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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Encountering a stuck SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) module can be frustrating for IT technicians and network administrators. However, with the right approach and careful handling, you can safely remove a transceiver stuck in a switch without causing...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Cisco brand switches are most widely used networking devices in the world. They are key building blocks for any network, and they connect multiple devices, such as computers, wireless access points, printers, and servers on the same...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] MikroTik RouterOS supports many different types of Ethernet interfaces - ranging from 10Mbps to 10Gbps Ethernet over copper twisted pair, 1Gbps and 10Gbps SFP/SFP+ interfaces and 40Gbps QSFP interface. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=""] Some of the RouterBoard devices are equipped with...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] In the fast-evolving world of data centers and networking, selecting the appropriate cable type is key to optimizing performance, cost, and reliability. Active Optical Cables (AOC) and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables are two prevalent choices for...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] When exploring our 100G QSFP28 optical products, you might find yourself wondering, what is the difference 100G LR vs 100G LR4? (Although technically correct would be LR1 vs LR4). Is the LR4 a groundbreaking fourth-generation technology in...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] When building or expanding a network, the choice of networking equipment and components, such as SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceivers, is crucial for ensuring compatibility, performance, and cost-efficiency. Many network administrators often find themselves using products from...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Among the various optical transceiver technologies, CWDM4, LR4, and PSM4 transceivers are prominent. Each of these technologies has distinct characteristics and use cases. This article explores the differences between CWDM4, LR4, and PSM4, providing a comprehensive understanding...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] In the realm of optical transceivers, modulation techniques like Coherent Modulation and PAM4 (Pulse Amplitude Modulation 4-level) are pivotal in enabling high-speed data transmission across fiber optic networks. While both are crucial for modern optical communication, they...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] The short answer is yes, you can connect an SFP module on one end of your fiber link and an SFP+ on the other end. However, the following conditions must be met for this configuration to work: [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] With the increasing demand for optical equipment to deliver bigger data rates, new technologies are emerging. For a long time, NRZ (Non-return-to-Zero) was pushed to its limits to maximize existing hardware. However, this could only go so...