Installation Instructions

Chapter 5: SFP+
This chapter provides installation procedures and specifications for small form factor pluggable plus
(SFP+) transceivers.
SFP+ transceivers
This section describes how to select and install small form factor pluggable plus (SFP+)
transceivers.
Use an SFP+ transceiver to connect a device motherboard to fiber optic or direct attached cables,
up to 15 meters in length. SFP+ transceivers are similar to SFP transceivers in physical appearance
but SFP+ transceivers support 10-gigabit per second (Gbps) connections. SFP+ modules are not
compatible with SFP modules.
The Avaya VSP 4000 supports SFP+ transceivers on fiber ports 49 and 50.
Important:
Avaya recommends the use of Avaya branded SFP and SFP+ transceivers as they have been
through extensive qualification and testing. Avaya will not be responsible for issues related to
non-Avaya branded SFP and SFP+ transceivers.
Selecting an SFP+
About this task
Use an SFP+ transceiver to interface a device motherboard to a fiber optic cable. Select the
appropriate transceiver to provide the required reach.
Procedure
1. Determine the required reach.
Depending on the product, you can obtain SFP+ transceivers for cable distances of up to 15
meters (m), 400 m, 10 kilometers (km), 40 km, and 70 km.
2. Determine wavelength restrictions or requirements.
3. Use the following job aid to determine the appropriate SFP+ transceiver for your application.
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