Ethernet Speed Evolution Overview
From 10Mbps to 400Gbps, Ethernet technology has evolved dramatically. Each speed tier uses different optical module form factors and cable types.
10G (SFP+): SR (300m OM3), LR (10km), ER (40km), ZR (80km). For enterprise access layer and server connections.
25G (SFP28): Replacing 10G for next-gen server connectivity. SR (100m), LR (10km), DAC (3-5m).
40G (QSFP+): SR4 (150m MPO), LR4 (10km LC). Data center aggregation.
100G (QSFP28): The mainstream high-speed standard. SR4 (100m), LR4 (10km), CWDM4 (2km), PSM4 (500m).
200G (QSFP56): 4x50G channels. Emerging standard.
400G (QSFP-DD/OSFP): 8x50G channels. SR8 (100m), DR4 (500m), FR4 (2km), LR8 (10km). For hyperscale data centers and AI clusters.
Network Upgrade Path
SMB: 10G access, 40G/100G backbone
Enterprise: 25G server, 100G spine-leaf
Data Center: 25G/50G server, 100G/400G spine
Telco: 100G/400G backbone transport
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