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SFP Options
The functionality of the BC368 and BC368D is partly dependent on which type SFP cartridge
is fitted to each of the two carriers (SFP 1 and SFP 2). Your module will be supplied with the
cartridges that were specified at the time of ordering already factory-fitted; if no cartridges
were specified, the carriers will be empty for users to fit cartridges of their choice.
The applications to which the modules may be put can be changed at any time by fitting a
different cartridge in either or both the SFP 1 and SFP 2 carriers.
In general, if the guidance below is followed, the BC368 and BC368D will operate within their
design ciriteria. Please contact the Bluebell Sales Department with any specific requirements.
SFP cartridge selection
SFPs fitted to these modules must have the following characteristics:
• SFPs can be either MSA or non-MSA pinout as long as the card's jumper links are set
accordingly (see 'Configuration' section)
• Data rates up to 11.88Gbps (12G) can be handled by the card
• The electrical input to an SFP transmitting port must be capable of handling the format
of the electrical signal output from an SFP receiving port.
Additionally, the SFPs fitted must conform to the following module-specific requirements:
BC368:
• Both SFP1 and SFP2 should be transceivers.
(Note that a single-channel receiver and a single-channel transmitter may also work as a
single-channel converter).
BC368D:
• SFP1 should be a dual-channel receiver and SFP2 should be a dual-channel transmitter.
(Note that a single-channel receiver and a single-channel transmitter may also work as a
single-channel converter).
A list of suitable SFPs with the required characteristics can be found at:
http://bluebellcomms.co.uk/sfps/
Customers choosing their own SFPs do so at their own risk.
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