ACG Research Report on Data Center Interconnect (DCI)

Comparing DCI TCO for Dark Fiber, Carrier Ethernet, and Wavelength Services

AI is fueling unprecedented demand for enterprise data, making scalable, cost-effective data center interconnect (DCI) vital. This report examines the TCO of Carrier Ethernet, wavelength services, and dark fiber.

This total cost of ownership (TCO) analyst report explores:

• Cost analysis across metro, short-haul, and long-haul use cases using a three-node network model over a three-year period
• The benefits and cost considerations of carrier Ethernet, wavelength services, and dark fiber transport models
• DCI recommendations for enterprises that want to leverage the efficiency, scalability, and TCO benefits of routed optical networks
• The optimal transport models to invest in for enterprises building connected AI infrastructures that require high capacity and scale beyond 100G

Download the ACG research report on DCI and see which transport model can make the difference for reaching your organization’s goals.

“Organizations should assess their long-term bandwidth growth, in-house optical networking capabilities, and regional fiber availability when choosing a DCI transport architecture. As AI and cloud workloads continue to drive exponential growth in data movement, building a DCI strategy on a foundation of scalable and cost-efficient transport is critical."
— Peter Fetterolf, CTO, ACG Research