Differences
- A 40GBase SR transceiver is optimised for short reach transmission, typically up to 100m on OM3 and 150m on OM4.
- A 40GBase CSR transceiver is optimised for extended reach transmission, typically up to 300m on OM3 and 400m on OM4.
- A 40GBase SR4 transceiver can work with OM2 cables in some cases.
Similarities
- The number '4' refers to the type of data transmission. Both SR4 & CSR4 use a ribbon fibre with four 10Gbps parallel strands.
- 40GBase CSR4 and 40GBase SR4 are both standards for 40 Gigabit Ethernet over fibre optic cables.
- Both interface with MPO-12 Connectors.
- Both are compatible with OM3 and OM4 multimode fibre (MMF).
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