CBO announces 10GBASE-T SFP + RJ45 Module
Earlier this week, the research and development division of CBO, a manufacturer of transmission solutions for fiber and copper connections in data networks, presented the first prototype of a SFP+ transceiver with RJ45 connector. Regarding the SFF-8431 and SFF-8432 MSA standards the module, which will be released as part of the BlueOptics transceiver product line, enables an 10G SFP+ port to use 10GBASE-T with RJ45. Previously, when there were no electrical 10GBASE-T ports in the switch it was only possible to use an active media converter or to purchase an additional switching device.
This SFP+ form factor solution from CBO adds a 10GBASE-T capable high-speed port for bidirectional communication connections over copper media. The SFP+ transceiver allows Cat 6a twisted pair cable links over a distance of up to 30 meters with a transmission rate of 10 gigabits per second in workspaces from 0°C to +70°C.