Juniper Networks EX8208 manual Cable Specifications

Complete Hardware Guide for EX8208 Ethernet Switches

switches. They are suitable for short distances up to 7 m, making them ideal for highly cost-effective networking connectivity within a rack and between adjacent racks.

This topic describes:

•Cable Specifications on page 84

•Standards Supported by These Cables on page 87

Cable Specifications

Juniper Networks SFP+ direct attach cables are available in four lengths:

•1 m (3.3 ft)—Supported on EX3200, EX4200, EX4500, and EX8200 switches

•3 m (9.9 ft)—Supported on EX3200, EX4200, EX4500, and EX8200 switches

•5 m (16.4 ft)—Supported on EX3200, EX4200, and EX8200 switches

•7 m (23 ft)—Supported on EX3200, EX4200, EX4500, and EX8200 switches

NOTE: When you use SFP+ direct attach cables with your EX Series switches, we recommend that you use only Juniper Networks SFP+ direct attach cables.

The cables are hot-removable and hot-insertable: You can remove and replace them without powering off the switch or disrupting switch functions. A cable comprises a low-voltage cable assembly that connects directly into two SFP+ modules, one at each end of the cable. The cables use high-performance integrated duplex serial data links for bidirectional communication and are designed for data rates up to 10 Gbps.

Table 35 on page 85 describes the cable specifications.

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