QSFP28/CFP4/QSFP+/SFP28/SFP+/SFP Functionality

Qualification Criteria for Pluggable Transceiver Modules

Platform
Napatech SmartNIC
Content Type
Qualification Document

Test cases

This table describes the test cases concerning QSFP28/CFP4/QSFP+/SFP28/SFP+/SFP functionality.

Test Case Description
Hot-plug module Remove/insert the module and verify link/traffic.
Remove/insert the module and verify DDM (digital diagnostics monitoring) functions.
Apply cable stress Insert/remove a cable and verify link/traffic.
Perform long-term data test Perform 12-hour RX and, when applicable, TX data test.
Perform thermal test During 50 minutes lower temperature to 0 °C (32 °F) and raise it to 50 °C (122 °F) while verifying traffic.