In recent years, traces of optical-to-electrical modules can be seen everywhere in data center computer rooms, such as large-scale enterprise integrated wiring systems, high-efficiency network systems, and monitoring systems. What are optical-to-electrical modules? This article will use gigabit optical-to-electrical modules. Take the 10 Gigabit optical-to-electrical module as an example to describe in detail how to use the optical-to-electrical module.
What is an optical-to-electrical module?
The optical-to-electrical module is also called an electrical interface module, and its interface type is RJ45. Optical-to-electrical module is a module that supports hot swap, and the package types include SFP, SFP+, GBIC, etc. Optical-to-electrical modules are divided into 100M optical-to-electrical modules, 10G optical-to-electrical modules, 10G optical-to-electrical modules and adaptive optical-to-electrical modules according to different rates. The transfer module is the most widely used.
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1. Introduction to Gigabit Optical to Power Module
The Gigabit optical-to-electrical module (ie, 1000Base SFP electrical port module), as its name implies, has a transmission rate of 1000 Mbps, and is widely used in Gigabit Ethernet. The difference between the gigabit optical-to-electrical module and the gigabit optical module is that one end of the gigabit optical-to-electrical module uses an electrical port (RJ45), and its interface is connected to a network cable; while one end of the gigabit optical module uses an optical port port, and its interface is connected with a jumper. The gigabit optical-to-electrical module has good conduction performance and has a self-locking function, which can effectively prevent the connection cable from loosening and falling off.
2. Introduction of 10 Gigabit Optical to Power Module
The 10G optical-to-electrical module (10G SFP+ electrical port module), as the name suggests, has a transmission rate of 10G. This module is specially designed for high-speed communication links. Compared with ordinary optical modules, the power consumption of 10G optical-to-electrical modules is ordinary. It is half of the optical module and has stable performance. It can realize 10G transmission network through network cable, and is widely used in 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
Some people may ask about the adaptive optical-to-electrical module? The adaptive optical-to-electrical module is a module that integrates three rates of 10/100/1000Base into a CMOS chip, and can be applied to high-speed Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet. The 100M optical-to-electrical module will not be described here. The principle is the same as that of the 1000M optical-to-electrical module and the 10M optical-to-electrical module. With the high bandwidth requirements of data centers, the future 100M optical-to-electrical module will be Slowly fade out of the market.
How to use the optical-to-electrical module?
After the above introduction, I believe you have also discovered that the optical-to-electrical module is different from the ordinary optical module in that the optical-to-electrical module connects two network devices (such as switches, servers, network distribution frames, etc.) How to use it? The following will take the Gigabit optical-to-electrical module and the 10-gigabit optical-to-electrical module as examples to introduce you in detail.
1. Operation of the optical-to-electrical module
First, take the optical-to-electrical module out of the packaging box, and adjust the direction of the optical module (the pull-tab and the label face up, and the golden finger faces down). Then gently insert the optical-to-electrical module into the optical slot of the switch until it encounters resistance. Pay attention to observe whether the indicator light is on. If it is on, it means that the optical-to-electrical module has been activated.
Finally, insert the network cable into the electrical port of the optical-to-electrical module, and connect the other end to the network patch panel or server and other equipment.
Friendly reminder: Before using the optical-to-electrical module, make anti-static preparations, such as wearing an anti-static wristband.
2. The use scheme of Gigabit optical-to-electricity module
The most common way to use the gigabit optical-to-electrical module is to use it between two servers. At this time, a network patch panel is required for cross-connection.
3. The use scheme of 10G optical-to-electrical module
In data center wiring, 10G optical-to-electrical modules are often used between switches and servers to implement 10G transmission networks.
Popular questions and answers about optical-to-electrical modules
Q: Can the 10 Gigabit optical-to-electrical module be interconnected with the Gigabit optical-to-electrical module?
A: No. When the transmission distance and wavelength of the module are met, because the transmission rate of the 10G optical-to-electrical module greatly exceeds the rate requirement of the 10-Gigabit optical-to-electrical module, the 10-Gigabit optical-to-electrical module can be used as a gigabit optical-to-electrical module. , but it will cause waste of resources; in turn, the transmission rate of the gigabit optical-to-electrical module is far less than the rate requirement of the 10-gigabit optical-to-electrical module. , the load generated is too large, which is easy to break down the machine, so the Gigabit optical module cannot be used as a 10 Gigabit optical module.
Q: What is the maximum transmission distance of the gigabit optical-to-electrical module? What is the maximum transmission distance of the 10-gigabit optical-to-electrical module?
A: The gigabit optical-to-electrical module is generally connected with a Cat6 network cable, and its maximum transmission distance is 100m; the 10-gigabit optical-to-electrical module is generally connected with a Cat6a network cable, and its maximum transmission distance is 30m.
Q: Do both Gigabit optical-to-electrical modules and 10-gigabit optical-to-electrical modules support hot swap?
A: Yes, but do not operate frequently, otherwise the service life of the optical-to-electrical module will be affected.
Q: What should I pay attention to when purchasing an optical-to-electrical module?
A: First, the compatibility of the optical-to-electrical module; secondly, the transmission rate and transmission distance of the optical-to-electrical module; thirdly, the working temperature of the optical-to-electrical module, the general commercial temperature is 0~70℃, and the industrial temperature is -45~80℃; Fourth, the service life of the optical-to-electrical module. In addition, the brand of the optical-to-electrical module is also very important, which is related to after-sales service, so you must choose a regular manufacturer.
Summarize
Through the detailed introduction of the gigabit optical-to-electrical module and the 10-gigabit optical-to-electrical module in this article, I believe you should have a clear understanding of the optical-to-electrical module and how to use the optical-to-electrical module. ZR Cable can provide you with various types of high-quality optical-to-electrical modules, such as 100M optical-to-electrical modules, gigabit optical-to-electrical modules, 10G optical-to-electrical modules, and adaptive optical-to-electrical modules.
