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?
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.
- Quality – At the forefront of technology development, coding, testing & customisation.
- Industry leading warranties – Lifetime advanced replacement warranties.
- Compatibility – 100% compatibility with over 40 vendors and 20,000 systems.
- Cost effective – Up to 70% cheaper than mainstream brands.
- Lifetime Warranty
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.
OEM Guidelines on Compatible Transceivers | Download Here |
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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%
Prolabs - DACs & AOCs Brochure | Download Here |
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ProLabs Multi-coding / Multi-OEM Solutions | Download Here |
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Optical Connectivity Solutions
Prolabs - Mini Media Converters | Download Here |
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Passive CWDM/DWDM Networking
Prolabs DWDM / CDWM_Mux Catelogue | Download Here |
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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!
Fibre Cables Brochure | Download Here |
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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.
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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.
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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.