Modules SFP and SFP+
SFP (small form- factor pluggable) refers to a compact, hot- pluggable transceiver usually used for both data communications and telecommunication applications. Basically, the electrical interface and form factor are often specified by MSA (multi- source agreement). SFP interfaces a network device motherboard to a copper or fiber optic cable. It's a very famous industry format that is jointly developed as well as supported by numerous network component vendors around the globe. SFP transceivers have been designed in such a manner that they can hassle free support Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet, SONET as well as the other communication standards. Typically, as a result of its smallness, this hot- pluggable transceiver can obsolesce the formerly ubiquitous GBIC (Gigabit interface converter). SFP is sometimes referred as Mini- GBIC though there isn't any device with this name has ever been defined in the MSAs.
How to Connect SFP to GBICs
Modules GBICs and SFPs are often inserted into network routers and switches to connect the fiber cables. Basically, SFPs normally connect fiber cables which have got LC connectors that are smaller than the SC connectors usually used in conjunction with the GBICs. Each time you require to convert LC to SC, it is important that you make use of an SFP- to- GBIC converter rather than running a new fiber line. This is because fiber lines are normally run underground in most of the cases. Lets now have a look at the tips on how to connect SFPs to GBICs.
Things you will Require
*LC fiber cable
*SC fiber cable
*SFP- to- GBIC converter
Steps to Follow
#1.Insert your SFP module into your SFP- to- GBIC converter.
#2.Insert your GBIC module into your SFP- to- GBIC converter.
#3.Connect careful a fiber cable with your LC connector to the SFP. Try to push it till it clicks into the right place.
#4.To your SC connector, connect a fiber cable that connects the GBIC and then carefully turn on the SFP- to- GBIC converter.
Enhanced SFP Transceiver - SFP+
SFP transceivers which are normally available with a variety of receiver and transmitter types, allow its users to easily choose the appropriate transceiver for every link. This allows the users to be in a position to access the required optical reach over the optical fiber type available such as single-mode fiber or multi-mode fiber. Basically, optical SFP modules are nowadays available in different categories like the ones mentioned below.
SFP+ is the enhanced small form- factor pluggable can be defined as an enhanced version of SFP. It supports data rates up to 15 Gbit/s. Typically, the SFP+ module specification wash first published in the year 2006 and version 4.1 on 2009. SFP+ modules supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 8 Gbit/s Fibre Channel as well as the Optical Transport Network. They are very popular being supported by very many network component vendors.
Though the SFP+ standards do not include the 16G Fibre Channel, the transceiver can be used at such a speed. Don't you think that that is in deed great? Putting aside the data rate, the encoding technique is the other difference between the 8G Fibre Channel and the 16 G Fibre Channel.
Last but not the least, the physical dimensions of module SFP are smaller than the later XFP transceiver. Ensure that you make use of the SFP module and the SFP+ module in order to experience the various benefits they offer.