Avago Unveils 4 Gb/S Fibre Channel Transceivers For Long-Reach Applications

(Product News, 31 Oct 2006)

Avago Technologies has announced the availability of its single-mode fiber optic transceivers targeted at 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel storage networking applications such as inter-switch links, storage replication, and other long-reach applications. Leveraging Avago’s expertise in fiber optics, the small-form-pluggable (SFP) modules are RoHS-compliant and deliver superior electromagnetic interference (EMI) benefits and device performance resulting in increased port density and faster time to market.

According to RHK, an industry analyst firm, a 55 percent compound annual growth rate is expected for the 4 Gb long reach optics market by 2010. The demand for 4 Gb/s storage products continues to grow as enterprises and service providers address growing network demands, such as disaster recovery, business continuity, remote offices and significant increase in data storage requirements.

The AFCT-57R5APZ and AFCT-57R5ATPZ transceivers are compliant with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) FC-PI-2 physical layer standards, and support Fibre Channel applications at 1-, 2- and 4- Gb/s data rates. Both products are compatible with IEEE 802.3 for gigabit applications and feature integrated diagnostic monitoring interface (DMI) capabilities. Additionally, superior device performance characteristics enable lower manufacturing costs and testing requirements. Avago’s AFCT-57R5APZ is available now. The AFCT-57R5ATPZ is available through limited distribution.

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