platform that codes or tunes ProLabs transceivers in one simple step.

The ProTune™ systems not only supports SFP, SFP+, SFP28, and XFP transceivers, but also QSFP+, QSFP28, QSFP56, and QSFP-DD form factors. The ProTune™ coding and tuning system from ProLabs offers network operators the solution for immediate network needs, while reducing the inventory requirements for spares.

The ProTune™ appliance is the perfect addition to your ‘emergency kit’ for quickly and immediately responding to network outages, reconfiguration and new custom tune-ups.

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