Ethernet Transceivers

Affordable and Reliable 1 & 10Gb Transceivers for BLADE’s Ethernet Switch Modules

BLADE Network Technologies is proud to offer a variety of pluggable Ethernet transceivers.

These transceivers function as the interface between the physical layer and the data link layer in high-density datacenter applications, local area networks (LANs), and iSCSI storage area networks (SANs).

BLADE 10Gb Ethernet XFP 10GBASE-CX4 Copper Transceiver

The BLADE Network Technologies 10Gb Ethernet CX-4 Copper XFP Transceiver short range module is an XFP 10 Gigabit Ethernet small-form factor, hot-pluggable transceiver that plugs into a high-speed data port that provides CX4 connectivity between blade server switches and copper 10GBASE-CX4 network devices.

The BLADE transceiver module supports link spans up to 15 meters on appropriate CX4-grade copper cables.

BLADE 10Gb Ethernet SFP+ Transceiver Short Range

Designed specifically for BLADE Network Technologies’ 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch modules, this small form factor, hot-pluggable 10Gb Ethernet transceiver provides excellent optical performance in port-dense networks.

The BLADE 10GBase-SR Ethernet SFP+ Transceiver supports link spans up to 300 meters.

BLADE 10Gb Ethernet XFP Optical Transceiver-Short Range

Designed specifically for BLADE Network Technologies’ 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch modules, this small form factor, hot-pluggable 10Gb Ethernet transceiver provides excellent optical performance in port-dense networks.

The BLADE 10Gb Ethernet XFP Optical Transceiver supports link spans up to 300 meters.

Features and Benefits of XFP Modules
Features	Benefits
Affordable	Lower cost means smaller capital budgets for 10Gb deployments.
Reliable	Quality tested specifically for use in BLADE’s 10Gb Ethernet switch modules, and backed by a 1 year warranty. Extended warranty coverage also available.
Robust	Superb 10Gb link performance in challenging thermal environments up to 70°C.
Small XFP Package	Optimal performance in port dense environments
Up-to-Spec	Compliant with IEEE 802.3ae d10GBASE-SR, operating at 10.312 Gbps for Ethernet applications (BN-CKM-SR), or IEEE 802.3ak 10BASE-SR compliant—10GBASE-CX4 operating at 10.3125Gbps (BN-CKM-X-CX4).

BLADE Gigabit Ethernet SFP 1000BASE-LX Fiber Transceiver

The BLADE Network Technologies Gigabit Ethernet LX Fiber SFP Transceiver long range module is an SFP Gigabit Ethernet small-form factor, hot-pluggable transceiver that plugs into a SFP data port that provides 1000BASE-LX connectivity for long distance connectivity of network devices.

This BLADE transceiver module supports link spans up to 10 kilometers on appropriate single mode fiber cables.

Features and Benefits of the SFP Module
Features	Benefits
Affordable	Lower your capital budget.
Reliable	Quality assured by BLADE Network Technologies’ test labs to work with Blade-designed Ethernet switches.
Robust	Excellent 1000BASE-LX performance in challenging thermal environments up to 70°C.
Small SFP Package	Optimal performance in port dense environments

Currently Supported Devices

BLADE 10Gb Ethernet XFP CX4 Transceiver

• Nortel Layer 2/3 10Gb Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter H/HT (6 ports)

BLADE 10Gb Ethernet XFP Optical Transceiver

• Nortel Layer 2/3 10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter (1 port)
• Nortel Layer 2/3 10Gb Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter H/HT (6 ports)

BLADE Gigabit Ethernet SFP 1000BASE-LX Fiber Transceiver

• HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch (HP c-Class) (4 ports)

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