10Xpress® 10GBASE-T Ethernet Transceiver

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The 10Xpress 10Gbps Ethernet transceiver solution includes all of the physical layer (PHY) functions required to interface a 10 Gigabit Ethernet media access controller (MAC) to Category-5e or better unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) copper media. 10Xpress is a breakthrough solution based on Solarflare’s unique analog and digital signal processing algorithms that make it possible to implement a powerful communications system using cost effective technology.

Highlights

IEEE 802.3 Standards Based

• Standard IEEE 802.3an 10Gbps transceiver with greater than 100 meter reach
• System-side XAUI interface compliant per IEEE 802.3ae Clause 47
• IEEE 802.3an compliant DSQ128 modulation on line side
• Supports auto negotiation per IEEE 802.3 Clause 28

Proven Performance

• Transmission over Category 5e up to 45 meters, Category 6 up to 55 meters, Category 6A and Category 7 up to 100 meters
• Supports up to four connector cable configurations
• Robust performance that meets or exceeds BER of 10-12

Second-Generation Silicon for Reliability

• Second-generation silicon based on proven technology
• Demonstrated, reliable, and repeatable results

Dell Oro Group Video Data Sheet

Industry expert explains running 10G on existing copper cables with 10GBASE-T