Calnex SNE: Which Transceivers/Optical Modules Can I Use?
- Paul Hudson
- Gordon Muir (Deactivated)
- Giles Raine (Deactivated)
- Elwalid Elamin
Can I use any optics in the SNE?
The SNE currently supports only Intel optical modules (or verified Intel-compatible optical modules - see below for details). These can be ordered and supplied with the unit.
Do you support SFP modules?
No. SFP+ modules are supported, but SFP modules are not.
Do the 10GbE modules run at 1GbE as well?
Yes, they are dual rate.
Do the 25GbE modules run at 10GbE and 1GbE as well?
No, they are single rate only. For 10GbE and 1GbE on 25GbE interfaces, supported SFP+ modules must be used (see below).
Can I buy my own optics?
Yes, certain Intel-compatible optical modules can be used. The modules that are supported are listed below.
Transceiver/optical module part numbers and availability are subject to change. The table below is a guide only and may not be up-to-date with each manufacturer’s own information.
It’s recommended to contact Calnex technical support for confirmation on optical module compatibility before procuring any of the below listed modules for use with SNE.
Interface | Manufacturer | Part Number | Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
100GbE Ports | |||
QSFP28 SR | Complete Connect | 
| SR, MMF, 850nm |
QSFP28 LR | Complete Connect | LR, SMF, 1310nm | |
QSFP28 SR | Intel | LTA8531-PE-IN | SR, MMF, 850nm |
25GbE Ports | |||
SFP28 SR | Intel / Fibrestore (FS) | SR, MMF, 850nm | |
SFP28 SR | Intel | SR, MMF, 850nm | |
10GbE / 1GbE Ports | |||
SFP+ SR | Intel / FS | SR, MMF, 850nm | |
SFP+ SR | Intel / Finisar | E10GSFPSR / FTLX8571D3BCVIT1 | SR, MMF, 850nm |
SFP+ SR | Intel / Avago | E10GSFPSR / AFBR-709DMZ-IN2 | SR, MMF, 850nm |
SFP+ SR | Intel | AFBR-703SDZ-IN2 | SR, MMF, 850nm |
SFP+ LR | Intel / Finisar | E10GSFPLR / FTLX1471D3BCVI31 | LR, SMF, 1310nm |
SFP+ LR | Intel / FS | LR, SMF, 1310nm | |
RJ45 SFP + | Intel / Ipolex | ASF-10G-T | SFP + to RJ45 (10 Gbps) |
RJ45 SFP + | Intel / FS | SFP + to RJ45 (10 Gbps) | |
RJ45 SFP | Intel / Finisar | SFP to RJ45 (1 Gbps) | |
RJ45 SFP | Intel / Avago | ABCU-5710RZ | SFP to RJ45 (1 Gbps) |
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