Penguin Arctica Compatible Fiber Optic Transceivers

Shop Penguin Arctica Compatible SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, fiber optic transceivers, copper modules, DAC cables, multimode, and single-mode optical modules designed for supported Penguin Computing Arctica Ethernet switches, Top-of-Rack switches, open networking platforms, HPC clusters, and data center infrastructure.

Our Penguin Arctica compatible transceivers are selected and tested to provide reliable interoperability with supported Arctica networking equipment while offering a cost-effective alternative for maintaining and expanding legacy Penguin Computing network infrastructure.

Whether you're supporting an existing Arctica deployment, replacing a transceiver, connecting servers to Top-of-Rack switches, or maintaining high-performance computing, enterprise data center, cloud, storage, and leaf-spine networks, our compatible transceivers provide dependable Ethernet connectivity.

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Why Choose Our Penguin Arctica Compatible Transceivers?

Compatibility Tested

Our Penguin Arctica compatible transceivers are selected and tested for reliable operation with supported Penguin Computing Arctica Ethernet switches and network interfaces.

Compatibility depends on the exact switch model, port type, network operating system, data rate, wavelength, fiber type, and transceiver specification.

1G, 10G & 40G Ethernet Connectivity

The Penguin Computing Arctica family included switches designed for:

• 1 Gigabit Ethernet
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• 40 Gigabit Ethernet
• Top-of-Rack Networking
• Leaf-Spine Architectures
• High-Performance Computing
• Enterprise Data Centers
• Cloud Infrastructure

SFP Gigabit Ethernet

Penguin Arctica compatible SFP modules provide connectivity for supported Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.

Options include:

• 1000BASE-SX
• 1000BASE-LX
• Gigabit Multimode Fiber
• Gigabit Single-Mode Fiber
• Gigabit Copper SFP
• RJ45 Ethernet Connectivity

10G SFP+ Connectivity

Penguin Arctica compatible SFP+ transceivers provide high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for supported Arctica switches.

Popular options include:

• 10GBASE-SR
• 10GBASE-LR
• Multimode Fiber
• Single-Mode Fiber
• SFP+ Direct Attach Copper
• Short-Reach Server Connectivity
• Switch-to-Switch Connectivity

40G QSFP+ Connectivity

Penguin Arctica compatible QSFP+ modules provide 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for supported Arctica platforms.

Options include:

• 40GBASE-SR4
• 40GBASE-LR4
• QSFP+ Optical Transceivers
• QSFP+ DAC Cables
• 40G Breakout Connectivity
• MPO/MTP Fiber Connectivity
• LC Single-Mode Connectivity

DAC / Twinax Connectivity

Penguin Computing designed selected Arctica switches for cost-effective high-speed intra-rack connectivity using Twinax cabling.

Compatible options include:

• SFP+ DAC
• Passive Twinax Cables
• QSFP+ DAC
• 40G to 10G Breakout Cables
• Server-to-Switch Connectivity
• Switch-to-Switch Connectivity

Multimode & Single-Mode Fiber

Choose from Penguin Arctica compatible modules designed for:

• Multimode Fiber (MMF)
• Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
• 850nm Short-Reach Applications
• 1310nm Long-Reach Applications
• LC Duplex Connections
• MPO/MTP Connections
• Short-Reach Data Center Links
• Long-Reach Network Links

Open Networking Environments

Penguin Arctica switches were developed as open networking platforms and were offered with multiple networking software options.

This made the Arctica family particularly suitable for:

• Software Defined Networking
• Linux-Based Networking
• Open Networking
• Cloud Infrastructure
• High-Performance Computing
• Large-Scale Data Centers
• Leaf-Spine Architectures

Digital Optical Monitoring

Many compatible optical transceivers support Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM/DDM) where supported by both the module and host platform.

Monitoring capabilities may include:

• Transmit Optical Power
• Receive Optical Power
• Temperature
• Supply Voltage
• Laser Bias Current

Popular Penguin Arctica Compatible Products

• Penguin Arctica Compatible SFP Transceivers
• Penguin Arctica Compatible SFP+ Transceivers
• Penguin Arctica Compatible QSFP+ Transceivers
• Penguin Arctica Compatible Gigabit SFP
• Penguin Arctica Compatible 10G SFP+
• Penguin Arctica Compatible 40G QSFP+
• Penguin Arctica Compatible 1000BASE-SX SFP
• Penguin Arctica Compatible 1000BASE-LX SFP
• Penguin Arctica Compatible Gigabit Copper SFP
• Penguin Arctica Compatible 10GBASE-SR SFP+
• Penguin Arctica Compatible 10GBASE-LR SFP+
• Penguin Arctica Compatible 40GBASE-SR4 QSFP+
• Penguin Arctica Compatible 40GBASE-LR4 QSFP+
• Penguin Arctica Compatible SFP+ DAC
• Penguin Arctica Compatible QSFP+ DAC
• Penguin Arctica Compatible Breakout Cables

Compatible Penguin Arctica Platforms

Our compatible transceivers and cables are designed for selected interfaces on supported Penguin Computing Arctica platforms, including:

• Penguin Arctica 4804i
• Penguin Arctica 4804x
• Penguin Arctica 4804ip
• Penguin Arctica 4804iq
• Penguin Arctica 4806xp
• Penguin Arctica 3200xl
• Penguin Arctica 3200xlp
• Penguin Computing Arctica Ethernet Switches
• Penguin Arctica Top-of-Rack Switches
• Penguin Arctica Open Networking Platforms

The Arctica portfolio included 1GbE, 10GbE, and 40GbE switch platforms for different network roles.

Always verify the exact Arctica switch model, port type, data rate, wavelength, connector, fiber type, and transmission distance before ordering.

Penguin Arctica 4804 Series

The Arctica 4804 family was designed for data center and open networking applications.

Depending on the specific model, supported connectivity can include:

• Gigabit Ethernet
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• SFP
• SFP+
• Optical Fiber
• Copper Ethernet
• DAC / Twinax

This makes compatible SFP and SFP+ modules particularly relevant for maintaining existing Arctica 4804 deployments.

Penguin Arctica 3200 Series

The Penguin Arctica 3200 series was designed around 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for high-performance data center networking.

Compatible QSFP+ connectivity can include:

• 40GBASE-SR4
• 40GBASE-LR4
• QSFP+ DAC
• 40G Optical Links
• 40G Aggregation
• Spine Connectivity
• High-Performance Computing Networks

Applications

Our Penguin Arctica compatible products are ideal for:

• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Enterprise Data Centers
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Open Networking
• Software Defined Networking
• Top-of-Rack Switching
• Leaf-Spine Networks
• Server Connectivity
• Storage Connectivity
• Network Aggregation
• Data Center Interconnect
• Gigabit Ethernet
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• 40 Gigabit Ethernet
• Legacy Penguin Computing Networks

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