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Brocade E40G-QSFP-SR-BIDI LC Connector Transceiver
- 40Gbps data rate
- QSFP+ form factor
- Bidirectional (BiDi) communication
- Utilizes a single strand of fiber
- Short Reach (SR) application
- LC connector
- Ideal for high-density environments
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Product Overview
The Brocade E40G-QSFP-SR-BIDI is a 40Gbps QSFP+ transceiver module designed for bidirectional (BiDi) fiber optic communication. It utilizes a single strand of fiber optic cable for both transmitting and receiving data, making it an efficient solution for high-density deployments. This transceiver supports SR (Short Reach) applications.
Technical Information
| Data Rate | 40Gbps |
| Form Factor | QSFP+ |
| Type | Bidirectional (BiDi) Transceiver |
Additional Specifications
| Reach | Short Reach (SR) |
| Connector | LC |
| Manufacturer | Brocade |
Product Description
The Brocade E40G-QSFP-SR-BIDI is a high-performance optical transceiver module designed to deliver 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over fiber optic networks. The QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) form factor is standard for high-speed networking, supporting multiple lanes of data. This particular transceiver is a Short Reach (SR) type, optimized for operation over multi-mode fiber optic cables within data centers or campus environments. A key feature of this module is its Bidirectional (BiDi) capability. Unlike traditional transceivers that require two separate fiber strands (one for transmit, one for receive), the BiDi transceiver uses a single strand of fiber for both directions of communication. This is achieved through wavelength division multiplexing (WDM), where different wavelengths are used for transmitting and receiving signals on the same fiber. This significantly reduces the amount of cabling required, which is a major advantage in high-density deployments where space and cable management are critical. The E40G-QSFP-SR-BIDI utilizes an LC connector, a common and robust connector type for fiber optics. Its 40Gbps speed makes it suitable for demanding applications such as high-performance computing, data center interconnects, and backbone network links. Brocade, a company known for its expertise in storage networking and high-speed connectivity, ensures that this transceiver meets high standards for reliability and performance.