Kirq at a glance
The École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) is an engineering university renowned for its applied research and close ties with industry, whilst INGO acts as a hub for innovation, fostering collaboration between start-ups, researchers and technology partners. Together, they create a dynamic environment where technological development, experimentation and the transfer of knowledge into practical applications converge.
This site is one of the strategic hubs of the Kirq test bed. It is part of a dynamic environment where applied research, technological entrepreneurship and industrial collaboration come together.
This site is one of the strategic hubs of the Kirq test bed. It is part of a dynamic environment where applied research, technological entrepreneurship and industrial collaboration come together.
Connected to Kirq’s dark fibre infrastructure, this site enables the testing of quantum communication solutions in a real-world urban setting, in close proximity to businesses, research centres and technology partners. This proximity facilitates experimentation, exchange and the emergence of concrete use cases.
Equipment list
Classical equipments
Quantum equipments
Brand: APC
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| UPS | APC Smart-UPS X 3000 Rack/Tower LCD - UPS - 2.7 kW - 3000 VA | 2 |
Brand: Ciena
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Switch | 5166 SFP28 (Pair) | 1 |
| Transpondeur | Waveserver 5 interface 800 Go | 2 |
Brand: Crypto4A
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| HSM | QxHSM | 2 |
| HSM Server | QxEDGE | 4 |
Brand: CyberPower
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| UPS 3kW | OL5KRTHD | 4 |
| UPS 6kW | OL6KPM | 2 |
| UPS 7kW | BP240VL3U01 | 2 |
Brand: Dell
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Server | EMC PowerEdge R6515 | 3 |
Brand: Exfo
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber inspection microscope | FIP-500 | 1 |
| OTDR testing platform | FTB-2 Pro | 1 |
Brand: Fortinet
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| NG Firewall | FortiGate 100F | 4 |
| NG Firewall | FortiGate 120G | 4 |
| Switch | FS-124F- Layer 2 | 3 |
Brand: FS
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| CWDM 18 channels 2,2dB | FMU C182761M | 2 |
| CWDM 8 channels 2,2dB | FMU MC084761EM | 2 |
| DWDM 40 channels 3,0dB | FMU D402160M | 2 |
Brand: LENOVO
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Server | THINKSYSTEM SR630 V3 | 5 |
Brand: Nokia
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| DWDM - Encrypter | 1830 PSI-M | 4 |
| Optical monitoring | PSD-2 | 6 |
| Router | 7750 SR-1-46S | 2 |
| Security Appliance (SOC) | 1830 SMS | 1 |
| Optical transport | 1830 PSI-L | 4 |
Brand: TRIPP LITE
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Console | B020-U08-19-K | 2 |
Brand: Aurea
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Photon detector | InGaAs/InP Geiger-mode APD technologie Wavelength range: 900 - 1700 nm (O-band, C-band & L-band) | 3 |
| Time tagger | Channel number : 4 Multi-vendor compatible | 2 |
Brand: EvolutionQ
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| KMS | Basejump | 5 |
Brand: IDQ 1
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | CERBERIS XGR (OB) Pair | 1 |
Brand: IDQ 3
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | CERBERIS XGR (CB) Pair | 1 |
Brand: IDQ 4
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | CLAVIS XGR (CB) Pair | 1 |
Brand: Ki3
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Interferometer | Ki3 Phase.Fix: Ultra-stable Fiber Interferometer - Central wavelength: 1550 ± 30 nm | 3 |
Brand: LuxQuanta
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | NOVA LQ CV-C-Band Pair | 1 |
Brand: OZ Optic
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Quantum Analyzer | Motorized polarization entanglement analyzer pigtailed with fibers. | 2 |
Brand: Safran
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| White rabbit | 1U White Rabbit precise time provider with low-jitter enhancement. 2x 1GbE SFP connectors. 5x SMA 3.3V/50ohm (PPS In, 10Mhz In, PPS Out, CLK Out, 10MHz Sine Out). Dual hot-swap AC supplies. | 3 |
Brand: TOSHIBA 1
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | 4.2MU-O-Band Pair | 1 |
Brand: TOSHIBA 2
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | 4.2MU-O-Band Pair | 1 |
Brand: TOSHIBA 3
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | 4.2MU-O-Band Pair | 1 |
