100G QSFP28 AND MULTI-PROTOCOL SFP28
Smartoptics has pluggable QSFP28 transceivers for 100G Ethernet and SFP28 32G FC modules approved by both Brocade and Cisco.
What is QSFP28?
QSFP28 transceivers are designed for high capacity 100G Ethernet. Our pluggable QSFP28 transceivers are a popular choice for Data Center Interconnect (DCI). Read more about using QSFP28 transceivers for 100G data center connectivity. Smartoptics QSFP28 transceivers can also be combined with our DCP suite of open line systems and ROADMs and with modular transponders and muxponders to improve flexibility for metro, regional and long-haul applications.
SFP28 transceivers approved for Brocade and Cisco
32G FC SFP28 transceivers are preferred for mission-critical SAN workloads. Smartoptics has SFP28 transceivers that are uniquely approved for Brocade. SFP28 transceivers tested and approved for Cisco are also available. SFP28 transceivers are not only used for 32G Fibre Channel but also support 25G Ethernet. This is advantageous for break-out applications, as four SFP28 transceivers running 25G Ethernet can be aggregated to one QSFP28 100G ethernet plug.
QSFP28 and SFP28 DAC and AOC
QSFP28 and SFP28 Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables provide a complete cable assembly instead of discrete components for short-distance connectivity. QSFP28 and SFP28 Active Optical Cables (AOCs) are also complete cable assemblies but use real transceivers and are suitable for longer distances.
Selected SFP28 and QSFP28 transceiver features
- Support for multimode and single-mode fiber
- Interoperable with major switch vendors
- For distances ranging from within a data center to metro, regional and long-haul
- Enhanced digital diagnostic information via I2C interface
- Extended temperature versions available for harsh environmental conditions
- Pluggable compact form factor
- Multi-source agreement (MSA) compliant
- Support for 4x 25G breakout applications
- Easily reprogrammable for additional uses
Learn more about Smartoptics SFP28 and QSFP28 transceivers
Download the overview datasheet for SFP28 and QSFP28 transceivers, or browse all our transceivers, AOC and DAC cable assemblies.
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