10G Ethernet
Terms
WAN PHY
These can operate with SONET/SDH at STS-192c.
GPON
Gigabit Passive Optical Network. Passive because none of the intermediate gear is powered.
| Media Type | Wavelength | Medium | Distance | IEEE Spec | Other Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFP+ | Direct Attach | ≤ 10 m | vendor | Can be copper or fiber | |
| 10GBASE-CX4 | — | Twinax copper | ≤ 15 m | 802.3ak | Tend to be bulky |
| 10GBASE-T | — | CAT 6a UTP | ≤ 100 m | 802.3an | High power consumption Gets Hot |
| 10GBASE-T1 | — | 1 pair | ≤ 15 m | 802.3ch | Automotive |
| 10GBASE-LRM | 1310 nm | MMF | ≤ 220 m | 802.3aq | “Long Reach Multimode” |
| 10GBASE-SR | 850 nm | MMF | ≤ 300 m | 802.3ae | Uses 64B/66B encoding |
| 10GBASE-SW | 850 nm | MMF | ≤ 300 m | 802.3ae | WAN PHY |
| 10GBASE-LX4 | ~1310 nm x4 | MMF | ≤ 300 m | 802.3ae | CWDM Can be MMF or SMF |
| 10GBASE-LR | 1310 nm | SMF | ≤ 10 km | 802.3ae | Distributed feedback laser |
| 10GBASE-LW | 1310 nm | SMF | ≤ 10 km | 802.3ae | WAN PHY, |
| 10GBASE-LX4 | ~1310 nm x4 | SMF | ≤ 10 km | 802.3ae | CWDM Can be MMF or SMF |
| 10GBASE-PR | 1270nm & 1577nm | SMF | < 20 km | 802.3av | GPON |
| 10GBASE-EW | 1550 nm | SMF | ≤ 40 km | 802.3ae | WAN PHY |
| 10GBASE-ER | 1550 nm | SMF | ≤ 40 km | 802.3ae | Externally modulated laser for range |
| 10GBASE-ZR | 1550 nm | SMF | ≤ 80 km | vendor | Not specified by IEEE, may not interoperate |
References
10 Gigabit Ethernet - Wikipedia
Testing PAM4 Signaling - 10GBASE-T1 Automotive