How to Achieve 10G to 40G Network Migration at Zero Cost
Generally speaking, a cabling upgrade is indispensable if we intend to migrate network from 10G to 40G. It is no doubt that this would afford the extra expense and time. Is there a solution to allow us to get the best of both worlds—save both money and time? The answer is yes—Juniper’s QSFP+ LX4 transceivers provide 40 Gbps connectivity with immense cost savings and simplicity for next-generation data center 40GbE deployments. But what is it? And how does it work? This article would provide a satisfying solution for you. Overview on Juniper QSFP+ LX4 LX4 is a new 40G Ethernet optical technology, which represents a new way to deploy 40GbE that meets all of the performance criteria of today’s data centers. The Juniper QSFP+ 40G LX4 transceiver, a short-reach optical transceiver that delivers 40 Gbps over duplex OM3 or OM4 MMF, allows 40 Gbps connectivity to connect directly to the 10 Gbps fiber and fiber trunk. It has four 10 Gbps channels, each of which can transmit...