Genesys zu-5ev sfp+ module compatibility

[Chr]

Hi,

 

I have an Genesys zu-5ev board and I want to use the sfp+ interface. Are there known sfp+ modules which are compatible to the slot on the board? This is the first time I am using such an Interface.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

 

 

[JColvin]

Hi @Chr,

Digilent does not have any specific SFP+ module recommendations with regards to connecting the Genesys ZU to other devices. We worked, of course, to design that interface to respect the SFP+ specifications, so it should in principle would work many different modules.

In terms of initial testing since you mentioned this is the first time you are using such an interface, Digilent did use both the Molex 74765-0906 SFP+ 10G loopback module w/ 0dB attenuation and Molex 74765-0904 SFP+ 10G loopback module w/ 5dB attenuation as loopback modules to connect and test the TX and RX paths on the Genesys ZU.

Thanks,
JColvin

[Chr]

7 hours ago, JColvin said:

Hi @Chr,

Digilent does not have any specific SFP+ module recommendations with regards to connecting the Genesys ZU to other devices. We worked, of course, to design that interface to respect the SFP+ specifications, so it should in principle would work many different modules.

In terms of initial testing since you mentioned this is the first time you are using such an interface, Digilent did use both the Molex 74765-0906 SFP+ 10G loopback module w/ 0dB attenuation and Molex 74765-0904 SFP+ 10G loopback module w/ 5dB attenuation as loopback modules to connect and test the TX and RX paths on the Genesys ZU.

Thanks,
JColvin

Thank you for your answer, I will give a feedback about my experience.