Data Center Cabling QSFP+ Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Plus 40 Gbps Interconnect System www.lorom.com
QSFP+ Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Plus 40 Gbps Interconnect System Data-transmission speeds are continuing to rise as consumers demand ever higher performance from a variety of communications devices. New trends, like cloud computing or Internet-based computing, where there is a need for seamless access to large data centers, are driving significant growth in bandwidth requirements. LOROM s unique offering of precision external QSFP+ cable assembly solutions provides a complete product platform addressing and providing unique value propositions to these difficult challenges. The QSFP+ cable assembly product platform provides a cost-effective, high-speed solution that meets and exceeds the bandwidth requirements of current and future applications in servers and external storage systems. This unique product offering exceeds the performance requirements specified by SFF-8436, 10 G Ethernet IEEE 802.3ba, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand QDR, SAS and SONET/SDH standards with different data rate options. 2
E-MAXX Future Cable Technology LOROM QSFP+ Cable Assemblies Include Unique World- Class, State-of-the-Art, in House Developed E-MAXX Bulk Cable, Providing the Highest Level of Signal Integrity Performance. E-MAXX provides extremely low-insertion loss due to our unique skinfoam skin, gas-injected dielectric technology as well as extreme control of balanced/unbalanced (Mode conversion). This ensures significant performance advantages in increased system head-room/budget, as well as ease of cable management and smaller packaging densities. The cable assemblies employ new, innovative PCB technology designed specifically to address the complex issues of optimizing signal integrity performance. The cables regulate cross talk and launch conditions between wire and PCB termination to optimize return loss and prevent or minimize ringing effects. Our highly automated, controlled cable assembly manufacturing processes using the world s first automatic soldering process, optimizes the critical termination between wire and PCB, improving overall performance and removing the human element. Automated final-test and quality systems assure high-quality cable assemblies, conforming to the high-speed electrical performance requirements in industry specifications. Our commitment to excellence ensures that the mechanical design exceeds the stringent mechanical interface requirements as defined by applicable industry standards. 3
Features & Benefits Target Markets and Applications Data Servers Networked Storage Systems Routers External Storage Systems High Performance Computing (HPC) applications Data center networking Communications Switches Routers Mechanical Advantages Smallest die-cast backshell in the market Supports belly-to-belly configurations Positive latching mechanism Robust cable strain-relief system isolates cable termination from mechanical stress Reduced backshell protrusion provides short cable exit Choice of boss stub implementation Choice of screws or rivets Signal Integrity Paddle-card design utilizing proprietary board material, provides best-in-class insertion loss Paddle-card optimized for best-in-class PSNEXT (Crosstalk) Semi-automatic soldering provides best-signal integrity and mechanical performance Controlled wire management and termination process assures consistent high-speed electrical performance Active equalized options with CDR, up to 15 m cable length Excellent EMI shielding performance due to die-cast shell design and 360 cable shielding EEPROM for cable signature & system communications Best-in-class ILD (Insertion Loss Deviation) and ICN (Integrated Crosstalk Noise) 4
E-MAXX Bulk Cable 32 AWG to 24 AWG cable sizes available; silver-plated conductors with controlled skin effects Ultra-low insertion loss due to E-MAXX bulk cable Best-in-class mode conversation (balance) due to proprietary manufacturing processes and equipment Up to 30% reduction in outside diameter due to skin-foam-skin dielectric technologies (foam vs. solid) Bandwidth in excess of 13 GHz (20 Gbps) UL CL2 rated low smoke 0 halogen and PVC UL CMP (plenum-rated version on request) Features & Benefits Fully compliant with all relevant SFF and IEEE specifications All cable assemblies undergo 100% with all S-Parameters recorded and filed RoHS compliant Applicable Industry Standards SFF-8436 SFF-8074i, SFF-8431 IEEE 802.3 Gigabit-Ethernet standard QSFP+ Copper and Optical Modules SFP Small Form Factor Pluggable Transceiver rev 1.0 Enhanced SFF Pluggable 5
LOROM USP's Choice of Screws or Rivets The use of screw enables accurate torque in the assembly of the backshell Backshell can NOT be opened even if screws are selected due to over molded strain relief, eliminating potential product liability issues Boss Stub Choice of SFF Boss stub inclusion, implemented in the tool development Excellence in Signal Integrity Includes the latest PCB technology in order to lower the inherent insertion loss in I/O assemblies Best performing QSFP in the market, providing good ICR (Insertion Loss to Crosstalk) resulting from a full year of developing and refining the PCB Provides increased system budget, smaller physical size, and longer cable assembly length with no loss of signal integrity All PCBs are automatically assembled and manufactured in the high-tech facility in Shenzhen 6
