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Ortronics XCVR-S40V55-CW55-A Ciena SFP+ Module - 10GbE CWDM Optical Fiber Transceiver
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This optical transceiver operates at a maximum data transfer rate of 10 Gbit/s, providing the bandwidth necessary for demanding network applications. It supports optical fiber media, which offers advantages in durability, minimal signal loss, and extended transmission distances compared to copper alternatives. The 10GBase-CWDM implementation utilizes specific wavelengths to multiplex signals, optimizing fiber capacity and reducing infrastructure costs.
The module is built to meet industry environmental standards, including RoHS compliance, ensuring it contains no hazardous substances. Its design prioritizes reliability and interoperability in diverse networking scenarios.
Key Product Advantages
This SFP+ module combines high performance with practical design features that benefit network deployments. Its CWDM technology allows for efficient fiber utilization, reducing the need for additional fiber strands and lowering overall network costs. The optical fiber support ensures stable, high-speed data transfers over longer distances with minimal interference.
Enhanced Fiber Efficiency
10GBase-CWDM technology multiplexes multiple data channels onto a single fiber, maximizing existing infrastructure and simplifying network architecture.
- Reduces fiber count requirements
- Supports scalable network growth
Reliable Optical Performance
Optical fiber media provides superior signal integrity and durability, ensuring consistent 10GbE connectivity in demanding environments.
- Minimizes signal loss over distance
- Resistant to electromagnetic interference
Deployment / Use Cases
The Ortronics Ciena SFP+ Module is ideal for scenarios requiring robust, high-speed optical connectivity. It serves as a critical component in data center interconnects, enterprise backbone networks, and telecommunications links where 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance is essential.
Common applications include connecting switches, routers, and servers in environments that demand low latency and high bandwidth. Its compatibility with CWDM systems makes it suitable for metropolitan area networks (MANs) and service provider infrastructures that leverage wavelength division multiplexing to optimize fiber resources.
Data Center Interconnects
Use this module to link core switches and storage arrays within data centers, ensuring fast and reliable data transfers between critical infrastructure components.
Enterprise Network Backbones
Deploy in campus or building networks to support high-bandwidth applications like video conferencing, large file transfers, and virtualized environments.
Physical Profile
The transceiver features a compact design with dimensions of 0.33" (8.50 mm) in height, 0.52" (13.30 mm) in width, and 2.30" (58.40 mm) in depth, conforming to the standard SFP+ form factor. This small footprint allows for high-density installations in networking equipment, maximizing port utilization without sacrificing performance. The module is hot-pluggable, enabling installation or replacement without powering down the host device, which minimizes downtime during maintenance or upgrades.
- Width
- 0.52" (13.30 mm)
- Depth
- 2.30" (58.40 mm)
- Height
- 0.33" (8.50 mm)
Highlights
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ optical transceiver for high-speed data networking
- Supports 10GBase-CWDM technology for efficient fiber utilization
- Maximum data transfer rate of 10 Gbit/s over optical fiber media
- Hot-pluggable design allows easy installation without network downtime
- Compact SFP+ form factor for high-density deployments
- RoHS compliant and environmentally friendly construction
- Ideal for data center, enterprise, and telecommunications applications
- Manufacturer part number XCVR-S40V55-CW55-A for precise compatibility
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Legrand Group |
| Manufacturer Part Number | XCVR-S40V55-CW55-A |
| Brand Name | Approved Networks |
| Product Name | Ciena SFP+ Module |
| Product Type | SFP+ |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Data Networking,Optical Network |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | 10GBase-CWDM |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbit/s |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Height | 0.33" (8.50 mm) |
| Width | 0.52" (13.30 mm) |
| Depth | 2.30" (58.40 mm) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
FAQ
What is the maximum data transfer rate of this SFP+ module?
This Ortronics Ciena SFP+ Module supports a maximum data transfer rate of 10 Gbit/s, providing full 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance. It utilizes 10GBase-CWDM technology to achieve this speed over optical fiber, making it suitable for high-bandwidth applications like data center interconnects and network backbones.
Does this transceiver support optical fiber or copper connections?
This module supports optical fiber media exclusively. It is designed for use with fiber optic cabling, which offers advantages in signal integrity, distance, and resistance to interference compared to copper. The optical fiber compatibility ensures reliable data transfers for networking and optical network applications.
What does 10GBase-CWDM mean for this SFP+ module?
10GBase-CWDM refers to Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing, a technology that allows multiple data channels to be transmitted over a single fiber strand using different wavelengths. This module implements CWDM to optimize fiber infrastructure, reducing the need for additional fibers and supporting efficient network scaling in environments like metropolitan area networks.