With the development of Internet technology, 10G Ethernet has also spawned a series of supporting products, such as 10G cable, 10G switch, 10G Optical Modules, and 10GBASE-T. 10GBASE-T module is widely used in 10G Ethernet. Do you know what the 10GBASE-T module is? This article will take you to know what 10GBASE-T is.
What is the SFP Transceiver?
First of all, we need to know what is SFP, SFP means small form-factor pluggable, also known as mini-GBIC (gigabit interface converter).
The SFP module can be connected to the network switch or server and can be inserted into the SFP port on the switch. This technology makes the volume of the optical module smaller, so it also replaces the GBIC module. They only need a very compact space to provide fast communication between the switch and the server. At the same time, The hot-plug feature of this module also makes it easy to adjust the network infrastructure. You don’t need to rebuild the whole cable infrastructure.
10GBASE-T Technology Wiki
10GBASE-T technology was standardized as IEEE802.3 standard in 2006, which specifies the standardization of module development and compatible equipment by chip suppliers. 10GBASE-T module can provide a connection with a bandwidth of 10 Gbit/s for the data center. It supports a maximum transmission distance of 100m over unshielded or shielded twisted pair cables
10GBASE-T Applications
After understanding what 10GBASE-T technology is, let’s take a look at the typical applications of 10GBASE-T technology. At present, 10GBASE-T cable, SFP 10GBASE-T transceiver, and 10GBASE-T switch are widely used. Among these products, the 10GBASE-T transceiver is often concerned by engineers, so in this article, we mainly talk about what the 10GBASE-T module is.
Why Do We Choose SFP 10GBASE-T Modules?
In the next part of the article, I will tell you the advantages of using 10GBASE-T modules and let you understand the benefit of the 10GBASE-T SFP+ copper transceiver.
- Backward compatibility: 10GBASE-T supports excellent backward compatibility, which enables it to be directly deployed on the existing 1GbE switch devices. Generally speaking, these infrastructures use CAT6, cat6a, or above cables to form the connection. If you use 10GBASE-T modules, Then your 10G copper network can be directly used on the existing 1G port to upgrade to 10G Ethernet.
- Supports a maximum transmission distance of 100m: 10GBASE-T has a maximum transmission distance of 100m, which means that IT technicians can connect it to all data center topologies, this feature allows IT technicians to design more flexible data centers equipment wiring systems.
- Lower delay: the delay of 10GBASE-T is lower than that of 1000BASE-T from sub microseconds to over 12 microseconds to more than 2 microseconds to less than 4 microseconds. This progress brings great advantages to 10GBASE-T.
- Cost-saving: 10GBASE-T copper cable network generally uses Cat6 cable to build the wiring system. This wire is much cheaper than optical fiber. In addition, this cable has the advantages of no power consumption and fewer cooling procedures for hot thermal design. These advantages can bring cost savings to the data center.
Conclusion
Through the introduction of this article, we know what the 10GBASE-T transceiver is and its advantages. If you still have questions about the 10GBASE-T module, you can contact QSFPTEK customer service via sales@qsfptek.com. QSFPTEK is a company specializing in the production of optical products. It provides a series of cost-effective products such as SFP 10GBASE-T modules, MUX, media converter, and so on. Welcome to send an offer.
