Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ Modules
Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ Modules
Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ Modules
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.
● 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
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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.
The Cisco 10GBASE-LRM Module also supports link lengths of 300m on standard single-mode fiber (SMF, G.652).
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Figure 3. Cisco Direct-Attach Twinax Copper Cable Assembly with SFP+ Connectors
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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*:
● 7600 Series Router ● Catalyst 4500 and 4500-X Series Switches
● ASR 901 ● CRS Router
● ASR 903 ● MDS 9000
● ASR 1000 Series Router ● ME 4500
● ASR 9000 Series Router ● ME 4900NCS 6000 Series Router
● ASR 9000v Series Router ● Nexus 2000, 3000, and 4000 Series Switches
● Catalyst 2350 and 2360 Series Switches ● Nexus 9000 and 9500 (modular) Series Switches
● Catalyst 2960-S, 2960-X, and 2960-XR Series Switches ● RF Gateway Series
● Catalyst 3100 Blade Switches ● SCE 8000
● Catalyst 3560, 3560-E, and 3560-X Series Switches ● Shared Port Adapter (SPA)
● Catalyst 3750, 3750-E, and 3750-X Series Switches ● Unified Computing System (UCS) Switches
● Catalyst 3850 Series Switches
* Not all devices listed support every module. For details about which modules run in which devices and other compatibility information, refer to the
document “Cisco 10 Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver Modules Compatibility Matrix”:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/transceiver_modules/compatibility/matrix/OL_6974.html.
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.
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Product Specifications
Table 1 provides cabling specifications for the Cisco SFP+ modules.
Cisco SFP+ Wavelength (nm) Cable Type Core Size Modal Bandwidth Cable
(Microns) (MHz*km)*** Distance*
Cisco SFP-10G-SR-Sa 850 MMF 62.5 160 (FDDI) 26m
Cisco SFP-10G-SR 62.5 200 (OM1) 33m
Cisco SFP-10G-SR-X 50.0 400 66m
50.0 500 (OM2) 82m
50.0 2000 (OM3) 300m
50.0 4700 (OM4) 400m
Cisco SFP-10G-LRM 1310 MMF 62.5 500 220m
SMF 50.0 400 100m
50.0 500 220m
G.652 - 300m
Cisco SFP-10G-LR-Sa 1310 SMF G.652 - 10km
Cisco SFP-10G-LR
Cisco SFP-10G-LR-X
Cisco SFP-10G-ER-S****a 1550 SMF G.652 - 40km**
Cisco SFP-10G-ER****
Cisco SFP-10G-ZR-S*****a 1550 SMF G.652 - 80km
Cisco SFP-10G-ZR
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Cisco SFP+ Wavelength (nm) Cable Type Core Size Modal Bandwidth Cable
(Microns) (MHz*km)*** Distance*
Cisco SFP-10G-AOC7M - Active Optical Cable - - 7m
assembly
Cisco SFP-10G-AOC10M - Active Optical Cable - - 10m
assembly
*
Minimum cabling distance for -SR, -LRM, -LR, -ER modules is 2m, according to the IEEE 802.3ae.
**
Links longer than 30km are considered engineered links as per IEEE 802.3ae.
***
Specified at transmission wavelength.
****
Requires 5 dB 1550nm fixed loss attenuator for < 20km. Attenuator is available as a spare.
The part number is 15216 ATT LC 5=.
*****
Requires 15dB attenuator if Link Distance < 5km.
Requires 10dB attenuator if Link Distance is between 5km and 25km.
Requires 5dB attenuator if Link Distance is between 25km and 45km.
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
Table 2 lists the main optical characteristics for the Cisco SFP+ modules.
