Best for large-scale optical fabrics and carrier-grade backbones

• Technology: All-optical cross-connect (no O/E/O conversion)
• Speed support: Protocol- and rate-agnostic (1G → 400G+, future-ready)
• Protocols: Ethernet, OTN, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, DWDM, custom wavelengths
• Key strengths:
  • True optical transparency (no signal modification)
  • Zero latency, zero packet loss
  • Ultra-high density (thousands of ports)
  • Very low power consumption
• Ideal use cases:
  • Large-scale optical labs & interconnect fabrics
  • Carrier and telco backbones
  • Data center interconnect (DCI)
  • Automating optical patching in R&D or NOC/SOC environments

“Protocol-transparent Layer 1 switching for labs, monitoring, and cybersecurity.”

What is the ColdFusion L1 Switch?

The Lepton ColdFusion L1 Switch is a purpose-built Layer 1 switching platform designed for test labs, service providers, cloud operators, and cybersecurity environments.
It acts as a physical cross-connect fabric, enabling operators to dynamically reconfigure network topologies at line rate — with zero added latency, zero packet loss, and full protocol transparency.
The ColdFusion switch eliminates manual recabling, reduces operational complexity, and accelerates testing and validation cycles, while delivering carrier-grade reliability and automation.

Key Features

• Non-Blocking Layer 1 Switching
  o Reconfigure connections in microseconds with no signal degradation.
  o Supports 1/10/25/40/100/400G interfaces at full line rate.
• Protocol Transparency
  o Works with Ethernet, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, and more.
  o No modification or filtering of traffic.
• High Port Density
  o Scale to hundreds of ports per chassis.
  o Modular design for flexible deployment in labs and production networks.
• Automation & Integration
  o REST API, SNMP, and CI/CD integration.
  o Programmable workflows for NetOps and DevOps environments.
• Carrier-Grade Reliability
  o Redundant power supplies and control modules.
  o Built-in monitoring and diagnostics.
• Intuitive Management
  o User-friendly GUI for fast topology design and path monitoring.
  o Role-based access for lab and operations teams.

Benefits for the Client

• Reduce OPEX – eliminate patch panels and manual cabling.
  • Accelerate time-to-market – shorten test, validation, and troubleshooting cycles.
  • Guarantee performance – full transparency, zero latency, lossless switching.
  • Boost agility – reconfigure network paths in real time.
  • Scale with confidence – future-proof architecture supporting up to 400G.

Why Lepton is Different ?

• Unique ColdFusion architecture – scalable optical/electronic Layer 1 fabric.
  • Protocol-agnostic design – supports any traffic type without constraints.
  • Software-defined Layer 1 – fully programmable through APIs and NetOps workflows.
  • Market-leading density – more efficient than patch panels or semi-manual alternatives.
  • Trusted globally – deployed by Tier 1 operators, enterprises, and research labs.

Typical Use Cases

• Dynamically reconfigure test and validation labs without manual patching.
  • Redirect live traffic to monitoring probes or security appliances.
  • Benchmark and validate SDN/NFV deployments at line rate.
  • Support cybersecurity exercises with agile traffic steering.
  • Replace physical patch panels with a fully automated, software-defined fabric.

Services & Support (What We Offer)

• Lab Assessment – identify optimization and automation opportunities.
  • Deployment Services – integrate ColdFusion into lab and production environments.
  • Automation Workshops – build programmable workflows for CI/CD and NetOps.
  • Security Integration – connect to SOC tools, IDS/IPS, and packet brokers.
  • Managed Switching – deliver ColdFusion as-a-service for labs and operators.