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For PAM4 interfaces or SyncE Jitter testing, specific modules MUST be used. These modules have been tested by Calnex to ensure they fulfil the requirements for functionality and performance needed to enable correct operation and guarantee the integrity of the timing measurements. Use of other modules may result in a failed test or incorrect result. For SyncE Wander and PTP on non-PAM4 interfaces, most modules should work correctly; known exceptions are detailed below. If you have a module that is not recognised, please let us know. |
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DAC assemblies must not be used with Paragon-neo. Paragon-neo is not designed for use with DACs, which means that such links are unlikely to work and there is a possibility of damaging your instrument. Such damage would not be covered under CSS. |
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When using the PAM4 200G interfaces, 200G modules must be used, when using the PAM4 400G interfaces, 400G modules must be used. PAM4 400G modules can look like they operate correctly at 200G, however they report that they are 400G capable (not 200G) in this case Neo will generate a warning that the modules are "not rate conformant". |
PAM4
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DAC assemblies must not be used with Paragon-neo. Paragon-neo is not designed for use with DACs, which means that such links are unlikely to work and there is a possibility of damaging your instrument. Such damage would not be covered under CSS. |
PAM4
To achieve optimal timing performance with this release, when testing using PAM4 optical interfaces, the specific optical modules as listed below MUST be used:
400G PAM4 | ||||
Interface | Reach | Manufacturer | Part Number | Comment |
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QSFP-DD | LR8 | II-VI | FTCD1323E1PCL | Use at 400G rate only. |
QSFP-DD | FR8 | II-VI | FTCD1333E1PCL | Use at 400G rate only. |
QSFP-DD | SR8 | II-VI | FTCD8613E1PCM | Use at 400G rate only. |
QSFP-DD | FR4 | II-VI | FTCD4313E1PCL | Use at 400G rate only. |
200G PAM4 | ||||
Interface | Reach | Manufacturer | Part Number | Comment |
QSFP56 | SR4 | II-VI | FTCC8612E1PCM | |
QSFP56 | FR4 | II-VI | FTCC1112E2PCL | |
100G PAM4 | ||||
Interface | Reach | Manufacturer | Part Number | Comment |
QSFP28 | DR | Innolight | TR-ZC13H-N00 | Supports 100G PAM4 optical interface. Electrical interface , instrument side is NRZ. |
QSFP28 | FR | Innolight | TR-ZC13T-N00 | Supports 100G PAM4 optical interface. Electrical interface , instrument side is NRZ. |
QSFP28 | LR | Innolight | TR-ZC13L-N00 | Supports 100G PAM4 optical interface. Electrical interface , instrument side is NRZ. |
50G PAM4 | ||||
Interface | Reach | Manufacturer | Part Number | Comment |
SFP56 | LR | Gigalight | LR GSS-SPO0500-LRCZ | |
SFP56 | SR | II-VI | FTLF8556E1BCL | |
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