With the increasing network bandwidth to meet the global IP traffic demand, there will be a need to upgrade to 40G Ethernet links for switch to server and storage area network connections in data centers. And the biggest market for 40G Ethernet (40 GbE) is in data centers for interconnection links with servers and storage […]
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Which to Choose for 40GBASE-LR4 QSFP+ Transceiver: PSM or CWDM?
It is well known that 40GBASE-SR4 QSFP+ transceiver uses a parallel multimode fiber (MMF) link to achieve 40G. It offers four independent transmit and receive channels and each channel is capable of 10G operation for an aggregate data rate of 40G with distances up to 100 meters on OM3 MMF or 150 meters on OM4 […]
Data Center 40G Migration with OM3 and OM4 Optical Connectivity
Why Migrate to 40G With the quick development in data center, cabling infrastructures should provide manageability, flexibility and reliability. Deployment of optical connectivity solutions enables for an infrastructure meeting these requirements for current applications and data rates. Scalability is another key factor that needs to consider when choosing the type of optical connectivity. It refers […]