• September 11. 2021

The previous storage technology only uses the storage device as an auxiliary device of the server. The large-capacity data exchange between servers can only rely on traditional networks, and cannot adapt to the development of IT technology in terms of speed, security, cross-platform sharing, and unlimited expansion. Under such circumstances, SAN technology came into being. Fibre Channel SCSI techn...

• September 09. 2021

As an important part of the optical fiber communication system, the optical module plays the role of photoelectric conversion. But many people don’t know: What are the core components inside an optical module? How do TOSA, ROSA, CDR, LDD, TIA work together? This article explains each component’s function, structure, and working principle to help you fully understand optical module design. 1. What ...

• September 07. 2021

32G Fibre Channel network is the sixth-generation channel technology. In the next 10 years, Fibre Channel will still be the preferred storage protocol for data centers. In this article, ETU-LINK will introduce the 32G SFP28 FC multi-mode（MM) optical module and its application in the data center 32G storage network SAN. 32G SFP28 FC MM optical module (ES2853X-3LCD01) adopts hot-swappable SFP28...

• September 03. 2021

In the establishment of a 10G network, we will face a choice, that is, whether we choose optical fiber cabling or copper cabling. Optical fiber cabling systems are divided into multi-mode（MM) optical fiber cabling systems and single-mode(SM) optical fiber cabling systems, among which 10G MM optical fiber cabling systems need to use 10G SFP+ MM optical modules, 10G AOC active optical...

• August 31. 2021

In this article, ETU-LINK will explain several problems that may occur after the optical fiber test is passed and the corresponding detailed analysis. (1) Why does the optical fiber test pass, but the packet is still lost when the network is running? In the standard selection, many users will make some obvious mistakes, such as not paying attention to whether the tested fiber is 50/125μm (OM2, OM3...

• August 28. 2021

Fiber patch cords are widely used in the field of optical communications and optoelectronics. Insertion loss and return loss are two important indicators of fiber patch cords. Insertion loss will weaken the optical power in the optical link and reduce receiving sensitivity, while return loss will change the spectral width of the laser diode of the light source, introduce noise to the sys...

• August 26. 2021

Nowadays, video surveillance systems have become one of the indispensable infrastructures in cities, communities, factories, parks, campuses and other scenes. With the rapid popularization of 4K/8K high-definition cameras, AI smart cameras and panoramic monitoring equipment, the transmission bandwidth, signal stability and transmission distance of video surveillance networks have put forward highe...

• August 24. 2021

According to the working temperature range, optical modules can be divided into commercial (0℃ - 70℃), expansion (- 20℃ - 85℃), industrial (- 40℃ - 85℃). Generally, only commercial optical module is needed for indoor optical module, but industrial optical module is needed if the optical module is used in outdoor environment with uncertain and fluctuating temperature (such as remote mountain area, ...

• August 19. 2021

NAS storage network is a solution to meet the low-cost storage needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. Among them, NAS storage refers to network-attached storage, which is a device for storing data. It takes data as the center, completely separates storage devices and servers, and centrally manages data, thereby freeing up bandwidth, improving performance, reducing total cost of ownership, an...

• August 17. 2021

Optical modules will go through strict testing and quality inspection procedures before shipment, such as material testing, parameter testing, aging testing, real machine testing, end-face testing, etc. The results of all test items must reach the standard level, otherwise the optical module will be returned to the production line to re-adjust. Understanding these tests will help you distinguish t...

• August 14. 2021

Speaking of PON optical modules, let's first understand what PON is. Generally speaking, PON refers to a passive optical fiber network, which is an important way for broadband access network services to be carried. PON technology originated in 1995. Later, according to the difference between the data link layer and the physical layer, PON technology was gradually subdivided into APON, EPON, and GP...

• August 12. 2021

In recent years, in order to cope with the rapid development of ultra-definition video, cloud storage and cloud computing services, major IT giants and telecom operators around the world are actively preparing to build large data centers. The 10G network can no longer meet the current data transmission needs, and the emergence of the 40G network has greatly eased the pressure on the data center. N...