Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ Modules Data Sheet

 

A broad range of industry-compliant SFP+ modules for 10 Gigabit Ethernet deployments in diverse networking environments.

Product overview

The Cisco^® 10GBASE SFP+ modules (Figure 1) give you a wide variety of 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options for data center, enterprise wiring closet, and service provider transport applications.

Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ modules

Features and benefits

Cisco SFP+ modules offer the following features and benefits.

●      Industry’s smallest 10G form factor for greatest density per chassis

●      Hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into an Ethernet SFP+ port of a Cisco switch (no need to power down if installing or replacing)

●      Supports “pay-as-you-populate” model for investment protection and ease of technology migration

●      Digital optical monitoring capability for strong diagnostic capabilities

●      Optical interoperability with 10GBASE XENPAK, 10GBASE X2, and 10GBASE XFP interfaces on the same link

●      Cisco quality Identification (ID) feature enables a Cisco platform to identify whether the module is certified and tested by Cisco

Cisco SFP-10G-T-X module

The Cisco 10GBASE-T module (Figure 2) offers connectivity options at the following data rates: 100M/1G/10Gbps. It has the SFP+ form factor and an RJ-45 interface so that CAT5e/CAT6A/CAT7 cables can be used to connect to end points with embedded 10GBASE-T ports. They are suitable for distances up to 30 meters and offers a cost-effective way to connect within racks and across adjacent racks.

Cisco SFP+ 10GBASE-T module with RJ-45 connector

Table 1, details the specifications for the SFP-10G-T-X module, including cable type, distance, and data rates supported.

Table 1.        SFP-10G-T-X cabling specifications

Cisco SFP-10G-SR-S module (S-Class)

The Cisco 10GBASE-SR module supports a link length of 26 meters on standard Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)-grade Multimode Fiber (MMF). Using 2000 MHz^*km MMF (OM3), up to 300-meter link lengths are possible. Using 4700 MHz^*km MMF (OM4), up to 400 meter link lengths are possible. SFP-10G-SR-S does not support FCoE.

Cisco SFP-10G-SR module

The Cisco 10GBASE-SR Module supports a link length of 26m on standard Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)-grade Multimode Fiber (MMF). Using 2000MHz^*km MMF (OM3), up to 300m link lengths are possible. Using 4700MHz^*km MMF (OM4), up to 400m link lengths are possible.

Cisco SFP-10G-SR-X module

The Cisco SFP-10G-SR-X is a multirate^* 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-SW and OTU2/OTU2e module for extended operating temperature range. It supports a link length of 26m on standard Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)-grade Multimode Fiber (MMF). Using 2000MHz^*km MMF (OM3), up to 300m link lengths are possible. Using 4700MHz^*km MMF (OM4), up to 400m link lengths are possible.

Cisco SFP-10G-SR-I module

The Cisco SFP-10G-SR-I is a multirate 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-SW and OTU2/2e module for industrial operating temperature range. This module also supports CPRI datarate options 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7a, 8. It supports a link length of 26m on standard Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)-grade Multimode Fiber (MMF). Using 2000MHz^*km MMF(OM3), up to 300m link lengths are possible. Using 4700MHz^*km MMF (OM4), up to 400m link lengths are possible.

Cisco SFP-10G-LRM module

The Cisco 10GBASE-LRM Module supports link lengths of 220m on standard Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) grade Multimode Fiber (MMF). To make sure that specifications are met over FDDI-grade, OM1 and OM2 fibers, the transmitter should be coupled through a mode conditioning patch cord. No mode conditioning patch cord is required for applications over OM3 or OM4. For additional information on mode conditioning patch cord requirements please see: https://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/modules/ps5455/product_bulletin_c25-530836.html.

The Cisco 10GBASE-LRM Module also supports link lengths of 300m on standard Single-Mode Fiber (SMF, G.652).

Cisco FET-10G module

The Cisco FET-10G Fabric Extender Transceiver supports link lengths up to 100m on laser-optimized OM3 or OM4 multimode fiber. It is supported on fabric links from a Nexus 2000 to a Cisco parent switch only. Note this product is not orderable individually. For more information refer to Nexus 2000 datasheet: https://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps9441/ps10110/data_sheet_c78-507093.html.

Cisco SFP-10G-LR-S module (S-Class)

The Cisco 10GBASE-LR module supports a link length of 10 kilometers on standard Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) (G.652). SFP-10G-LR-S does not support FCoE.

Cisco SFP-10G-LR module

The Cisco 10GBASE-LR Module supports a link length of 10 kilometers on standard Single-Mode Fiber (SMF, G.652).

Cisco SFP-10G-LR-X module

The Cisco SFP-10G-LR-X is a multirate 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-LW, and OTU2/OTU2e module for extended operating temperature range. It supports a link length of 10 kilometers on standard Single-Mode Fiber (SMF, G.652).

