With the growing prevalence of long haul and metro networks, the implementation of optical amplifiers is essential to optimizing network performance. The effects of attenuation are much greater in networks with longer distance transmission, weakening signal strength at distances greater than 80km. Axiom Connectivity’s EDFA family features a trio of solutions designed to help mitigate attenuation and bolster signal strength in long haul and metro networks. EDFA Optical amplifiers are able to amplify the optical signal directly without having to convert the light signals back to electrical signals. EDFA simplifies the amplification process and cuts costs significantly, making them significantly more cost-effective. From the hot-pluggable XFP Pluggable EDFA to the expansive EDFA ISAP Platform to the powerful 1550nm Optical Amplifier, Axiom Connectivity EDFA solutions are ready for implementation in long-distance transmission networks to optimize long-haul and metro network performance.