During certification of optical modules for Huawei switches, Huawei completes comprehensive functionality verification to ensure quality of optical modules. The verified items include optical module plug/unplug, transmit optical power, receive optical power, signal transmission quality, data reading, error tolerance, compatibility, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and environmental parameters.
Non-Huawei-certified switch optical modules may cause the following problems:
Non-standard structure and size cause failures to install optical modules on adjacent optical interfaces.
Structures or sizes of some non-Huawei-certified optical modules do not comply with the Multi-Source Agreement (MSA). When such an optical module is installed on an optical interface, the size of this optical module hinders optical module installation on adjacent optical interfaces.
Data bus defects cause suspension of a switch's data bus.
Some non-Huawei-certified optical modules have defects in data bus designs. Using such an optical module on a switch causes suspension of the connected data bus on the switch. As a result, data on the suspended bus cannot be read.
Improper edge connector size damages electronic devices of optical interfaces.
If a non-Huawei-certified switch optical module with improper edge connector size is used on an optical interface, electronic devices of the optical interface will be damaged by short circuits.
Unnormalized temperature monitoring causes incorrect alarms.
The temperature monitoring systems of some non-Huawei-certified switch optical modules do not comply with industry standards and report temperature values higher than the real temperature. When such optical modules are used on a switch, the system will report incorrect temperature alarms.
Improper register settings cause errors or failures in reading parameters or diagnostic information.
Some non-Huawei-certified switch optical modules have improper register values on page A0, which can cause errors or failures when the system attempts to read parameters or diagnostic information from a data bus.
Some non-Huawei-certified switch optical modules are not designed in compliance with EMC standards and have low anti-interference capability. Additionally, they bring electromagnetic interference to nearby devices.
The operating temperature ranges of non-Huawei-certified switch optical modules cannot meet service requirements. When they are used under relatively high temperature, the optical power decreases, resulting in service interruption.