Cisco SFP-10G-LR10-I module

The Cisco SFP-10G-LR10-I supports a link length of 10 kilometers on standard Single-Mode Fiber (SMF, G.652). The SFP-10G-LR10-I is for industrial operating temperature range. The SFP-10G-LR10-I also supports CPRI datrates options 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7a, 8.

Cisco SFP-10G-BXD-I and SFP-10G-BXU-I for 10Km (single-fiber bidirectional applications)

The Cisco SFP-10G-BXD-I and SFP-10G-BXU-I SFPs operate on a single strand of standard SMF.

A SFP-10G-BXD-I device is always connected to a SFP-10G-BXU-I device with a single strand of standard SMF with an operating transmission range up to 10 km.

The communication over a single strand of fiber is achieved by separating the transmission wavelength of the two devices, as depicted in Figure 3. SFP-10G-BXD-I transmits a 1330-nm channel and receives a 1270-nm signal, whereas SFP-10G-BXU-I transmits at a 1270-nm wavelength and receives a 1330-nm signal. Note in Figure 3 the presence of a Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) splitter integrated into the SFP to split the 1270-nm and 1330-nm light paths. This module also supports CPRI datarate options 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7a, 8.^*

Bidirectional transmission of a single strand of SMF

The SFP-10G-BXD-I and SFP-10G-BXU-I SFPs also support Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) functions according to the industry-standard SFF-8472 Multisource Agreement (MSA). This feature gives the end user the ability to monitor real-time parameters of the SFP, such as optical output power, optical input power, temperature, laser bias current, and transceiver supply voltage.

^*Version -02 of SFP-10G-BXD-I and SFP-10G-BXU-I supports the CPRI rates.

Cisco SFP-10G-ER-S module (S-Class)

The Cisco 10GBASE-ER module supports a link length of up to 40 kilometers on SMF (G.652). SFP-10G-ER-S does not support FCoE.

Cisco SFP-10G-ER module

The Cisco 10GBASE-ER Module supports a link length of up to 40 kilometers on standard Single-Mode Fiber (SMF, G.652).

Cisco SFP-10G-ER-I module

The Cisco 10GBASE-ER Industrial Temperature Module supports a link length of up to 40 kilometers on standard Single-Mode Fiber (SMF, G.652). The SFP-10G-ER-I for Industrial Operating Temperature Range is a multirate 10GBASE-ER, 10GBASE-EW and OTU2/2e module.

Cisco SFP-10G-BX40D-I and SFP-10G-BX40U-I (for 40Km single-fiber bidirectional applications)

The Cisco SFP-10G-BX40D-I and SFP-10G-BX40U-I SFPs operate on a single strand of standard SMF.

A SFP-10G-BX40D-I device is always connected to a SFP-10G-BX40U-I device with a single strand of standard SMF with an operating transmission range up to 40 km.

The communication over a single strand of fiber is achieved by separating the transmission wavelength of the two devices. SFP-10G-BX40D-I transmits a 1330-nm channel and receives a 1270-nm signal. The SFP-10G-BX40U-I transmits at a 1270-nm wavelength and receives a 1330-nm signal.

The SFP-10G-BX40D-I and SFP-10G-BX40U-I SFPs support Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) functions according to the industry-standard SFF-8472 Multisource Agreement (MSA). This feature gives the end user the ability to monitor real-time parameters of the SFP, such as optical output power, optical input power, temperature, laser bias current, and transceiver supply voltage.

Cisco SFP-10G-ZR-S module (S-Class)

The Cisco 10GBASE-ZR module supports link lengths of up to about 80 kilometers on standard SMF (G.652). This interface is not specified as part of the 10 Gigabit Ethernet standards and is, instead, built according to Cisco specifications. SFP-10G-ZR-S does not support FCoE.

Cisco SFP-10G-ZR module

The Cisco SFP-10G-ZR is a multirate 10GBASE-ZR, 10GBASE-ZW, and OTU2/OTU2e module. It supports link lengths of up to about 80 kilometers on standard Single-Mode Fiber (SMF, G.652). This interface is not specified as part of the 10 Gigabit Ethernet standard and is instead built according to Cisco specifications.

Cisco SFP-10G-ZR-I module

The Cisco SFP-10G-ZR-I is a multirate 10GBASE-ZR, 10GBASE-ZW, and OTU2/OTU2e module for industrial operating temperature range. The SFP-10G-ZR-I has a limiting electrical interface receiver, which does not require EDC PHY on the host board, it can be plugged into any SFP+ port. It supports link lengths of up to 70 kilometers on standard Single-Mode Fiber (SMF, G.652), assuming a fiber chromatic dispersion of 20 ps/(nm^*km). This interface is not specified as part of the 10 Gigabit Ethernet standard and is instead built according to Cisco specifications. The SFP-10G-ZR-I has a cold start at -40⁰C; the transceiver will be operational except optical traffic is not supported from -40⁰ to -28⁰C, all other low speed features (DOM, I2C, etc.) are operational. The module is fully operational from -28⁰C to 85⁰C.

