SMAP is a robust new transcontinental cable that will connect Sydney, Melbourne (Torquay), Adelaide and Perth (S-M-A-P). This build represents the next generation of hyperscale networks.
A new transcontinental submarine cable system connecting Sydney, Melbourne (Torquay), Adelaide and Perth (S-M-A-P), SMAP will utilise 16 fibre pairs, full armouring and spacial division multiplexing (SDM) technology to deliver secure, low latency and extremely energy efficient connectivity to Australia’s capitals.
A new transcontinental cable connecting Sydney, Melbourne (Torquay), Adelaide and Perth, SMAP is a next-generation hyperscale system.
With 16 fibre pairs and the use of Spatial Division Multiplexing (SDM) technology, SMAP will deliver over 400Tb/s per section at an extraordinary 15Tb/KW. Gear up for 25x more efficiency than existing legacy terrestrial inter-capital systems.
As the first fully armoured long-haul cable system in Australia, SMAP is best-protected from unplanned outages. Consequently, it is expected to provide the highest uptime and level of security of any Australian long-haul submarine cable system.
SMAP is positioned to become the world’s first zero carbon long-haul subsea cable system. This is to be achieved by installing solar and renewable infrastructure at all landing station locations and by purchasing 100% renewable energy.
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