2013/09/08

test and validate QSFP+ designs including for a switch

The ExpressPort? QSFP+ E-Series and H-Series connector families are rated to 28 Gbps and 40 Gbps respectively per channel (4x28), featuring a stamped and formed contact design providing improved mechanical durability. This connector features an integrated grounding structure and resonance dampening features for superior crosstalk performance. The contact design is optimized for a smooth impedance pro le resulting in improved SI performance.The QSFP connector, cage and cable assemblies and loopbacks are part of a highly-integrated system that combines optimal real estate, power and port density. Molex 's Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable QSFP+ Transceivers solution is designed for high-density applications. Components of the system include the Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) shielding cage, passive cable assembly and a 38-circuit SMT host connector.

2013/09/06

To be certified SFP facilitators network planning

SFP sockets are found in Ethernet switches and network interface cards. Storage interface cards, also called HBAs or Fibre Channel storage switches, also make use of these modules, supporting different speeds such as 2Gb, 4Gb, and 8Gb. Because of their low cost, low profile, and ability to provide a connection to different types of optical fiber, SFP Series provides such equipment with enhanced flexibility.The SFP transceiver is not standardized by any official standards body, but rather is specified by a multi-source agreement (MSA) between competing manufacturers. The SFP was designed after the GBIC interface, and allows greater port density (number of transceivers per cm along the edge of a mother board) than the GBIC, which is why SFP is also known as mini-GBIC. The related Small Form Factor transceiver is similar in size to the SFP, but is soldered to the host board as a through-hole device, rather than plugged into an edge-card socket.

2013/09/05

SFP+ modules will also be hot pluggable optics

The transceivers are widely applied to wireless communication devices nowadays. If you are all set to establish a Gigabit Ethernet connection or fiber channel within your own network, then Cisco transceivers is the best option that you can count on. There are various advantages that a user can experience from Cisco transceivers, it is effective to have a Cisco SFP+ transceiver at work catering to the demands and requirements of various individuals and enterprises. Many popular manufacturers produce transceivers, but why Cisco transceivers are the most outstanding in modern market?SFP package – hot little package module, the highest rate of up to 10G, is mostly used with LC interfaces. SFP+  Twinax cables is abbreviation of Small Form Pluggable, which can be simply considered as an upgraded version of GBIC. SFP module has half volume of GBIC, only the size of a thumb. It can be configured on the same panel, more than double the number of ports. SFP module has the same other basic functions as GBIC. Some switch vendors said the SFP+ module is mini GBIC.Many people do not know the difference between SFP and SFP+. This sometimes caused extended operating unnecessary trouble. 10G module has gone from 300Pin, XENPAK, X2, XFP development, and ultimately with the same size and SFP 10G transmission signal, which is the SFP+. SFP with its compact low cost advantages to meet the equipment needs of high-density optical modules, implemented from 2002 standard to 2010 has replaced 10G XFP and become the mainstream of market.

2013/09/04

An improved Transceiver come with digital monitoring features

SFP transceiver stands for Small Form-factor Pluggable transceiver. This transceiver is compact and hot-pluggable. It is widely used in the field of Data Communication and Networking. This Xenpak 10G Transceiver mainly acts as an interface between a networking device and its interconnecting cable.  This networking device can be any switch, repeater, router, multiplexer etc. The interconnecting cable may be made of copper or it can be an optical fiber cable. This transceiver which interfaces a device in the network to the cable is highly popular and can support devices and cables of various network vendo

SFP transceivers comply with the Multi Source Agreement between different manufacturers. Optical SFP Transceiver come with digital monitoring features with the help of which one can monitor the performance of SFP in real time. This feature can be used to monitor SFP’s performance parameters like working temperature and wavelength, supply voltage, optical input and output etc. These transceivers have a PCB in them which connects to an electrical connector  implementation designed for SFP. SFP transceiver also has a 256 byte EEPROM memory. SFP Transceiver are housed in a metal enclosure and their power dissipation is low. They operate over a wide temperature range and support a large number of different types of cable. An improved version of SFP standard called SFP+ can support transmission rates up to 10Gbps

