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Tom Randstrom · 10-28-2010

This document is designed to provide a reference guide for locating frequently requested information regarding pluggable optical transceivers; better known to as GBICs, SFP/ SFP+s, XFPs, XENPAKs, X2s or other. Although much of this information is f...

Tom Randstrom · 10-28-2010

This document is designed to provide a reference guide for locating frequently requested information regarding pluggable optical transceivers; better known to as GBICs, SFP/ SFP+s, XFPs, XENPAKs, X2s or other. Although much of this information is f...

Tom Randstrom · 03-14-2008

The following question is posted under â€œoptical networkingâ€ which may be better handled here. Can a single, multi-port SPA support APS on the same card or does it require 2 cards in either the same chassis or different chassis? Please answer usin...

Tom Randstrom · 03-22-2023

I believe the GS7000 would be handled under the Service Provider communication group, so they may have more support. I understand that ATX has licensed the GS7000 platform for continued development. They might be able to assist? https://atx.com/

Tom Randstrom · 01-23-2023

In your example table, the 10GBASE-SX identifies the specification that the SFP meets. The 10G = 10 Gigabit speed, the SX identifies the link reach (short). Thus, if you use two 10GBASE-SX compatible transceivers on the ends of the link, then you do...

Tom Randstrom · 12-22-2022

Because both the MGBSX1 and GLC-SX-MM are 1000BASE-SX compatible transceivers. The benefits of standards.

Tom Randstrom · 12-13-2022

When designing an optical link, you want to make sure that it is operational across the entire operating characteristics of the specified transceiver; which allows you to swap a failed module (or similar type) and know that the link will be operation...

Tom Randstrom · 11-11-2022

Very difficult to 100% prevent, as fibers can be tapped without breaking. Secure the fiber path and access to the network needs to be strictly limited. Then good encryption. https://www.thefoa.org/tech/ref/appln/tap-fiber.html

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Transceivers_Info_Finder_v1.doc

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Re: Setting up GS7000 1.2 Gig nodes

Re: fields to compare to determine server to switch sfp compatibility?

Re: SG220 with MGBSX1 sfp compatible with WS-C3750X GLC-SX-MM sfp?

Re: Link Loss budget - Max SFP distance? Max TX vs Min TX?

Re: Tapping Fiber Optic