Avaya AA1419074-E6 Datasheet download pdf (Page 47)

Chapter 6: 10 Gigabit small form factor

pluggable transceivers

This section describes how to install and remove 10 gigabit small form factor pluggable (XFP) transceivers,

and lists some technical specifications for the supported XFP models.

Important:

Avaya recommends that you only use Avaya-qualified XFPs. If you do choose to use other vendor

XFPs, be aware that Avaya does not support the use of other XFPs.

Navigation

• Selecting an XFP on page 47

• Installing an XFP on page 49

• Removing an XFP on page 50

• XFP specifications on page 53

Selecting an XFP

Use an XFP transceiver to interface a device motherboard to a fiber optic cable. Select the

appropriate transceiver to provide the required reach.

Procedure steps

1. Determine the required reach.

Depending on the product, XFPs are available for cable distances of up to 300

meters (m), 10 kilometers (km), 40 km, and 80 km.

2. Determine wavelength restrictions or requirements.

3. Use the following job aids to determine the appropriate XFP for your application.

Job aid

XFPs are hot-swappable input and output enhancement components designed for use with

Avaya products to allow 10 gigabit Ethernet ports to link with other 10 gigabit Ethernet ports.

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