2013/09/03

MINISAS system provides additional space for system designers

G-Technology offers premium external storage solutions, ranging from portable to desktop options. Their complete portfolio delivers unmatched performance, reliability and style designed for Mac or PC users. With their ever-expanding offerings, you choose which storage solution is best for you – whether you’re connecting via USB, FireWire, eSATA, or MINISAS (SFF-8087) TO 4 SATA CABLE 0.5 M. G-Technology enables you to store, protect, and easily access your content. From streaming music to sharing movies to intensive video editing we have got you covered!A Fibre-Optical array is approximately more expensive than a MINISAS one: the RAID controller usually resides in the enclosure and adds about $2000 to it, and the FC-AL HBA (Host Bus Adapter) residing in the computer is anywhere from depending on the number of ports and their flavors - thus offsetting the price of a Serial Attached SCSI controller.TE's MINISAS receptacle assembly is the next-generation SAS high-density and high-speed IO interface. This interface was adopted for the SAS 2.1 standard and proposed for SAS 3.0 standard, and is designed to support 6G and future 12G SAS applications. The assembly is offered in 4x, 8x, and 16x versions.

2013/09/02

I purchased three SFP cable that look exactly alike

SFP+ interconnects are designed to support applications for 8 Gbps Fibre Channel and 10 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet. SFP+ interconnects use the same space-per-port as standard SFP cable. SFP interconnects are designed to support for 1.125 Gbps Fibre Channel and 2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet applications. In addition to cages, connectors and cable assemblies, Molex offers loopback adapters, lightpipe cover assemblies and sealed optical assemblies for both 10Gtek SFP cable and SFP.Lightpipes are designed to provide a "link" or "no link" status using LEDs mounted on the PCB. The loopback adapter is a high-performance integrated duplex serial data link for loopback Technologies MAM1Q00A-QSA communications.I have two machines, each with a 10 Gb adapter, directly connected with an SFP cable. I purchased three SFP cables that look exactly alike (physically and specs), but only one works. I'm having trouble finding clear information about SFP cables, so I appreciate the help in understanding the differences.Champion ONE’s SFP+ Twinax/Direct Attach Cables provide an inexpensive, low-power alternative to optical SFP+ transceivers and are a perfect fit for datacenter applications. These SFP cable can be used for simplified intra rack and inter rack configurations. Complete with durable polymer pull tabs to allow for easy removal.

2013/09/01

SFP+ connected network devices such as switches

SFP modules through the CDR and electronic dispersion compensation on the outside of the module, while the more reduced the size and power consumption. They are used for telecommunications and data communications applications in optical communication. SFP+ Passive DAC connected network devices such as switches, routers and other equipment motherboards and optical fiber or UTP cables. SFP is also a kind of industry specifications which some fiber optic device providers support. SFP modules support SONET, Gigabit Ethernet, Fiber Channel as well as some other communication standards. This standard extends to SFP+, which can support 10.0 Gbit/s transfer rate, including 8 gigabit Fiber Channel and 10GbE. The introduction of fiber optic and copper versions of the SFP+ module versions, and the module’s XENPAK, X2 or XFP version comparison, SFP+ module will remain in the part of the circuit board to achieve, rather than the module implementation.New generation GBIC modules are thought to be the SFP+ transceivers. Short for small form-factor pluggable, SFP+ modules will also be hot pluggable optics. Hot pluggable transceivers tend to be simpler to keep up and change circuitry provides in comparison to basic interface modules. Items like Cisco SFP transceivers tend to be smaller and are only about half how big GBIC optics. These modules send rates that vary from 100 Mbps to about 4+ Gbps, while SFP+ modules can send rates of 10 Gbps. You will find that these modules transmit as much as 120+ kilometers right down to about 500 meters.