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Intel X520/X550/X710 NIC Guide
11/21/2025
Complete guide to Intel X520, X550, and X710 NICs covering supported speeds, firmware differences, PCIe requirements, breakout cables, and driver compatibility for optimal performance.
Finned-Top and Flat-Top OSFP explained
11/19/2025
Learn the key differences between finned-top and flat-top OSFP optical transceivers. Finned-top modules handle high-power 800G applications with integrated cooling, while flat-top designs
Connector polishing – What makes the distinction between UPC or APC.
10/6/2025
Learn the critical differences between UPC and APC fiber connector polishing. UPC offers 0° endface with 50-55 dB return loss, while APC's 8° angle achieves 60-65 dB for reflection-sensitive appli...
Industrial-Temperature Optical Transceivers: What Matters and Why
9/26/2025
Industrial-temperature optical transceivers survive extreme environments from -40°C to 85°C. Learn which temperature ranges, form factors, and applications need industrial-grade optics.
Technical differences between FC and Ethernet
8/22/2025
Comprehensive comparison of FC and Ethernet transport mechanisms covering encoding schemes, latency, error detection, and real-world applications for storage vs general networking.
Troubleshooting Guide: When Your 100G Transceivers Won’t Link
7/28/2025
Comprehensive troubleshooting guide for 100G transceiver link failures. Covers fiber connectivity, power budget, FEC mismatch, auto-negotiation, and wavelength issues with step-by-step solutions.
QSFP Breakout Cable Guide
7/28/2025
Complete guide to QSFP breakout cables covering 40G, 100G, 200G, and 400G configurations. Learn port mapping, DAC vs AOC options, vendor requirements, and common use cases for data centers.
A deep-dive into 400G Coherent Optics Guide: ZR, ZR+ and beyond.
7/28/2025
Complete guide to 400G coherent optics, including ZR, ZR+, and MZR variants. Comparing reach capabilities, power consumption, interoperability, and selection criteria for optimal deployment.
MSA standards explanation and compliance
6/17/2025
MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) standards ensure optical transceivers from different manufacturers work seamlessly together, providing network flexibility, lower costs, and vendor independence.
Sonicwall NSa2700 connectivity to modem with 2.5G port
6/17/2025
Learn why 2.5G-SFP-T transceivers fail in Sonicwall NSa2700 SFP+ ports and how 10G-SFP-T modules solve compatibility issues by downgrading speeds to 2.5Gbps effectively.
How to fix failed DIAG-CONTROL Check Sequence error
4/17/2025
Learn how to troubleshoot Fortinet's 'failed DIAG-CONTROL Check Sequence' error. Covers DAC cable compatibility, firmware updates, hardware damage checks, and expert support solutions.
Aruba 4×4 codes
2/26/2025
Learn how Aruba 4x4 part numbers ensure network compatibility. These unique identifiers distinguish vendor sources, prevent errors, and guarantee optimal performance for transceivers, DACs, and AOCs.
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