This standard will define the requirements for new physical layer variants that operate at FC-PI-6 line rate on a four lane physical variant. It is desirable that new variants operate at similar distances as those of the corresponding variants specified in FC-PI-6. This standard will consider all aspects of transmit, receive and cable-plant performance requirements for optical and electrical links. The standard will enable interoperability of transmitter devices, receiver devices, interconnects, and components among different manufacturers.
