Echola Systems Targets AI Data Center Bottlenecks with New Optical Switches

The new OptiShare units utilize paired duplex LC interfaces in 2×FR4 configurations, eliminating the need for complex breakout cabling. The OPX4D-SM model supports four devices under test, while the OPX8D-SM accommodates eight, with custom builds scaling to 32 connections. These switches operate exclusively at the physical optical layer, ensuring protocol and bit-rate transparency without the latency associated with electrical signal regeneration or packet processing.

Engineers can manage these connections via an HTTPS web interface, SSH command-line tools, or REST APIs. This integration capability allows laboratories to synchronize fiber switching with automated regression testing cycles. By replacing manual patching with remote, software-defined routing, the company aims to improve equipment utilization for manufacturers and research facilities struggling to keep pace with the rapid deployment of high-speed AI networking hardware.