• May 28. 2021

In data center storage and networking, many users ask: What is a Fibre Channel (FC) optical module? What is an Ethernet optical module? Can they be used interchangeably? What are their key differences in protocol, speed, reliability, and application? Today, we will learn about optical fiber channel module, Ethernet optical module, and what is the difference between them?  I. What Is Fibr...

• May 18. 2021

With the advent of 40G Ethernet, many enterprise users have begun to take full advantage of current 10G network equipment to upgrade to 40G networks. However, when high-speed switches and low-speed switches are interconnected, we will encounter the problem of insufficient SFP+ ports. At this time, we can use Yitian CVR-QSFP-SFP10G converter module to convert QSFP+ ports to SFP+ ports, an...

• May 08. 2021

We need to pay attention to the two parameters of transmit optical power and receiving sensitivity when purchasing optical modules, because these two parameters are one of the key factors to ensure the normal communication of optical modules. Next, ETU-LINK will introduce to you what are the transmitted optical power and the receiving sensitivity? And how to test the optical power of the optical m...

• April 30. 2021

10G SFP+ direct attach cable is a common cable for data center overhead cabling, which is used to connect small access switches and servers. 10G SFP+ direct attach cable is a low cost solution instead of optical module and AOC active optical cable. It has the advantages of low power consumption and low cost. It is an ideal choice for the connection between server and switch to ...

• April 27. 2021

With the rapid advancement of the 5G bearer network process, the demand for industrial-grade optical modules is increasing. The introduction of the 10G BiDi SFP+ ZR industrial module has enabled a new optical module solution for the construction of long-distance metropolitan area networks. Next ETU-LINK will briefly introduce the 10G BiDi SFP+ ZR industrial optical module. &nbs...

• April 07. 2021

As a switch brand equipment manufacturer, HP's equipment supports a variety of optical modules with different specifications. Users can choose the appropriate optical module according to their needs. Common optical modules are 100G QSFP28, 40G QSFP+, 25G SFP28, 10G SFP+ and 1.25G SFP etc. Below, ETU-LINK will give you a list of some commonly used HP optical module models. HP 1.25G SFP dual fiber s...

• March 26. 2021

Optical transceivers are core components for data transmission in network communication, and SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+ and QSFP28 are the most common packaging types of optical transceivers. These hot-swappable optical modules can be used to connect network switches and other network devices (such as servers, etc.) for data transmission. Before clarifying the difference between these package types, ...

• March 23. 2021

Before explaining the difference between the copper module and optical module, ETU-LINK takes you to know what the copper module and the optical module are. In fact, the copper module is a module that converts the optical port into the electrical port. Its function is to convert the optical signal into the electrical signal. Its interface type is RJ45.   The copper module has the charact...