SFP+ Modules 10GBASE-T | 5GBASE-T | 2.5GBASE-T | 1000BASE-T | 100BASE-TX The Aquantia AQS-107/AQS-108/AQS-109 SFP+ modules are based on Aquantia's GEN2 AQrate PHY, which provides low-power, high-performance, multi-gigabit 10GBASE-T /5GBASE-T /2.5GBASE-T /1000BASE-T /100BASE-TX transceivers. The SFP+ modules deliver the flexibility expected in the SFP+ form-factor to provide 5 GbE and 2.5GbE network connectivity speeds through 100 meters of Cat 5e cabling. Using a 30-meter Cat 6a cable, 10 GbE speeds are achievable. Aquantia's SFP+ modules solution delivers an active rate-adaptation technology that allows users to connect seamlessly using twisted-pair copper-based 2.5G and 5G modules into existing SFP+ slots that were previously considered to be 10G fiber-optic only--at a cost that can easily be absorbed. The Aquantia SFP+ modules are compliant with the NBASE-T Alliance PHY Specifications and the IEEE(R) 802.3an/bz standard to perform all the physical layer functions that are required to implement 10GBASE-T /5GBASE-T /2.5GBASE-T /1000BASE-T /100BASE-TX transmission over twisted pair cabling. The Aquantia SFP+ modules operate over the Commercial 0 C to 70 C temperature range. DEVICE NAME SPEEDS AQS107 10G AQS108 AQC108 5G AQS109 2.5G F E AT U R E S * NBASE-TTM featuring AQrate(R) Adaptive Rate Operation * Built-in thermal management capabilities - On-die thermal sensor with alarm and warning thresholds * IEEE (R) 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3an, and 802.3bz compliant auto-negotiation SUMMARY OF BENEFITS * 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T over 100 meters of Cat 5e (or better) cable * 10GBASE-T up to 30 meters with Cat 6 (or better) cable * Enables deployment in thermally constrained environments * Interoperability with existing Ethernet infrastructure APPLICATIONS The Aquantia AQS SFP+ modules enable equipment networking and are ideally suited for switch-to-switch interconnect. In Enterprise configurations, switches are typically shipping with 1G ports and 10G fiber-optic uplink slots to connect multiple switches together. Now, those uplinks can be achieved at higher speeds using the same slots, but with cost-effective copper cabling. Consumer demand for high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming is expanding as fast as Enterprise demand for cloud-computing architectures. The increased usage paces tremendous demand on data centers as well as Enterprise IT departments. To meet this challenge, IT managers and data center providers will need to upgrade their current 1GbE capabilities to 2.5 GbE, 5 GbE, and 10 GbE. Aquantia Corp. reserves the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. No liability is assumed as a result of their use or application. Aquantia and the Aquantia logo are trademarks of Aquantia Corp. Copyright (c) 2017 Aquantia Corp. Aquantia Corp., 105 E Tasman Dr, San Jose, CA 95134 408.228.8300 www.aquantia.com Version: 1.0 PB-N2100