The SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) Fibre Ethernet interface serves as a compact, hot-pluggable network interface module. Designed for both telecommunication and data communications applications, it provides a flexible and easy method to connect, configure or change a network. The SFP interface can support Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, Synchronous Optical Networking (SONET) and other communication standards. This versatility allows the interface to connect different types of network segments. The SFP Fibre Ethernet interface uses light to transmit data over fibre optic cables. This provides a significant advantage over copper-based interfaces, as fibre optic cables can transmit data over much longer distances without signal degradation. In addition, the SFP Fibre Ethernet interface offers the advantage of being hot-pluggable. This means modules can be added or removed without interrupting the network. This feature enhances network reliability and simplifies maintenance and upgrades.