Skip to main content
Optical networking products and project support worldwide
sales@astraphoton.comInternational sales support
Astra PhotonGlobal optical networking

Optical networking resources

Technical article library

Browse technical articles by product, interface or networking topic. Confirm current product specifications and host compatibility before selection.

461 articles · Page 21 of 26

Technical article

Data center optical transceiver supplier, is the profit really high?

The optical transceiver is an important part of the data center, and the data center is requiring huge optical transceivers. Since they are so expensive, Is the supplier make so many money? In the data center, the optical transceiver is unremarkable, and when we talk about the advanced technologies

Read article →
Technical article

10GBASE-T SFP or 10G Fiber SFP, which one will you choose?

Now big data become IT industry hot words, it gives 10 Gigabit transmission popularity to bring a strong driving force. For a data center switch port, both of 10GBASE-SR Fiber SFP and 10GBASE-T SFP+ can meet your need, but which one will you choose? What is 10GBASE-SR? "SR" in 10GBase-SR is an

Read article →
Technical article

10 Practical Questions about Structured Cabling Infrastructure

Q: We encountered long-distance network construction problems in the company, such as office buildings too long, and the internet access point on the other side of the building, to ensure that each floor has internet access and also fast, How to solve? A: Balanced twisted pair support for data

Read article →
Technical article

Should you Buy OEM Optics or Third Party Optics?

Most IT networking professionals are well aware of the high cost of the OEM Optics (SFP, SFP+, XFP, QSFP, CFP, QSFP28 etc.) when sourced from Original Equipment Manufacturers like Cisco, HPE, Juniper, and Extreme. While the customers search the optics price by Google, you will quickly find the

Read article →
Technical article

Introduction to SFF Transceivers

What is SFF Transceiver? SFF (Small Form Factor) is welded small package optical transceiver usually with 2×5 or 2×10 pinout, with the general speed of less than 1250Mbps and using LC interface. Small Form Factor (SFF) Transceiver Multi-source Agreement (MSA) was established by defines

Read article →
Technical article

Half of the Data Centers will use the 25GbE/100GbE Switch by 2021

In the ever-increasing demand for bandwidth, data center Ethernet switches are rapidly transitioning to 25GbE, 100GbE devices. By 2021, more than 50% of Ethernet switches will use the above two standard switches, and sales revenue will exceed $15 billion, according to a new report from research

Read article →
Technical article

Do you know the trends in cloud computing and data center?

Do you know the five trends in cloud computing and data center? In 2017, cloud computing continued to boom, but as technology iterations and corporate demand changed, the cloud-computing market in 2018 will appear the following five trends. Multiple clouds will be a new choice As many companies

Read article →
Technical article

Do you know about Data Center Cabling Basics and Classification?

Data center cabling system, regardless of the way in which to implement, there are some basic principles or concerns, which should be given sufficient attention in each data center planning infrastructure. This article will show some tips and help you avoid the problems and maintenance headaches

Read article →
Technical article

9 Key Points to Consider When Choosing a Fiber Optical Transceiver

A fiber optical transceiver is a photonic and electronic device that transmits and receives data over optical fibers rather than electrical wire. It is also called as an optical module or fiber optic module. Choosing a right fiber optic transceiver for your use is very important. Today's main local

Read article →
Technical article

What is XPAK Transceiver?

XPAK Multi-source Agreement (MSA) was published in 2002, which have the member of Blaze, E2O Communications, Opteon, Fujitsu, Picolight, Infineon Technologies, Intel, Tyco Electronics, and Molex. In the XPAK MSA, it defines mechanical, thermal, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) mitigation

Read article →
Technical article

What is SFP Transceiver ?

SFP Transceiver refers to the Small form-factor pluggable optics. It is a compact, hot-swappable transceiver used in data communication and telecommunications networks. The SFP transceiver is specified by Multisource Agreement (MSA), which was developed and followed by different optical transceiver

Read article →
Technical article

What is Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)?

PoE Definition Short for Power over Ethernet, PoE is a standard that allows Ethernet cables to simultaneously transmit data and power using a single network cable. This allows system integrators and network installers to deploy powered devices in locations that lack electrical circuitry. PoE

Read article →
Technical article

What is optical transceiver chip ?

An optical transceiver chip is an integrated circuit (IC) that transmits and receives data using optical fiber rather than electrical wire. Optical fiber, also called fiber optic, refers to the technology associated with the transfer of information in light beams or pulses along solid transparent

Read article →
Technical article

What is Mode Conditioning Patch Cables?

Definition of Mode Conditioning Patch Cables Mode Conditioning Patch Cables (MCP) is a duplex multi mode patch cord that has a small length of single-mode fiber cable at the start of the transmission leg including a single mode to multi-mode offset fiber connection part. Mode Conditioning Patch

Read article →
Technical article

What is Fiber Optic Transceiver?

Definition of Fiber Optic Transceiver Fiber Optic Transceiver also known as Fiber Optical Transceiver, Optical Module, Optics Module etc. It is a single, packaged device that uses fiber optical technology to transmit and receive data. 'Transceiver' is a combination of two words, 'transmitter' and

Read article →
Technical article

Optics Digital Diagnostic Monitoring Interface Tutorial

What Is Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) Digital Diagnostic Monitoring or DDM is also known as Digital Optical Monitoring or DOM. According to SFF-8472, It is an extension of the serial ID interface defined in the GBIC specification, as well as the SFP MSA. Both specifications define a 256-byte

Read article →
Technical article

Fiber Optic Cable Basics Tutorial

Abstract This paper helps you understand the characteristics of different fiber types aides in understanding the applications for which they are used. Fiber optic cables are widely used in fiber optic communications. They are the medium of choice in telecommunications infrastructure, enabling the

Read article →
Technical article

XFP Transceiver Connection 【Topology】

The role of the XFP transceiver is to change the connection medium in Ethernet to fiber. Fiber transmission on the signal there is low loss, high resistance to electromagnetic interference. Can be the network signal transmission distance from 200 meters to 2 km or even tens of kilometers, and even

Read article →