The flexibility provided through reach and range enables customers to create networking configurations that best meet the needs of their data center environment. Other installation benefits include: Smaller physical dimensions, use less power, tighter bend radius, lighter weight, and have a longer reach compared to copper media options.

Fiber optics are also more immune to harsh environmental factors. The light used for data transmission does not carry an electrical current so it cannot be impacted by electrical transmissions or radio frequency interference. And, light has a superior signal strength that is near impervious to unwanted network taps.

10 Gigabit Intel® Ethernet Network Adapters with SFP+ connectivity are also the most scalable – providing more secure connections for virtualization, flexibility for LAN and SAN networking, and proven reliable performance. Other use cases include connecting servers to End of Row (EoR) and Top of Rack (ToR) switches.

• Built-in digital diagnostic functions
• RoHS-6 compliant (lead-free)
• SRX (extended temperature) supports 10GbE only
• Duplex LC connector
• SR and LR support 1GbE and 10GbE
• Hot-pluggable SFP+ MSA compliant module