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Technical resources

Original optics, documented by reference.

Buying guides, technical notes and manufacturer-reference resources for professional optical links.

Editorial scope

SFP through QSFP-DD · original manufacturer references · selection boundaries · procurement context

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Datasheets

10G SFP+ SR: multi-vendor references and fiber selection

Understand 10GBASE-SR and find SR references from Cisco, Meraki, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Extreme and WatchGuard.

September 5, 2026

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10G SFP+ LR: multi-vendor references for single-mode fiber

A 10GBASE-LR guide for single-mode fiber covering reach, link checks and Cisco, Meraki, Juniper, Aruba and other vendor references.

September 5, 2026

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FortiAP 231F: Data Sheet

FortiAP-231F data sheet: indoor 2×2 WiFi 6 AP, 1775 Mbps, FortiGate integration with no additional license.

April 15, 2026

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QSFP-100G-SR4: Data Sheet

QSFP-100G-SR4 data sheet: multimode 100G module for spine-leaf architectures, 4×25G breakout, MPO cables.

April 15, 2026

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Aruba AP-635 Wi-Fi 6E: Data Sheet

HPE Aruba AP-635 WiFi 6E data sheet: tri-band 6 GHz, 3.9 Gbps, 2.5G mGig, Aruba Central management, pricing excluding VAT.

April 15, 2026

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Aruba CX 6200: PoE Access Switch

Aruba CX 6200 data sheet: AOS-CX campus switch, PoE+/Class 6, Aruba Central management, and comparison with Cisco C9200.

April 15, 2026

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HPE Aruba CX 6300: Data Sheet

Aruba CX 6300 data sheet: stackable switch with 10-member VSF, 25G/100G uplinks, Class 6 PoE, and an alternative to the C9300.

April 15, 2026

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Palo Alto PA-3400: Data Sheet

Palo Alto PA-3400 data sheet: NGFW for mid-sized enterprises and data centers, 10-28 Gbps, FPGA acceleration, Panorama, and Cortex.

April 15, 2026

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Palo Alto PA-460: Specifications

Palo Alto PA-460 specifications: 6.5 Gbps NGFW, 3.6 Gbps SSL decryption, Panorama, and mid-sized enterprise deployments.

April 15, 2026

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FortiSwitch 124E: Data Sheet

FortiSwitch-124E data sheet: 24-port PoE+ switch with 4× SFP+, FortiLink, and sizing guidance for small and medium-sized businesses.

April 15, 2026

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FortiGate 400F: Data Sheet

FortiGate 400F data sheet: 52 Gbps firewall, 100G uplinks, large enterprises and data centers.

April 15, 2026

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FortiGate 200F: Specifications

FortiGate 200F specifications: 27 Gbps firewall, 7 Gbps SSL inspection, mid-sized enterprise segmentation and SP5 ASIC.

April 15, 2026