Abstract: According to an example, a transmitter transmits a plurality of optical signals of multiple wavelengths via an optical link to a receiver. An optical link tuner coupled to the optical link groups the plurality of optical signals into a first group of optical signals and a second group of optical signals, where the first group of optical signals has a first wavelength range and the second group of optical signals has a second wavelength range. The optical link tuner adjusts link tuning parameters associated with the first group of optical signals during a first phase, such that the second group of optical signals is propagated to the receiver without modifications to link tuning parameters associated with the second group, where during the first phase the receiver is to detect unplugging of the optical link based on the second group of optical signals.

Abstract: According to an example, a transmitter transmits a plurality of optical signals of multiple wavelengths via an optical link to a receiver. An optical link tuner coupled to the optical link groups the plurality of optical signals into a first group of optical signals and a second group of optical signals, where the first group of optical signals has a first wavelength range and the second group of optical signals has a second wavelength range. The optical link tuner adjusts link tuning parameters associated with the first group of optical signals during a first phase, such that the second group of optical signals is propagated to the receiver without modifications to link tuning parameters associated with the second group, where during the first phase the receiver is to detect unplugging of the optical link based on the second group of optical signals.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing forward error correction (FEC) on data transferred on a data link on the physical layer. Binary encoding can be done in accordance with a physical unit (phit) FEC format. The phit FEC format allows for correction of two bit errors and comprises a codeword having a variable bit size. Pre-coding the phit enables burst errors associated with the link to converted into bit errors. The data can be transmitted in the phit FEC format to a receiving PHY. The correctable two bit errors at one or more locations within the phit FEC format can then be corrected by decoding at the receiving PHY in accordance with the phit FEC. The FEC techniques can minimize latency in the PHY.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing forward error correction (FEC) on data transferred on a data link on the physical layer. Binary encoding can be done in accordance with a physical unit (phit) FEC format. The phit FEC format allows for correction of two bit errors and comprises a codeword having a variable bit size. Pre-coding the phit enables burst errors associated with the link to converted into bit errors. The data can be transmitted in the phit FEC format to a receiving PHY. The correctable two bit errors at one or more locations within the phit FEC format can then be corrected by decoding at the receiving PHY in accordance with the phit FEC. The FEC techniques minimize latency in the PHY, being optimal for Gen-Z systems. The FEC techniques can provide improvements over existing FEC schemes that employ large code word sizes and experience high latency.

Abstract: A receiver receives a predetermined pattern over an optical link from a transmitter. In response to detecting that the predetermined pattern satisfies at least one criterion, indicating that a synchronization point has been reached to allow link training of the optical link to be performed between the transmitter and receiver.