What is sfp+?

SFP+ stands for Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus and is a small, hot-pluggable transceiver used for networking and telecommunications applications. It is an enhanced version of the older SFP transceiver and supports data rates of up to 10 Gbps.

SFP+ transceivers are commonly used in enterprise networking environments, data centers, and telecommunications networks to connect switches, routers, servers, and other networking equipment. They are often used for high-speed applications such as 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and InfiniBand.

SFP+ transceivers come in various types, including SFP+ SR (Short Range), SFP+ LR (Long Range), SFP+ ER (Extended Range), and SFP+ ZR (Zero Dispersion) for different transmission distances and applications.

One of the key advantages of SFP+ transceivers is their small form factor, which allows for high port density in networking devices. They are also hot-swappable, meaning they can be replaced or inserted into a device without powering it off.

Overall, SFP+ transceivers are a widely used and versatile networking solution for high-speed data transmission over short to long distances.