What is SFP?

SFP stands for Small Form-factor Pluggable. It is a compact, hot-pluggable transceiver used for data communication and telecommunications applications. SFPs connect network devices (like switches, routers, and media converters) to fiber optic or copper cables, enabling high-speed data transfer.

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What other technologies are related to SFP?

SFP Competitor Technologies

Serial cables

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Serial cables, such as those using RS-232, are an older and slower alternative for data transmission compared to SFP modules, which offer higher speeds and use fiber optics.

QSFP

QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) is another type of transceiver module that is often used for higher bandwidth applications, and provides a competitor to SFP.

Cat5

Cat5 cabling is an alternative to fiber optic cabling for data transmission. SFPs often use fiber, making Cat5 a competitor in some scenarios.

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SFP Complementary Technologies

SM/MM Fiber

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SFP modules are used with both Single-Mode (SM) and Multi-Mode (MM) fiber optic cables to transmit data. These fiber types are essential for the SFP's operation.

I2C

I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) is a communication protocol used to interface with the SFP module, particularly for retrieving diagnostic information and controlling module settings. It's essential for monitoring and management.

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Which job functions commonly mention SFP?

Data Center Engineer

0.2% of all Data Center Engineer jobs mention SFP

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Network Administrator

0.2% of all Network Administrator jobs mention SFP

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Datacenter Administrator

0.1% of all Datacenter Administrator jobs mention SFP

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Network Engineer

47 Network Engineer jobs mention SFP

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IT Support

96 IT Support jobs mention SFP

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Which organizations are mentioning SFP?

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Comcast

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE

Scientific and Technical Services

Northrop Grumman

Manufacturing

HSBC

Finance and Insurance

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