Programmer SFPTotal E series

Overview

The SFPTotal E>olution team researches compatibility and use of high-speed optical transceivers with network switching equipment in fibre-optic communications, data storage and artificial intelligence systems, and develops new solutions for testing and coding optical transceivers.

The SFPTotal E series programmer is a universal device for programming the memory of DSFP, SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP-DD and OSFP transceivers, including SFP RJ45, AOC, DAC, SFP28, QSFP28, QSFP56, QSFP112, OSFP-IHS and OSFP-RHS.

The device supports password-based programming of write-protected transceivers in accordance with MSA SFF-8472, SFF-8636, CMIS 4.0 and CMIS 5.0. Script-based writing also supports modules with complex proprietary manufacturer algorithms and hardware write protection.

The device has DSFP, QSFP-DD and OSFP ports with metal cages, a USB connector for a PC, LED indicators, jumpers controlling power and signal states, a jack connector for an external 5V 2A DC power supply and a connector for a laboratory power supply.

The programmer connects to a computer through a USB type C cable, which provides basic power and device control. Its hardware platform uses an ATMEGA32U4 microcontroller running the embedded SFPTOTAL programmer firmware.

An external power adapter is recommended when working with Power Class 4 or higher transceivers and when disabling low-power mode.

Main features

Compared with alternative products, the SFPTotal E series programmer offers the following advantages:

• Hardware support for OSFP, QSFP-DD and DSFP/SFP transceivers
• Support for different form factors and speeds from 1.25G to 800G on one device
• No restriction to modules from a single manufacturer
• Access to all transceiver address spaces
• Programming modules with non-standard protection and programming logic using SFPTotal command protocol scripts
• Hardware password search
• User-friendly software interface
• Free technical support from the SFPTotal team

Application

The programmer can be used for the following tasks:

• Reprogramming optical and copper transceivers
• Programming active optical and twinaxial cables
• Ensuring compatibility with network equipment from different manufacturers
• Reprogramming the memory of write-protected transceivers
• Changing PHY controller settings
• Rebranding OEM transceivers

Quick start

Connect the programmer to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The operating system detects a new device on the first connection. Before using the programmer:

1. Install the device driver.
2. Download SFPTotal Wizard.

The device uses the standard virtual serial port driver included with Windows 10 and later.

SFPTotal Wizard provides an interface for editing, reading and writing firmware in transceiver memory. No initial configuration is required: SFPTotal Wizard automatically detects a programmer connected to the PC.

Some Windows versions require a restart after driver installation for the virtual serial port driver to work correctly.

Read the full documentation.

Activation key

The manufacturer supplies the device in an unactivated mode with limited functionality. You can test device operation, but writing to transceiver memory remains blocked until activation.

To enable full functionality, activate the device by writing an activation key to its memory.

Owners of original devices can register on the website and issue an activation key in the My devices section of their account. When ordering through the website, the device serial number and activation key become available in the account automatically.

Warranty and service

The device is covered by the manufacturer's standard warranty policy.

The programmer warranty is 36 months from the date of first sale. Free technical support and free repairs are provided during this period, subject to compliance with the operating conditions.

Read the full warranty and service policy.