Glossary

SONET (Synchronous Optical Networking)


Term
SONET (Synchronous Optical Networking)

Abbreviation
SONET

Definition
SONET (Synchronous Optical Networking) is a standardized digital communication protocol that is used to transmit a large volume of data over relatively long distances using a fiber optic medium. With SONET, multiple digital data streams are transferred at the same time over optical fiber using LEDs and laser beams.

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