CFP multi-source protocol is to define a packaging specification of hot swappable optical module to promote 40 and 100Gbit/s applications, including the next generation high-speed Ethernet applications (40 and 100GbE). These modules convert electric signals into optical signals, enabling efficient data transmission over optical fibers. Cisco offers a range of GBIC, SFP, XFP, SFP+, CXP, CFP, Cisco CPAK, and QSFP+ pluggable modules. The term “C form-factor pluggable” refers to the specific form factor and electrical interface of these modules, ensuring.
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