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Upcoming 40/100G Technology
The past decades witnessed the tremendous advancement in Ethernet network transmission speeds from 10/100 base systems to 1G then 10G deployments. Today, 10G server uplinks are ubiquitous in the data center, driven by the need for higher bandwidth, 40/100G...
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SFP+ DAC Cables – HP JD097C and JD095C Illustration
SFP+ Direct Attach or SFP+ DAC, as the name implies, uses SFP+ MSA and the inexpensive copper twinax cable with SFP+ connectors on both sides, provides 10G Ethernet connectivity between devices with SFP+ interfaces, which make itself a cost-effective...
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Are You Ready for Embracing 100G Ethernet?
Ethernet as the networking standards, enables computers to locally connect to each other, which is the ultra-strong backbone to the many networks we use every day. Although most of the Ethernet market is still running around 1 Gbqs or 10 Gbqs, there is...
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Choose Copper or Fiber Cabling Solutions for 1 GbE and 10 GbE Infrastructure
It is ususally troublesome for subscribers to select cabling solutions for Ethernet application, especially for those inexperienced end users. 1G and 10G Ethernet network have been widely utilized to provide high-bandwidth services. Fiber and copper cabling...
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All about Cisco S-Class Optics
Nowadays, fierce competition among companies and enterprises has accelerated the launching of new products in succession. Of course, there is no exception to Cisco. Cisco S-class optics were launched In December 2014. Many people feel confused about this...
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1000BASE-T – Gigabit Over Copper Cabling
With the massive applications of bandwidth-related products in telecommunication networks, people may encounter a dilemma of whether to deploy fiber-based or copper-based infrastructure. Limited budget always comes as an essential factor deciding people’s...
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The 40G QSFP transceiver Comparison
Data center regularly went through great migration from 1G, 10G to 40G, 100G over the past few decade. Since IEEE 802.3ba standard defined the 40G Ethernet on June 17, 2010. The newest widely adopted optical transceivers is the QSFP+ that offers aggregated...
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Basic Information About Fiber Optic Transceiver
Optical fiber transceivers are also called fiber optic transmitter and receiver, which are used to send and receive optical information in a variety of different applications. The role of the optical module is photoelectric conversion. These optical modules...
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Five Tips to Purchase of a Transceiver Module
A transceiver is a combination of a transmitter and a receiver in a single device where they function independently for bidirectional communication. Furthermore, transceiver modules are hot-swappable I/O (input/output) devices which plug into module sockets....
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Applying Fiber Plug-and-Play Solutions in Data Center
Fiber plug-and-play solutions for backbone and to the desk applications are a cost-effective and easy install option for mission critical applications such as Data Centers and Storage Area networks (SAN’s). Most fiber plug-and-play solutions operate at...
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Optical network sales slip in third quarter 2015: IHS
Sales of optical network hardware slipped 10% sequentially in the third quarter of 2015, according to the most recent tally from IHS (NYSE:IHS). Gains in North America were not enough to offset declines in the Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) and Central...
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Mellanox Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (QSFP+) Interconnect Solutions
From 3Mbps to the IEEE 802.3ba standard now supporting 40/100G speed, telecommunication field has gone through a huge migration. Let us ignore what has happened in this process, and take a look at the sudden emergence of 40G network, which has far-reaching...
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How to Select the Basic Materials of the LAN
Installing or designing network may pose a challenge as there are multiple optical solutions that meet the same specification or requirement. But by understanding the basic optical components and the specific performance requirements, you will be able...
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25G Ethernet Q&A
25G Ethernet, developed by IEEE 802.3 task force P802.3by is a newly proposed standard for Ethernet connectivity. After its appearance, the road to 100G is considered to be 10G→25G→100G. 25G Ethernet may be the quickest path to completion IEEE Ethernet...
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250um Loose-tube vs. 900um Tight Buffered Fiber
Choosing the right fiber-optic cable has become more challenging than ever. Factors like the advent of new cable designs, suppliers, changes in fiber specifications, and the many claims of cable performance can confuse even the most seasoned network designers....
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Introduction to 25G and 40G Ethernet Network
When you look at the evolution of networking and the data that drives it, there is no surprise that Ethernet has been and will continue to be the most widely used network interface. Consumers and network designers wish to smoothly migrate to higher network...
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ZTE announces record 2015 revenues on LTE and optical networks
Chinese networking vendor ZTE maintained its strong profit growth in 2015, but this time it was fuelled by a healthy jump in revenues as much as cutting overheads. In its guidance for full-year 2015 ZTE said it expects revenue to top RMB 100 billion,...
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Cost Comparison : Single-mode Vs. Multimode Fiber Optics
There is the long-term debate between single-mode and multimode optics. From the data rate, link distance, and costs, people usually will calculate every single difference between them. However, this article will not talk about the technical distinctions...
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Describing Cisco GLC 1000BASE SFP Transceiver Modules
Cisco SFP module, compatible with 1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet standard is a hot-swappable input/output device that can plug into a Gigabit Ethernet slot of Cisco switches and routers. Cisco, as a telecom giant supplies a whole series of fiber optic transceiver...
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Introduction to CFP-40G-LR4 and CFP-100G-LR4
The C form-factor pluggable (CFP) is specified by a multi-source agreement (MSA) among many manufacturers for the transmission of high-speed digital signals. The CFP transceiver can both support 100 Gbit/s or OTU4, and 40Gbit/s OTU3 signals. The 40G and...
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How to Minimize the limitations on the Transmission Distance
Transmission distance is the NO.1 factor that designers would take into account when deploying network because the exact transmission distance that fiber optic can support is usually limited by many factors. How to avoid this situation? Is there a method...
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Ford plans commuter app, Ford car not required
SAN FRANCISCO – Ford is making a big push to get intimately involved with the daily mobility needs of all motorists, regardless of whether they own a Ford automobile. In April, the automaker will launch a smartphone app called FordPass that helps users...
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To Push or to Pull, That Is the Question?
Push and pull usually come as the opposite side, but in the case of telecommunication field, they definitely come hand in hand. Push-Pull or Pull-Pull cables are used for greater freedom in routing allowing for smaller bend radii in some installations....
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Structured Cabling or Unstructured Cabling Solutions
40G network has replaced 10G lately and used worldwide, under this circumstance, 40G equipment like 40G transceivers and QSFP+ cables are required. Plan the cabling system in advance is the prerequisites to the designing of network system. The goal is...
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Single-mode vs. Multi-mode Transceiver
We are quite familiar with difference between single-mode fiber (SMF) and multi-mode fiber (MMF), but we know little about single-mode and multi-mode transceiver. So what are they? And how to choose between them. Actually single-mode and multi-mode fiber...
