.edge - Optical Transceivers
To use the network ports on a processing blade, you must fit the correct optical transceivers. These must be Lawo-certified and ordered separately from the blade/frame. You will need:
- 1 x SFP28 - for each 25GbE media port (SFP 1 to 4).
- 1 x QSFP28 - for each 100GbE media port (QSFP1 & QSFP2).
- 1 x SFP - for each 1GbE management port (MGMT 1 & 2).
Note that, while it is possible to fit transceivers to all six media ports, the active ports are determined by the operating mode.
The image below shows the front of a processing blade as it is delivered, with all transceiver cages empty and the dust caps fitted.
.edge - Processing Blade (front view)
Lawo-Certified SFP, SFP28 and QSFP28 Modules
The tables below describe the Lawo-certified optical transceivers.
(E) WARNING
- If a device has SFP slots, the UL approval of the device is valid only if the used SFP modules are UL-certified and comply with the category NWGQ, NWGQ2, AZOT, or AZOT2. The classification of SFPs must be FDA 21 CFR 1010 or CFR 1040 for products with laser class 1 (I) or IEC 60825-2 for products with LED class 1.
- For all other approvals of the device (e.g. CE), the SFP used must have the classification according to IEC 60825-2 for LED class 1 products.
(F) ATTENTION
- Si un appareil possède des emplacements SFP, l'homologation UL de l'appareil n'est valable que si les modules SFP utilisés sont certifiés UL et conformes à la catégorie NWGQ, NWGQ2, AZOT ou AZOT2. La classification des SFP doit être conforme à la norme FDA 21 CFR 1010 ou CFR 1040 pour les produits avec laser de classe 1 (I) ou IEC 60825-2 pour les produits avec LED de classe 1.
- Pour toutes les autres homologations de l'appareil (par exemple CE), le SFP utilisé doit avoir la classification selon IEC 60825-2 pour les produits à LED de classe 1.
Options for SFP 1 to 4 (25GbE media ports)
Please order 1 x SFP28 for each media port you wish to use. e.g. 4 x SFP28 for redundant 25Gbps operation.
If the processing blade is set to operate at 100Gbps, then these ports are inactive (and the cages can be left empty with the dust caps fitted).
| Part Number | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| .edge_sfp28sr | 1 x 25GbE SFP28: short-range (100m) optical transceiver. | Up to 4 per blade. |
| .edge_sfp28lr | 1 x 25GbE SFP28: long-range (10km) optical transceiver. | Up to 4 per blade. |
Options for QSFP 1 & 2 (100GbE media ports)
Please order 1 x QSFP28 for each media port you wish to use. e.g. 2 x QSFP28 for redundant 100Gbps operation.
If the processing blade is set to operate at 25Gbps, then these ports are inactive (and the cages can be left empty with the dust caps fitted).
| Part Number | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| .edge_qsfp28sr | 1 x 100GbE QSFP28: short-range (100m) optical transceiver. | Up to 2 per blade. |
| .edge_qsfp28lr | 1 x 100GbE QSFP28: long-range (10km) optical transceiver. | Up to 2 per blade. |
Options for MGMT 1 & 2 (1GbE management ports)
Please order 1 x SFP for each management port you wish to use. e.g. 2 x SFP for redundant control.
Note that the management ports can be addressed via the media ports/network once the initial setup is complete. In this instance, the cages can be left empty with the dust caps fitted.
| Part Number | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| edge_rj45 | 1 x 1000 BASE-T SFP: Copper, RJ45 short-range (100m) optical transceiver | Up to 2 per blade. |
| .edge_sfpsr | 1 x 1000 BASE-SX SFP: short-range (100m) optical transceiver | Up to 2 per blade. |
| .edge_sfplr | 1 x 1000 BASE-LX SFP: long-range (10km) optical transceiver | Up to 2 per blade. |
Further Information
For additional technical information, see .edge - Technical Specification.