Cisco SFP+ Twinax copper cables

Cisco SFP+ Copper Twinax (Figure 4) direct-attach cables are suitable for very short distances and offer a cost-effective way to connect within racks and across adjacent racks. Cisco offers passive Twinax cables in lengths of 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4 and 5 meters, and active Twinax cables in lengths of 7 and 10 meters.

Cisco direct-attach twinax copper cable assembly with SFP+ connectors

Cisco SFP+ Active optical cables

Cisco SFP+ Active Optical Cables (Figure 5) are direct-attach fiber assemblies with SFP+ connectors. They are suitable for very short distances and offer a cost-effective way to connect within racks and across adjacent racks. Cisco offers Active Optical Cables in lengths of 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 10 meters.

Cisco direct-attach active optical cables with SFP+ connectors

Platform support

Cisco SFP+ modules are supported on a wide range of Cisco switches and routers^*:

Table 2.        Cisco Platforms

Additional platforms may continually be added; please check the compatibility matrix for the latest information and for the Cisco compatible operating system for each platform.

Connectors: Dual LC/PC connector (-SR, -LRM, -LR, -ER, -ZR and FET-10G).

Note:      Only connections with patch cords with PC or UPC connectors are supported. Patch cords with APC connectors are not supported. All cables and cable assemblies used must be compliant with the standards specified in the standards section.

Product specifications

Table 3 provides cabling specifications for the SFP+ modules.

Table 3.        SFP+ port cabling specifications

Attenuator is available as a spare. The part numbers:

●      5dB - 15216 ATT LC 5=

●      10dB - 15216 ATT LC 10=

●      15dB - 15216 ATT LC 15=

a - No FCoE support.

b - Links up to 15 km are supported as engineered links as long as channel insertion loss < 6.2 dB.

c - Only Version -02 and later of this DAC cable is qualified on all Cisco platforms.

Table 4 lists the main optical characteristics for the SFP+ modules.

Table 4.        Optical transmit and receive specifications

Table 5 details optical specifications for the SFP-10G-ZR modules.

Table 5.        SFP-10G-ZR, SFP-10G-ZR-S optical parameters

Note:      Parameters are specified over temperature and at end of life unless otherwise noted. When shorter distances of single-mode fiber are used (<40km), an inline optical attenuator must be used to avoid overloading and damaging the receiver.

Table 6.        SFP-10G-ZR-I optical parameters

Note:      Parameters are specified over temperature and at end of life unless otherwise noted. When shorter distances of single-mode fiber are used (<40km), an inline optical attenuator must be used to avoid overloading and damaging the receiver.

Table 7 describes the bail latch color code for each type of optical SFP+ module.

Table 7.        SFP+ optical modules color code

Table 8 provides the maximum power consumption and operating temperature range ratings per SFP+ module.

Table 8.        SFP+ modules power consumption

Dimensions

Dimensions (H x W x D): 8.5 x 13.4 x 56.5mm. Cisco SFP+ connectors typically weigh 75 grams or less.

Environmental Conditions and Power Requirements

Operating temperature range:

●      Commercial temperature range (COM): 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)

●      Extended temperature range (EXT): -5 to 85°C (23 to 185°F)

●      Industrial temperature range (IND): -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

●      Storage temperature range: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Warranty

●      Standard warranty: 5 years

●      Expedited replacement available via a Cisco SMARTnet^® Service support contract

Cisco environmental sustainability

Information about Cisco’s environmental sustainability policies and initiatives for our products, solutions, operations, and extended operations or supply chain is provided in the “Environment Sustainability” section of Cisco’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.

Reference links to information about key environmental sustainability topics (mentioned in the “Environment Sustainability” section of the CSR Report) are provided in the following table:

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Ordering information

Table 9 provides the ordering information for SFP+ modules and related cables.

Table 9.        Ordering information

Regulatory and standards compliance

Standards:

●      GR-20-CORE: Generic Requirements for Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable

●      GR-326-CORE: Generic Requirements for Single-Mode Optical Connectors and Jumper Assemblies

●      GR-1435-CORE: Generic Requirements for Multifiber Optical Connectors

●      IEEE 802.3: 10-Gigabit Ethernet

●      ITU-T G.709: Interfaces for the Optical Transport Network

●      ITU-T G.975: GFEC

●      ITU-T G.975.1: EFEC

●      SFP+ MSA SFF-8431 (Optical Modules, Active Optical Cables, and Passive Twinax cables)

●      SFP+ MSA SFF-8461 (Active Twinax cables)

Safety:

●      Laser Class 1 21CFR-1040 LN#50 7/2001

●      Laser Class 1 IEC60825-1

●      Cable jacket of SFP+ copper modules is UL #E116441 Compliant

●      All length SFP+ copper cables are ELV and RoHS Compliant

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Next steps

Learn more about Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ fiber modules or 10GBase SFP+ copper modules (twinax cable) by contacting your sales representative or visiting https://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6574/index.html.

For S-Class SFP+ 10 Gigabit Modules, refer to the link below: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/interfaces-modules/transceiver-modules/datasheet-listing.html.

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