Cisco XENPAK-10GB-CX4 XENPAK Transceiver Module
Cisco XENPAK-10GB-CX4 XENPAK Transceiver Module
Overview
| Property |
Value |
| Product Code |
XENPAK-10GB-CX4 |
| Description |
Cisco XENPAK-10GB-CX4 10GBase-CX4 XENPAK Transceiver Module |
| Product Type |
XENPAK |
| Connectivity Media |
Copper 10GBase-CX4 |
| Data Transfer Rate |
10 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor |
Hot-swappable |
| Interfaces/Ports Details |
1 x Infiniband 4x Connector 10GBase-CX4 |
| Interfaces/Ports |
1 x 10GBase-CX4 |
| Application/Usage |
Data Networking |
| Dimensions |
0.5" Height x 1.4" Width x 4.8" Depth |
| Distance Supported |
49.21 ft |
| Power Consumption |
8 W |
XENPAK-10GB-CX4 Specification
| Property |
Value |
| General |
|
| Device Type |
XENPAK transceiver module |
| Form Factor |
Plug-in module |
| Networking |
|
| Connectivity Technology |
Wired |
| Cabling Type |
10GBase-CX4 |
| Data Link Protocol |
10 GigE |
| Data Transfer Rate |
10 Gbps |
| Compliant Standards |
IEEE 802.3ak |
| Interfaces |
|
| 1 x network |
Ethernet 10GBase-ER - microGiGaCN |
| Physical |
|
| Compatible Slots |
1 x XENPAK |
| Width |
1.4 in |
| Depth |
4.8 in |
| Height |
0.7 in |
| Service & Support |
|
| Limited warranty |
1 Year |
| Environmental |
|
| Min Operating Temperature |
32 °F |
| Max Operating Temperature |
104 °F |
Details:
The Cisco XENPAK-10GB-CX4 XENPAK Module is a transceiver module used for data transmission in networking applications. Let's break down its functionalities:
XENPAK: It refers to the form factor, a type of hot-swappable hardware module that plugs into networking devices like switches and routers.
10GB: This indicates the module's data transfer rate capability of 10 Gigabit per second (Gbps).
CX4: This stands for 10GBASE-CX4, a specific type of Ethernet standard that uses copper coaxial cabling for short-distance connections.
In simpler terms, this module allows you to connect networking devices over copper cables at a speed of 10 Gigabit per second, typically for up to 15 meters.
Here are some additional points to note about the Cisco XENPAK-10GB-CX4 XENPAK Module:
It supports the "pay-as-you-populate" model, meaning you can add these modules to your network devices only as needed.
Cisco offers a qCisco XENPAK-10GB-CX4uality identification feature to ensure the installed module is a certified Cisco product.
This module might be interoperable with other Cisco 10 Gigabit Ethernet modules like X2, XFP, and SFP+ on compatible links.