Program Starview transceivers with STARPOD
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Program Starview transceivers with STARPOD
Why STARPOD?
Although transceivers are components that comply to standards, and are supposed to be interoperable, many vendors have come out with their proprietary way of using transceivers to work only with their equipment. For example, a 10G multimode SFP+ transceiver from Cisco do not work on a HP switch, even though the technical specifications of the transceiver are the same. A software lock in the vendor’s equipment renders a Cisco transceiver in a HP switch useless, forcing you to pay exorbitant prices for new transceivers, and only from their approved source.
This is where Starview’s programmable transceiver can help you!
In our last newsletter, we have shared with you how you can choose the right transceiver and partner to work with,In this newsletter, we shall share some useful tips on how you can program Starview transceiver to work on any network equipment, and saves you lots of money and time!
How STARPOD works?
Starview has developed its own patented technology for anyone to use! It is a device to program Starview transceiver modules in the field, anytime and anywhere. This device is called STARPOD which stands for Starview Programming Optical Device. When you order Starview transceiver modules, they are pre-programmed to work in the specified equipment, e.g., CISCO switch, HP switch etc. Whenever you need to re-deploy the transceiver modules to work with other switches, the pre-coded module may not work as it does not match that equipment vendor’s coding. For instance, a CISCO coded transceiver will not work in a HP switch, and vice versa. You can watch the video. In such case, the STARPOD will be used to do the programming,The STARPOD supports many common transceiver modules used today, i.e., SFP/ SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, QSFP28, QSFP56. It is user friendly, and saves money and time!
The programming instructions are available from Starview website to enable anyone to use the equipment conveniently. With STARPOD, there is unlimited choice of equipment which you can use Starview transceivers. With a common Starview transceiver module, you can simplify your inventory management to support any brand of equipment. STARPOD programming takes less than a minute for every transceiver module, and the Graphical User Interface is so simple that you can even do it yourself.
Use STARPOD by following simple instructions on the screen in a select-and-click GUI. It has a database of many vendors equipment, and the list continues to grow.
- ADTRAN
- ADVA Optical Networking
- ALAXLA Networks
- Alcatel Lucent Enterprise
- Arista Networks
- Allied Telesis
- Anritsu
- Aruba
- ATI
- Avaya
- Brocade
- BTI
- Ceragon
- Ciena
- CISCO
- ComNet
- Cyan
- Dell
- Edge-core
- Entrasys
- Ericsson
- EXFO
- Extreme Networks
- Force 10
- Fortinet
- Gigamon
- Hirschmann
- Hitachi Metals
- Huawei
- HP Enterprise
- Intel
- JDSU
- Juniper
- Lenovo
- Mimosa
- Moxa
- NetScout
- Nokia
- Nortel Networks
- NSN
- PacketLight
- Planet
- Pure Storage
- RAD
- Supermicro
- VSS Monitoring
- Tellabs
- Transition Networks
- Viavi
- Westermo
- Many more…
What other features does STARPOD offers?
Besides the programming capability for Starview transceiver modules, STARPOD enables the user to do other functions:
Remote diagnostic of the original module
The remote diagnostic is a great tool for Starview engineers to understand the issues of Starview transceiver modules. If a device is not working with our Starview transceiver module, the remote diagnostic function allows our engineers to read back the original working transceiver of that device in the field. This allows our engineers to quickly provide new firmware for new equipment vendors where our database does not currently support.
DWDM wavelength tuning for DWDM SFP+ modules
STARPOD offers a DWDM tuner function. You can change the DWDM wavelength of a tuneable SFP+ module without affecting the DWDM equipment in operation. Instead of fixed wavelength DWDM transceivers, a common Starview tuneable DWDM SFP+ transceiver simplifies inventory and sparing management.
Starview is a reliable supplier and expert of Optical Transceiver modules with more than 13 years of experience. With the capability of Starview and its products, customers will enjoy greater flexibility of choice and cost savings. Starview also offers many accessories to provide a full suite of optical products and solutions. In our next newsletter, we shall be sharing articles of using Starview products to maximise fiber usage effectively.