Technical Data Physical Shells: Die-cast zinc nickel-plated PCB: Proprietary material laminate with gold-plated contact pads Raw cable: 8 individually shielded differential pair cables Shield: -65 db coupling attenuation 10 MHz to 3 GHz 360 fully shielded EMI shield Jacket: PVC & LSOH [low smoke 0-halogen] CL2 Or AWM style CMP upon request Pull-tab: Nylon resin Latch mechanism: Die-cast zinc Electrical Performance Differential Impedance: 100 Ω +/- 5 Ω @ 30 ps rise time (20-80%) Insertion Loss: Dependent on cable type Near-end multi-line crosstalk: [typical] < 50 db from 10 MHz to 3 GHz < 40 db from 3 GHz to 7 GHz < 25 db from 7 GHz to 10 GHz Mode conversion: < 28 db from 10 MHz to 10 GHz Within pair skew: < 10 ps / meter Pair-to-pair skew: < 50 ps / meter Withstanding voltage: 300V DC Current rating: 0.5 amps maximum per contact EMC: -65 db from 10 MHz to 3 GHz Mechanical Performance Durability: 250 cycles Mating force (with PCB): 40 N maximum Cable axial pull force: 90 N minimum Environmental Operating temperature: -20 C to 80 C RoHS compliant Termal shock: EIA 364-32, Condition VII, 10 Cycles, -55 C to +85 C Temperature life: EIA 364-17, Method A 456 hours +90 C Mixed flowing gas: EIA 364-65, Class IIA -7 days unmated and 7 days mated 7
Typical SI Performance 3M AWG 28 QSFP PSFEXT QSFP SDD21 8
Octopus Break-Out Cable QSFP+ to 4SFP+ Advantages LOROM QSFP+ to 4SFP+ Break-Out Cables address the data center market with an unique, high performance cable and a compact design. Customized design Excellent EMI gasket to assure cage shielding to chassis RoHS compliant Complies with to SFF standard 9
QSFP+ 40 Gbps Ethernet IEEE 802.3Ba Part Number Description Length (Meters) Gauge LRHSP C01 E005 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 0.5 32 LRHSP C01 E010 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 1 32 LRHSP C01 E015 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 1.5 32 LRHSP C01 D020 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 2 30 LRHSP C01 D025 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 2.5 30 LRHSP C01 D030 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 3 30 LRHSP C01 C040 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 4 28 LRHSP C01 B050 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 5 26 LRHSP C01 A060 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 6 24 LRHSP C01 A070 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 7 24 IBTA Infiniband QDR Part Number Description Length (Meters) Gauge LRHSP C12 E005 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 0.5 32 LRHSP C12 E010 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 1 32 LRHSP C12 E015 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 1.5 32 LRHSP C12 D020 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 2 30 LRHSP C12 D025 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 2.5 30 LRHSP C12 D030 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 3 30 LRHSP C12 C040 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 4 28 LRHSP C12 B050 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable Assembly 5 26 10
Active Part Number Description Length (Meters) Gauge LRHSP C30 D050 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Active Copper Cable Assembly 5 30 LRHSP C30 D060 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Active Copper Cable Assembly 6 30 LRHSP C30 D070 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Active Copper Cable Assembly 7 30 LRHSP C30 D080 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Active Copper Cable Assembly 8 30 LRHSP C30 D090 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Active Copper Cable Assembly 9 30 LRHSP C30 C100 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Active Copper Cable Assembly 10 28 LRHSP C30 B120 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Active Copper Cable Assembly 12 26 Octopus Break-Out Part Number Description Length (Meters) Gauge LRHSP C40 C010 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Splitter Copper Cable Assembly 1 28 LRHSP C40 C030 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Splitter Copper Cable Assembly 3 28 LRHSP C40 B050 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Splitter Copper Cable Assembly 5 26 Active Octopus Break-Out Part Number Description Length (Meters) Gauge LRHSP C41 D050 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Splitter Active Copper Cable Assembly 5 30 LRHSP C41 C070 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Splitter Active Copper Cable Assembly 7 28 LRHSP C41 B100 QSFP+ to QSFP+ Splitter Active Copper Cable Assembly 10 26 11
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