FDR
PRODUCT BRIEF
Key FeAtUreS
Parallel 4x14Gb/s bi-directional link
Lightweight
Low power dissipation:
<1.5 w per end
Small cable bend radius
thin cable for large port count
architectures and easy installations
Datacenter lengths available up to
100 meters
Standard QSFP+ form factor
Metal enclosure for low eMi
Single 3.3v power supply
operating case temperature
range: 0°C to 70°C
roHS compliant and Lead-Free
56G FDR paRallel active optical cable
APPLiCAtionS
infiniBand FDr
16x Fibre Channel
Proprietary high-speed
interconnections
overview
Quadwire
®
FDr is a 56Gb/s parallel active optical cable for storage, data, and high-performance
computing connectivity. it transmits parallel 4x14Gb/s data over a multimode fiber (MMF) ribbon
cable. Based on Finisar’s vertically integrated vCSeL array technology and designed with QSFP+
MSA-compliant high-density connectors, these new cables are compact, lightweight, and low
power. Quadwire FDr is ideally suited for datacenter reaches up to 100m for infiniBand 4xFDr
and other datacom and high-performance computing applications.
Key ADvAntAGeS
Lowest weight for high port count architectures
High-density 56Gb/s interconnectivity
Small bend radius for easy installation and fiber management
Low power consumption
Based on industry-standard QSFP+ form factor
Utilizes Finisar's vertically integrated and highly reliable vCSeL technology
FDR
56G FDR paRallel active optical cable
GenerAL ProDUCt CHArACteriStiCS
Parameter
Module Form Factor
number of Lanes
Maximum Aggregate Data rate
Maximum Data rate per Lane
Standard Cable Lengths
Protocols Supported
electrical interface and Pin-out
Standard optical Cable types
Maximum Power Consumption
per end
Management interface
Value
QSFP+
4 tx and 4 rx
56.1
14.025
3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100
infiniBand, 16x Fibre Channel,
38-pin edge connector
Multimode fiber cable
assembly, riser or plenum rated
1.5
Serial, i2C-based
Unit
Notes
Gb/s
Gb/s
meters
Different lengths may be available upon request
Pin-out as defined by the QSFP+ MSA
other cable types available upon request
watts
varies with output voltage swing and pre-emphasis settings
As defined by the QSFP+ MSA
ProDUCt SeLeCtion
part Number: FcbG414Qb1cxx
part Number: FcbN414Qb1cxx
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05
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30
50
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4x14Gb/s active optical cable, ribbon riser lSZH jacket
4x14Gb/s active optical cable, round plenum jacket
3 meter cable
5 meter cable
10 meter cable
20 meter cable
30 meter cable
50 meter cable
100 meter cable
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