Product Type Transmit Power (dBm)* Receive Power (dBm)* Transmit and
Receive Wavelength
Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum (nm)
Cisco SFP-10G-SR-S 10GBASE-SR 850nm -1.2** -7.3 -1.0 -9.9 840 to 860
Cisco SFP-10G-SR MMF
Cisco SFP-10G-SR-X 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE- -1.2** -7.3 -1.0 -9.9 840 to 860
SW and OTU2e 850nm
MMF
Cisco SFP-10G-LRM 10GBASE-LRM 1310nm 0.5 -6.5 0.5 -8.4 (in 1260 to 1355
MMF and SMF average) and -
6.4 (in OMA)***
Cisco SFP-10G-LR-S 10GBASE-LR 1310nm 0.5 -8.2 0.5 -14.4 1260 to 1355
Cisco SFP-10G-LR SMF
Cisco SFP-10G-LR-X 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE- 0.5 -8.2 0.5 -14.4 1260 to 1355
LW and OTU2e 1310nm
SMF
Cisco SFP-10G-ER-S 10GBASE-ER 1550nm 4.0 -4.7 -1 -15.8 1530 to 1565
Cisco SFP-10G-ER SMF
Cisco SFP-10G-BXD-I 10G-SFP Bidirectional for 0.5 -8.2 0.5 -14.4 1320 to 1340 (Tx)
10km 1260 to 1280 (Rx)
Cisco SFP-10G-BXU-I 10G-SFP Bidirectional for 0.5 -8.2 0.5 -14.4 1260 to 1280 (Tx)
10km 1320 to 1340 (Rx)
Cisco SFP-10G-BX40D-I 10G-SFP Bidirectional for 4.5 -2.7 -9 -21.2 1320 to 1340 (Tx)
40km 1260 to 1280 (Rx)
Cisco SFP-10G-BX40U-I 10G-SFP Bidirectional for 4.5 -2.7 -9 -21.2 1260 to 1280 (Tx)
40km 1320 to 1340 (Rx)
*
Transmitter and receiver power is in average, unless specified.
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**
The launch power shall be the lesser of the class 1 safety limit or the maximum receive power. Class 1 laser requirements are
defined by IEC 60825-1: 2001.
***
Both average and OMA specifications must be met simultaneously.
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 3 dB
Penalty@ 1600 ps/nm
Receiver sensitivity -27 dBm At Pre-FEC BER=1E-5 for GFEC and Pre-FEC
BER=7E-4 for EFEC with PRBS31 and OTU2 frame
Chromatic Dispersion 3 dB
Penalty@ 1300 ps/nm
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.
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Product Bail Latch Color
Cisco SFP-10G-BXD-I Blue
Cisco SFP-10G-BXU-I
Cisco SFP-10G-BX40D-I Red
Cisco SFP-10G-BX40U-I
Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU1M Beige
Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU1-5M Black
Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU2M Brown
Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU2-5M Yellow
Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU3M Orange
Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU5M Gray
Cisco SFP-H10GB-ACU7M Blue
Cisco SFP-H10GB-ACU10M Red
Table 5 provides the maximum power consumption and operating temperature range ratings per Cisco SFP+
module.
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Product Power Consumption (W) Operating Temperature Range
Cisco SFP-H10GB-ACU7M 1 COM
Cisco SFP-H10GB-ACU10M 1 COM
Cisco SFP-10G-AOC1M 1 COM
Cisco SFP-10G-AOC2M 1 COM
Cisco SFP-10G-AOC3M 1 COM
Cisco SFP-10G-AOC5M 1 COM
Cisco SFP-10G-AOC7M 1 COM
Cisco SFP-10G-AOC10M 1 COM
Dimensions
Dimensions (H x W x D): 8.5 x 13.4 x 56.5mm. Cisco SFP+ connectors typically weigh 75 grams or less.
Warranty
● Standard warranty: 1 year
● Extended warranty (optional): Cisco SFP+ modules can be covered in a Cisco SMARTnet® Service support
contract for the Cisco switch or router chassis
Ordering Information
Table 6 provides the ordering information for Cisco SFP+ modules and related cables.
Cisco multirate 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-LW and OTU2e SFP+ Module for SMF, extended temperature range SFP-10G-LR-X
Cisco 10GBASE-ER SFP+ Module for SMF S-Class SFP-10G-ER-S
Cisco 10GBASE-ER SFP+ Module for SMF SFP-10G-ER
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Description Product Number
Cisco 10GBASE-BX40-U Bidirectional for 40km SFP-10G-BX40U-I
10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 1 Meter, passive SFP-H10GB-CU1M
10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 1.5 Meter, passive SFP-H10GB-CU1-5M
10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 2 Meter, Passive SFP-H10GB-CU2M
10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 2.5 Meter, Passive SFP-H10GB-CU2-5M
10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 3 Meter, passive SFP-H10GB-CU3M
10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 5 Meter, passive SFP-H10GB-CU5M
10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 7 Meter, active SFP-H10GB-ACU7M
10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 10 Meter, active SFP-H10GB-ACU10M
10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Cable 1 Meter SFP-10G-AOC1M
10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Cable 2 Meter SFP-10G-AOC2M
10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Cable 3 Meter SFP-10G-AOC3M
● 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)
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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 http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6574/index.html.
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