Finisar Introduces 8 Gbps Long Wavelength SFP+ Transceivers and a Low-Power Alternative to Copper Cabling at ECOC 2007
Optical Technology Leader Leverages Innovation, Integrated Diagnostics, and High-Volume Manufacturing Capabilities to Widen Optical Portfolio
SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - September 17, 2007) - Demonstrating its prowess in introducing new
low-cost solutions to systems suppliers, Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR)
today introduced several new products at ECOC including the world's first 8
Gbps long wavelength Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver, and a compelling
low-power optical alternative to copper cabling. These products provide
the industry with innovative and cost-effective solutions for new,
high-speed, high-performance communications applications. These products
will be on display at ECOC 2007 in Berlin from September 17-19.
8 Gbps Long Wavelength SFP+ Transceiver
Being shown for the first time in Finisar's booth #17048, is the world's
first 8 Gbps Longwave Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver for advanced storage
networking applications. These 1310 nm transceivers support 1.4 km and 10
km transmission over single mode fiber (SMF) and are ideally suited for
FICON- and disaster recovery storage applications. Based on reliable
edge-emitting laser technology, these devices include Finisar's Digital
Diagnostics technology as well as low-power dissipation of less than 1W.
Finisar's SFP+ product family now includes shortwave and longwave
transceivers at both 8 Gbps and 10 Gbps.
10 Gbps Active Optical Cable
Also being demonstrated in Finisar's booth #17048 is an optical alternative
to copper cables for transporting high-speed data in datacenter, video,
consumer, and industrial applications. This technology provides low-cost
serial connectivity in a lightweight form factor with outstanding
power/port efficiency. The elimination of optical connectors and the use
of a user-friendly copper connector make it a seamless substitute for
existing copper-based cable interconnects.
"Finisar understands that its customers must balance performance, cost, and
power across a diverse profile of networks," said Todd Swanson, vice
president of sales and marketing at Finisar. "Not only does Finisar offer
the most options available on the market to enable developers to optimize
their system offerings, its high-capacity manufacturing capabilities and
robust laser technology guarantee the highest reliability for the lowest
cost."
For more information about these Finisar products and other proven optical
solutions, visit www.finisar.com or contact a Finisar Solution Expert at
1.408.548.1000 or sales@finisar.com. For information about ECOC 2007,
Europe's largest optical communications event, visit
www.ecocexhibition2007.com.
About Finisar
Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR) is a global technology leader for fiber
optic components and subsystems and network test and monitoring systems.
These products enable high-speed voice, video and data communications for
networking, storage and wireless applications over Local Area Networks
(LANs), Storage Area Networks (SANs), and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)
using Ethernet, Fibre Channel, IP, SAS, SATA and SONET/SDH protocols. The
Company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA. More information
can be found at www.finisar.com.
Contact Information: MEDIA CONTACT:
Victoria McDonald
Finisar Corporation
(408) 542-4261
victoria.mcdonald@finisar.com