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11.7 Option - 10 Gbit Ethernet interface (SFP+ Module)
The 10 Gbit Ethernet option is a Factory installed, ready to use Ethernet option with
two available Ethernet interfaces.
The 10 Gbit Ethernet card can be installed in addition to the standard on-board 1 Gbit
Ethernet connection. The 10 Gbit Ethernet card allows you to increase the throughput
speed of communication when compared to the standard 1 Gbit Ethernet. If installed,
the 10 Gbit Ethernet option can replace the use of the standard 1 Gbit Ethernet connec-
tion.
Laser Safety
The system is classiîž’ed as a Class 1 laser product. The SFP uses an optical light source for
data and command communication. It does not emit hazardous light, but direct exposure to
the beam should be avoided.
Fig. 11.17 10 Gbit Ethernet card - with SFP+ module
The maximum 10 Gbit throughput speed is per-card. Throughput speed is therefore a
shared speciîž’cation for both interfaces combined. It is possible that two interfaces can be
used at the same time but only when one interface is used for communication and the other
is used for storage. Two interfaces cannot be used at the same time for storage purposes
nor can they be used at the same time for communication purposes.