Signal Hound SM200A Configuration Guide

Introduction
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Figure 2: 10GbE copper cable. Terminated with two non detachable SFP+ modules.
Fiber cables are constructed from a length of fiber cabling and two detachable SFP+ transceiver
modules. The type of fiber cabling and paired SFP+ module must be compatible for the assembled
cable to work. The type of fiber cable used will depend on the SFP+ transceiver module. There
are a number of SFP+ fiber transceiver standards, some of the most common and the ones
recommended by Signal Hound are the 10GBASE-SR, LR, ER, and ZR. Each standard uses a
different light wavelength, fiber cable type, and has a different reach (maximum cable length).
Standard Name
Wavelength
Cable Type
Reach in km
10GBASE-SR
850nm
OM3/4 multi-mode*
0.3/0.4
10GBASE-LR
1310nm
OS2 single-mode
10
10GBASE-ER
1550nm
OS2 single-mode
40
10GBASE-ZR
1550nm
OS2 single-mode
80
Figure 3: *While compatible with several other fiber types, we recommend OM3/4.

Signal Hound SM200A Specifications

General

Brand	Signal Hound
Model	SM200A
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English