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Cisco 10G BASE X2 Transceiver Modules

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Cisco 10G BASE X2 Transceiver Modules

Product Overview

The Cisco® 10GBASE X2 modules (Figure 1) offer customers a wide variety of 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options for data center, enterprise wiring closet, and service provider transport applications.

Figure 1. Cisco 10GBASE X2 and Xenpak Modules

X2-10GB-LR
Main features of Cisco 10GBASE X2 modules include:

• Support 10GBASE Ethernet.

• Hot-swappable input/output device plugs into an Ethernet X2 port of a Cisco switch or router to link the port with the network.

• Provides flexibility of interface choice.

• Supports "pay-as-you-populate" model.

• Supports the Cisco quality identification (ID) feature that enables a Cisco switch or router to identify whether the module is certified and tested by Cisco.

• Has optical interoperability with respective 10GBASE Xenpak, 10GBASE XFP and 10GBASE SFP+ modules on the same link.

Cisco X2-10GB-CX4

The Cisco 10GBASE-CX4 Module supports link lengths of up to 15m on CX4 cable.

Cisco X2-10GB-LRM

The Cisco 10GBASE-LRM Module supports link lengths of 220m on standard Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) grade multimode fiber (MMF). To ensure that specifications are met over FDDI-grade, OM1 and OM2 fibers, the transmitter should be coupled through a mode conditioning patch cord. No mode conditioning patch cord is required for applications over OM3. For additional information on mode conditioning patch cord requirements please see: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/modules/ps5455/product_bulletin_c25-530836.html.

Cisco X2-10GB-LX4

The Cisco 10GBASE-LX4 Module supports link lengths of 300m on standard FDDI grade MMF. To ensure that specifications are met, the transmitter output should be coupled through a mode conditioning patch cord. For additional information on mode conditioning patch cord requirements please see: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/modules/ps5455/product_bulletin_c25-530836.html.

Cisco X2-10GB-SR

The Cisco 10GBASE-SR Module supports a link length of 26m on standard FDDI grade MMF. Using 2000 MHz*km MMF (OM3), up to 300m link lengths are possible.

Cisco X2-10GB-LR

The Cisco 10GBASE-LR Module supports a link length of 10 kilometers on standard single-mode fiber (SMF, G.652).

Cisco X2-10GB-ER

The Cisco 10GBASE-ER Module supports a link length of up to 40 kilometers on standard single-mode fiber (SMF, G.652).

Cisco X2-10GB-ZR: Supports link lengths of up to about 80 km on SMF. This interface is not part of the 10 Gigabit Ethernet standard but is built according to Cisco optical specifications.

Technical Specifications

Platform Support

Cisco X2 modules are supported on Cisco switches and routers. For more details, refer to the document Cisco Xenpak/X2 Compatibility Matrix.

Connectors and Cabling

Connectors: Dual SC/PC connector (-SR, -LR, -LX4, -ER); InfiniBand 4x connector (-CX4)

Note: Only connections with patch cords with PC or UPC connectors are supported. Patch cords with APC connectors are not supported. All cables and cable assemblies used must be compliant with the standards specified in the standards section.

Table 1 provides cabling specifications for the Cisco X2 modules.

Table 1. X2 Port Cabling Specifications

Cisco X2

Wavelength (nm)

Cable Type

Core Size (microns)

Modal Bandwidth (MHz*km)

Cable Distance*

Cisco X2-10GB-CX4

-

CX4 (copper)

-

-

15m

Cisco X2-10GB-SR

850

MMF

62.5

62.5

50.0

50.0

50.0

160

200

400

500

2000

26m

33m

66m

82m

300m

Cisco X2-10GB-LRM

1310

MMF

62.5

50.0

50.0

500

400

500

220m

100m

220m

Cisco X2-10GB-LX4

1310

MMF

62.5

50.0

50.0

500

400

500

300m

240m

300m

Cisco X2-10GB-LR

1310

SMF

G.652

-

10 km

Cisco X2-10GB-ER**

1550

SMF

G.652

-

40 km***
*Minimum cabling distance for -LR, -SR, -LX4, -ER modules is 2m, according to the IEEE 802.3ae standard, and minimum cabling distance for -LRM modules is 0.5m, according to IEEE 802.3aq standard.
**Requires 5 dB 1550 nm fixed loss attenuator for < 20 km. Attenuator is available as a spare. The part number is WS-X6K-5DB-ATT=.
***Links longer than 30 km are considered engineered links.

 

Standards

 

• IEEE 802.3ae (-LR, -SR, -LX4, -ER)

• IEEE 802.3ak (-CX4)

• IEEE 802.3aq (-LRM)

Table 2 shows the main optical characteristics for the Cisco X2 module. The Cisco X2-10GB-CX4 is not an optical module and therefore is not listed in Table 2.

