Active Optical Modules/Transceivers0 pages
Introducing
nnnn40 Gb/s QSFP+ Optical Transceiver
nnnnThe 40 Gb/s QSFP+ transceiver is a parallel fiber optical module with four independent optica
nnnntransmit and receive channels. It combines the higher density attractions of parallel modules
nnnnwith some of the key advantages normally associated with SFP+ based modules.
nnnnIt is intended for use in switches, routers and data center applications where it provides
nnnn- Potential savings of greater than 60% in edge and board density as compared to the use of
nnnnfour SFP+ modules. This allows the end-user to shrink system size and lower overall costs
nnnn- Simplified heat management through reduction in power consumption
nnnn- z-axis electrical hot-pluggability allowing port population on demand and in the field
nnnn- Digital diagnostic monitoring interface similar to that used by SFP+ modules. This allows
nnnncustomer access to key module parameters as well as providing alarm and warning flags,
nnnnwhich may enhance customer system management capability.
nnnn- Suitable for 40GBASE-SR4,10GBASE-SR ethernet and Infiniband applications. With
nnnnappropriate splitter (fan out) cables, the modules can interface to up to four SFP+ transceivers
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