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1G TO 16G FC SFP+ AND 40G QSFP+ TRANSCEIVERS

Smartoptics SFP+ transceivers are the go-to form factor for Fibre Channel speeds up to 16G and QSFP+ is designed for 40G.

What is SFP+?

SFP+ transceivers are focused on SAN protocols ranging from 1G up to 16G while also supporting other protocols such as Ethernet. SFP+ offers the versatility to be used in everything from Ethernet-based networks and broadband networks to SAN applications. 

What is QSFP+?

QSFP+ transceivers are designed for running 40G Ethernet. One of the advantages of Smartoptics QSFP+ transceivers is that you can use them for cost-efficient break-out applications. This means you can aggregate four 10G SFP+ signals into one QSFP+ 40G Ethernet plug.

Smartoptics range of SFP+ transceivers

Smartoptics SFP+ transceivers are available in a multi-service version for 1G-11.3G and an FC-only version for 4G-16G. SFP+ is suited for a wide range of Fibre Channel data center applications – from bottom of rack to top of rack, rack to rack and inter data center. 

SFP+ transceivers are also a good fit for mobile backhaul and fronthaul. CWDM- and DWDM-based SFP+ transceivers are included to bridge longer distances and provide the higher capacity capabilities offered by these technologies. 

QSFP+ and SFP+ DAC and AOC

QSFP+ and SFP+ Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables provide a complete cable assembly instead of discrete components for short-distance connectivity. QSFP+ and SFP+ Active Optical Cables (AOCs) are also complete cable assemblies but use real transceivers and are suitable for longer distances.

Selected features of Smartoptics QSFP+ and SFP+ transceivers

  • 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 10G breakout applications 
  • Easily reprogrammable for additional uses 

 

Learn more about Smartoptics QSFP+ and SFP+ transceivers

Download the overview datasheet for QSFP+ and SFP+ transceivers, or browse all our transceivers, AOC and DAC cable assemblies.

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