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.
Figure 1. Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ Modules
Features and Benefits
Cisco SFP+ modules offer the following features and benefits.
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Industry’s smallest 10G form factor for greatest density per chassis
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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)
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Supports “pay-as-you-populate” model for investment protection and ease of technology migration
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Digital optical monitoring capability for strong diagnostic capabilities
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Optical interoperability with 10GBASE XENPAK, 10GBASE X2, and 10GBASE XFP interfaces on the same
link
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Cisco quality identification (ID) feature enables a Cisco platform to identify whether the module is certified
and tested by Cisco
Cisco SFP-10G-SR
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.
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.
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Except for version 1, which supports only 10GBASE-SR
Cisco SFP-10G-LRM
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: http://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
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:
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
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-ER
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-ZR
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-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 2. 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 2 the
presence of a wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) splitter integrated into the SFP to split the 1270-nm and
1330-nm light paths.
Figure 2. 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.
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+ Twinax Copper Cables
Cisco SFP+ Copper Twinax (Figure 3) direct-attach cables are suitable for very short distances and offer a costeffective way to connect within racks and across adjacent racks. Cisco offers passive Twinax cables in lengths of
1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 and 5 meters, and active Twinax cables in lengths of 7 and 10 meters.
Cisco SFP+ Active Optical Cables (Figure 4) 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.
Figure 4. 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*:
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 1 provides cabling specifications for the Cisco SFP+ modules.
Receiver Sensitivity specified over 15301565nm only, with 3dB degradation
permitted from 1260-1530nm
Receiver damage
threshold
+5
dBm
Receiver Overload
-7
dBm
Receiver performance at 10GE LAN and 10GE WAN rates, non-FEC application
Receiver sensitivity
-24
dBm
At BER=1E-12 with PRBS31 and 10GE
frame
Chromatic Dispersion
Penalty@ 1600 ps/nm
3 dB
Receiver performance at OTU2/OTU2e rates, FEC application
Receiver sensitivity
-27
dBm
At Pre-FEC BER=1E-5 for GFEC and PreFEC BER=7E-4 for EFEC with PRBS31 and
OTU2 frame
Chromatic Dispersion
Penalty@ 1300 ps/nm
3 dB
Product
Bail Latch Color
Cisco SFP-10G-SR
Beige
Cisco SFP-10G-SR-X
Beige
Cisco SFP-10G-LRM
Orange
Cisco FET-10G
Brown
Cisco SFP-10G-LR
Blue
Cisco SFP-10G-LR-X
Blue
Cisco SFP-10G-ER
Red
Cisco SFP-10G-ZR
Green
Cisco SFP-10G-BXD-I
Blue
Cisco SFP-10G-BXU-I
Blue
Cisco SFP-10G-BX40D-I
Red
Table 3 details optical specifications for the Cisco SFP-10G-ZR modules.
Table 3. SFP-10G-ZR 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 4 describes the bail latch color code for each type of optical SFP+ module.
GR-20-CORE: Generic Requirements for Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable
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GR-326-CORE: Generic Requirements for Single-Mode Optical Connectors and Jumper Assemblies
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GR-1435-CORE: Generic Requirements for Multifiber Optical Connectors
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IEEE 802.3: 10-Gigabit Ethernet
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ITU-T G.709: Interfaces for the Optical Transport Network
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ITU-T G.975: GFEC
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ITU-T G.975.1: EFEC
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SFP+ MSA SFF-8431 (Optical Modules, Active Optical Cables, and Passive Twinax cables)
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SFP+ MSA SFF-8461 (Active Twinax cables)
Safety:
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Laser Class 1 21CFR-1040 LN#50 7/2001
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Laser Class 1 IEC60825-1
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Cable jacket of SFP+ copper modules is UL #E116441 Compliant
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All length SFP+ copper cables are ELV and RoHS Compliant
Next Steps
Learn more about Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ fiber modules or 10GBase SFP+ copper modules (twinax cable) by
contacting your sales representative or visiting http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6574/index.html.
For S-Class SFP+ 10 Gigabit Modules, refer to the link below: