sfp "computer"?

Hicks, Byron byron.hicks at tx-learn.net
Mon Oct 19 03:49:33 UTC 2015


Supermicro makes a -48VDC server that is 1RU with a shallow form factor for telco environments.  

> On Oct 15, 2015, at 10:23 PM, Baldur Norddahl <baldur.norddahl at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> The problem with that is the lack of power options. I got -48V DC. And no
> USB port to power any devices.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Baldur
> 
> 
> On 16 October 2015 at 04:47, Jameson, Daniel <Daniel.Jameson at tdstelecom.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Mk802 might get you close.  Sub $50 plus a couple adapters.
>> 
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* NANOG on behalf of Baldur Norddahl
>> *Sent:* Thursday, October 15, 2015 9:24:21 PM
>> *To:* nanog at nanog.org
>> *Subject:* sfp "computer"?
>> 
>> Hi
>> 
>> Does anyone make a SFP with a system on chip "computer" that you can run a
>> small embedded linux on?
>> 
>> I am sure it can be done because I have a "GPON stick" which is basically a
>> ONU with a small embedded Linux all on a SFP module. Does get fairly hot
>> however.
>> 
>> My application is to run some small things that I feel is missing in my
>> switches/routers. Plug in this imaginary "SFP computer" to enhance the
>> switch with a small Linux. The SFP slot provides both networking and power
>> to the device.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Baldur
>> 




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