Axiom PAN-SFP-ZX-AX 1000BASE-ZX SFP Transceiver for Palo Alto - 1000Base-X Gigabit Ethernet - Optical Fiber - MSA Compliant
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This SFP transceiver operates on 1000Base-X network technology, delivering data transfer rates up to 1000Mbps over supported optical fiber cables. It features a single 1000Base-X network port, providing a dedicated interface for fiber optic connectivity in Gigabit Ethernet environments.
The module is fully MSA compliant, ensuring interoperability with a wide range of networking equipment that adheres to multi-source agreement standards. Its optical fiber media support enables data transmission over longer distances compared to traditional copper cabling, with reduced susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.
Key Product Advantages
This transceiver offers significant performance and reliability benefits for network deployments requiring fiber optic connectivity. Its design prioritizes compatibility and ease of integration with existing Palo Alto Networks infrastructure.
High-Speed Data Transmission
Leverages 1000Base-X technology to deliver Gigabit Ethernet speeds, providing up to 10x faster performance than standard Ethernet connections for efficient data transfer between servers and network components.
- Up to 1000Mbps data transfer rate
- Optimized for high-performance networking
Fiber Optic Compatibility
Supports optical fiber cabling, enabling extended transmission distances and reliable data transfer across network segments with minimal signal degradation.
- Enables longer distance connectivity
- Reduces electromagnetic interference
Standards Compliance
MSA compliance ensures broad compatibility with networking equipment from multiple vendors, providing flexibility in network design and component selection.
- Ensures interoperability
- Simplifies network integration
Deployment / Use Cases
This SFP transceiver is ideal for organizations extending their network infrastructure with fiber optic connectivity. It serves as a critical component in environments where reliable, high-speed data transmission over distance is essential.
Common deployment scenarios include connecting network switches to servers in data centers, linking buildings across campuses with fiber backbone connections, and integrating with Palo Alto Networks security appliances that require SFP interfaces. The transceiver is particularly valuable in situations where copper cabling limitations make fiber optic solutions necessary for maintaining network performance and reliability.
Data Center Connectivity
Connect servers to network switches with fiber optic cabling to achieve high-speed data transfer within rack environments or across data center floors.
Network Backbone Extension
Extend network reach between buildings or across campuses using fiber optic infrastructure while maintaining Gigabit Ethernet performance.
Highlights
- 1000Base-X technology delivers up to 1000Mbps data transfer rates
- Optical fiber compatible for extended distance connectivity
- MSA compliant for broad equipment interoperability
- Single 1000Base-X network port configuration
- Gigabit Ethernet performance over fiber optic media
- Designed for data networking and optical network applications
- Plug-and-play installation with Palo Alto Networks hardware
- Up to 10x faster than standard Ethernet connections
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PAN-SFP-ZX-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | 1000BASE-ZX SFP Transceiver for Palo Alto - PAN-SFP-ZX |
| Product Type | SFP (mini-GBIC) |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Data Networking,Optical Network |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 1 |
| Interfaces/Ports Details | 1 x 1000Base-X Network |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | 1000Base-X |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | MSA Compliant |
FAQ
What network technology does this SFP transceiver use?
This transceiver uses 1000Base-X network technology, which is a standard for Gigabit Ethernet over fiber optic media. It delivers data transfer rates up to 1000Mbps, providing high-performance connectivity for data networking applications that require fiber optic infrastructure.
What type of cabling is compatible with this transceiver?
The transceiver is compatible with optical fiber cabling. It supports fiber optic media, which enables data transmission over longer distances compared to traditional copper cables while providing improved signal integrity and reduced susceptibility to electromagnetic interference in network environments.
What does MSA compliant mean for this transceiver?
MSA compliant indicates that this transceiver adheres to Multi-Source Agreement standards, which ensure interoperability with networking equipment from multiple manufacturers. This compliance guarantees that the module will work properly with a wide range of switches, routers, and other network devices that support standard SFP interfaces.
How many ports does this SFP transceiver have?
This transceiver features a single 1000Base-X network port. The single-port configuration provides dedicated fiber optic connectivity for Gigabit Ethernet applications, making it suitable for point-to-point connections between network devices in various deployment scenarios.