Table 2. Optical Transmit and Receive Specifications

Product

Type

Transmit Power (dBm)*

Receive Power (dBm)*

Transmit and Receive Wavelength range (nm)

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Transmit

Receive

Cisco X2-10GB-SR

10GBASE-SR 850 nm MMF

-1.2**

-7.3

-1.0

-9.9

840 to 860

Cisco X2-10GB-LRM

10GBASE-LRM 1310 nm MMF

0.5

-6.5

0.5

-8.4 (in average)

and -6.4 (in OMA)***

1260 to 1355

Cisco X2-10GB-LX4

10GBASE-LX4 WWDM 1300 nm MMF

-0.5 per lane

-6.75 per lane in OMA

-0.5 per lane

-14.25 per lane in OMA

Four lanes; overall range: 1269 to 1356

Cisco X2-10GB-LR

10GBASE-LR 1310 nm SMF

0.5

-8.2

0.5

-14.4

1260 to 1355

1260 to 1565****

Cisco X2-10GB-ER

10GBASE-ER 1550 nm SMF

4.0

-4.7

-1.0

-15.8

1530 to 1565

1260 to 1565****
*Transmitter and receiver power is in average, unless specified.
**The launch power shall be the lesser of the class 1 safety limit or the maximum receive power. Class 1 laser requirements are defined by IEC 60825-1: 2001.
***Both average and OMA specifications must be met simultaneously.
****Even though the receiver can tolerate a wide wavelength range, the specifications are guaranteed for a signal within the transmit wavelength range
Table 3 details optical specifications for the Cisco X2-10GB-ZR modules.

Table 3. X2-10GB-ZR Optical Parameters

Parameter

Symbol

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

Units

Notes and Conditions

Transmitter

Transmitter wavelength

  

1530

  

1565

nm

  

Side-mode suppression ratio

SMSR

30

    

dB

  

Transmitter extinction ratio

  

9

    

dB

  

Transmitter optical output power

Pout

0

  

4.0

dBm

Average power coupled into single-mode fiber

Receiver

Receiver optical input wavelength

  

1530

  

1565

nm

The receiver can tolerate a wavelength range from 1260 to 1565, but the specifications are guaranteed for a signal received with the transmit wavelength range

Receiver damage threshold

      

-1

dBm

  

Dispersion tolerance

  

0

  

1600

ps/nm

  

Optical input power

Pin

-24.0

  

-7.0

dBm

At bit error rate (BER) = 10e -12 with IEEE 802.3 test pattern

Dispersion power penalty at 1600 ps/nm

      

3

dB

At bit error rate (BER) = 10e -12 with IEEE 802.3 test pattern

Note: Parameters are specified over temperature and at end of life unless otherwise noted. When shorter distances of single-mode fiber are used, an inline optical attenuator must be used to avoid overloading and damaging the receiver.

Dimensions

• Dimensions (D x W x H): 91mm x 36mm x 13.46mm. Cisco X2s typically weigh under 300 grams.

• Environmental Conditions and Power Requirements

• The operating temperature range is between 0 and 70°C (32 to 158°F); storage temperature range is -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F).

• The maximum power consumption per Cisco X2 module is 4W.

Warranty

• Standard warranty: 90 days.

• Extended warranty (optional): Cisco X2 modules can be covered in a Cisco SMARTnet® support contract for the Cisco switch or router chassis.

Table 4 provides the ordering information for Cisco X2 modules and related cables.

Table 4. Ordering Cisco X2 and Respective Cables

Description

Product Number

X2 Modules

Cisco 10GBASE-LR X2 Module for SMF

X2-10GB-LR

Cisco 10GBASE-CX4 X2 Module for CX4 (copper) cable

X2-10GB-CX4

Cisco 10GBASE-SR X2 Module for MMF

X2-10GB-SR

Cisco 10GBASE-LRM X2 Module for MMF

X2-10GB-LRM

Cisco 10GBASE-LX4 X2 Module for MMF

X2-10GB-LX4

Cisco 10GBASE-ER X2 Module for SMF

X2-10GB-ER

Cisco 10GBASE-ZR X2 Module for SMF

X2-10GB-ZR

Cables

Mode conditioning patch cable 62.5u, dual SC connectors

CAB-GELX-625=

Mode conditioning patch cable 50u, dual SC connectors

CAB-MCP50-SC=

1m cable for 10GBase-CX4 module

CAB-INF-28G-1=

5m cable for 10GBase-CX4 module

CAB-INF-28G-5=

10m cable for 10GBase-CX4 module

CAB-INF-28G-10=

15m cable for 10GBase-CX4 module

CAB-INF-26G-15=

Regulatory and Standards Compliance

Standards:

• GR-20-CORE: Generic Requirements for Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable

• GR-326-CORE: Generic Requirements for Single-Mode Optical Connectors and Jumper Assemblies

• GR-1435-CORE: Generic Requirements for Multifiber Optical Connectors

Safety

• Laser Class 1 21CFR-1040 LN#50 7/2001

• Laser Class 1 IEC60825-1

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