XENPAK Interfaces
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The launch power (measured using the average power method used by power meters) is measured at the factory. The
average launch power minimum value is provided as a reference, not a pass/fail criterion.
ZR XENPAK
The ZR XENPAK supports SMF and has SC connectors.
The ZR XENPAK requires the software versions listed in Table 70.
Table 71 lists specifications for the ZR XENPAK module
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To prevent permanent damage to the ZR XENPAK and other equipment: always check the optical input power of the
receiver before inserting the fiber. The maximum optical input power for the receiver is -7 dBm. If you use optical
loopback for diagnostics purposes, the loopback requires a minimum of 10 dB optical attenuation. The
recommended attenuation range is 10 dB to 15 dB.
Table 70: ZR XENPAK software requirements
Switch Model Required Software
BlackDiamond Switches
BlackDiamond 10808 ExtremeXOS 11.3.1 or later
BlackDiamond 8800 series ExtremeXOS 11.3.1 or later
BlackDiamond 12804 ExtremeXOS 11.4 or later
BlackDiamond 12802 ExtremeXOS 12.0 or later
Summit Switches
Summit X450 series ExtremeXOS 11.3.1 or later
Summit X450a series ExtremeXOS 11.3.1 or later
Summit X450e series ExtremeXOS 11.3.1 or later
Table 71: ZR XENPAK module specifications
Parameter Minimum Maximum
Transmitter
Optical output power 0 dBm 4 dBm
Center wavelength 1530 nm 1565 nm
Receiver
Optical input power -22 dBm -7 dBm
Operating wavelength 1530 nm 1565 nm
General
Optical link loss 11 dB 22 dB
Optical dispersion 0 ps/nm 1600 ps/nm
Distance 80 km