Cisco XENPAK-10GB-CX4 XENPAK Transceiver Module

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.