GEN7iB
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INTERFACE/CONTROLLER
INTERFACE/CONTROLLER
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10 Gbit Ethernet Option accessories
The 10 Gbit Ethernet card supports multiple (10 Gbit) SFP+ modules which are sepa-
rately available, see options in the GEN7iB data sheet for ordering.
The types of 10 Gbit SFP+ module that are used with this Ethernet card are:
● 10 Gbit (850 nm) - Multi Mode
● 10 Gbit (1310 nm) - Single Mode
● 10 Gbit (RJ45) - Copper
SFP modules rated at 1 Gbit and are not suitable for this card. Please select the SFP+ mod-
ules which are rated at 10 Gbit.
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Fig. 11.19 SFP optical network device
A SFP shown with dust-cap and removal bar
B SFP label - 850 or 1310 nm
1310 nm Single Mode (SM) and 850 nm Multi Mode (MM) optical ber transceivers use spe-
cic cables. Therefore, make sure that the correct mode/specication of ber optic cable is
used.