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Can We Interconnect SFP, SFP+, XFP, X2 and XENPAK?

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There are many kinds of 10G optical transceivers in the market such as SFP+, XFP, X2 and XENPAK. So when we use these modules, the most confusing problem is if we can interconnect SFP+, XFP, X2 and XENPAK. Besides this, some module users also want to know if they can connect SFP to SFP+ or if then can connect 10GBASE-SR modules to 10GBASE-LR modules. In this article, I will display some common questions often asked by module users and give the right answer mainly based on Cisco optical transceivers.

1. Can we interconnect SFP-10G-SR to XENPAK-10GB-SR or X2-10GB-SR?
The answer is yes. For this problem, you just need the correct optic on each side. If your optics are singlemode you need singlemode patch cord. If your optics are multi-mode then you need multi-mode patch cord. SFP-10G-SR, XENPAK-10GB-SR and X2-10GB-SR are all multi-mode optics, so a multi-mode fiber can solve this problem.

2. Can LC-SC patch cord connect X2-10GB-SR between SFP-10G-SR?
Yes, it’ll work fine as long as your fiber patch cord is multi-mode. Actually, the SFP+ requires LC connector but the X2 may require a SC connector. So when connect SFP-10G-SR to X2-10GB-SR, we must use a LC-SC patch cable (LC connector on one fiber end, SC connector on the other fiber end).

SFP, SFP+,XFP, X2 and XENPAK

3. Is it possible to connect X2-10GB-LR to SFP-10G-SR?
The answer is not possible. The Cisco X2-10GB-LR module supports a link length of 10 kilometers on standard single-mode fiber (SMF, G.652). However, the Cisco SFP-10G-SR module supports a link length of 300m on OM3 multi-mode fiber (MMF,OM3) and 400m on OM4 multi-mode fiber (MMF,OM4). Actually, you need to use modules with the same wavelengths, i. e. SR to SR or LR to LR.

4. Can we connect SFP-10G-SR to GLC-SX-MM?
The SFP-10G-SR is 10 Gbps only. The GLC-SX-MM is 1 Gbps only. This question means can we force SFP-10G-SR to use 1Gbps speed?  This is a very common question and the response will always be the same. The answer is NO. Because the SFP-10G-SR is 10 Gbps only. It runs at 10 Gbps link rate and no other speed. GBIC, SFP, X2, QSFP, CFP modules will only negotiate to one speed and one speed only. You cannot interconnect them.

SFP-10G-SR to GLC-SX-MM

5. Can we connect GLC-SX-MM to GLC-LH-SM?
Some users wonder if they can use GLC-SX-MM together with GLC-LH-SM? In fact, the GLC-SX-MM is multi-mode LED-based. The GLC-LH-SM is singlemode laser-based. They may (sometimes) work with mode conditioning patch (MCP) cables but it’s not generally a good idea unless it’s completely unavoidable.

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Related Article: Cisco SFP-10G-SR: All You Need to Know

Cisco SFP Transceiver Modules for Opitcal Network

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Cisco Systems, Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Jose, California, that designs, manufactures, and sells networking equipment. With the rapid development of optical communication, Cisco’s products of optical networking are being used more and more widely all around the world. Among them, the SFP transceiver module is a critical component. In this article, Cisco SFP will be introduced.

Cisco Products Refer To Optical Communication

In fact, Cisco produces many optical networking equipment, such as optical services modules, optical transponders, optical transceiver modules and a comprehensive portfolio of WDM transmission modules, which includes optical terminal filters, optical amplifiers, optical service channel, and others, to support the network applications of enterprise and service provider customers.

Cisco SFP Transceiver Modules

Cisco SFP transceiver modules support Ethernet, Sonet/SDH and Fibre Channel applications across all Cisco switching and routing platforms. The Cisco portfolio of hot pluggable interfaces offers a rich set of choices in terms of speeds, protocols, reaches and supported transmission media. Generally, these SFP transceiver modules are divided into three types as following three sorts:

Cisco Fast Ethernet SFP Modules:

  Cisco 100M Ethernet SFP   Part Number Description
Cisco 100BASE-FX SFP GLC-FE-100FX  Operates on ordinary multimode fiber-optic (MMF) link spans up to 2 kilometers long. For 100Mbps Ethernet ports.
GLC-GE-100FX  Operates on ordinary multimode fiber-optic (MMF) link spans up to 2 kilometers long. For Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Cisco 100BASE-LX10 SFP GLC-FE-100LX  Operates on ordinary single-mode fiber-optic (SMF) link spans up to 10 kilometers long.
Cisco 100BASE-ZX SFP GLC-FE-100LX-RGD  Operates on ordinary single-mode fiber-optic (SMF) link spans up to 10 kilometers long.
Cisco 100BASE-BX10 SFP GLC-FE-100BX-D GLC-FE-100BX-U  Operates on ordinary SMF single-strand link spans up to 10 kilometers long.
Cisco 100BASE-EX SFP GLC-FE-100EX  Operates on ordinary single-mode fiber-optic (SMF) link spans up to 40 kilometers long.
Cisco 100BASE-ZX SFP GLC-FE-100ZX  Operates on ordinary single-mode fiber-optic (SMF) link spans up to 80 kilometers long.

Cisco Gigabit Ethernet SFP Modules

Gigabit Ethernet SFP Part Number Description
Cisco 1000BASE-SX SFP GLC-SX- MM Operates on 50m multimode fiber links up to 550m and on 62.5 m FDDI-grade multimode fibers up to 220m.
Cisco 1000BASE-LX/LH SFP GLC-LH-SM Operates on standard single-mode fiber-optic link spans of up to 10 km and up to 550 m on any multimode fibers.
Cisco 1000BASE-ZX SFP GLC-ZX-SM Operates on standard single-mode fiber-optic link spans of up to approximately 70 km in length.
Cisco 1000BASE-BX10-D & 1000BASE-BX10-U SFP GLC-BX-D
GLC-BX-U
Operates on a single strand of standard single-mode fiber. A 1000BASE-BX10-D device is always connected to a 1000BASE-BX10-U device with a single strand of standard single-mode fiber with an operating transmission range up to 10 km.
Cisco 1000BASE-T SFP GLC-T SFP-GE-T 1000BASE-T SFP Transceiver Module for Category 5 copper wire.

Cisco CWDM Transceiver Modules

 Part Number Description Color Code
CWDM-SFP-1470 Cisco CWDM 1470-nm SFP; Gigabit Ethernet and 1 and 2 Gb Fibre Channel Gray
CWDM-SFP-1490 Cisco CWDM 1490-nm SFP; Gigabit Ethernet and 1 and 2 Gb Fibre Channel Violet
CWDM-SFP-1510 Cisco CWDM 1510-nm SFP; Gigabit Ethernet and 1 and 2 Gb Fibre Channel Blue
CWDM-SFP-1530 Cisco CWDM 1530-nm SFP; Gigabit Ethernet and 1 and 2 Gb Fibre Channel Green
CWDM-SFP-1550 Cisco CWDM 1550-nm SFP; Gigabit Ethernet and 1 and 2 Gb Fibre Channel Yellow
CWDM-SFP-1570 Cisco CWDM 1570-nm SFP; Gigabit Ethernet and 1 and 2 Gb Fibre Channel Orange
CWDM-SFP-1590 Cisco CWDM 1590-nm SFP; Gigabit Ethernet and 1 and 2 Gb Fibre Channel Red
CWDM-SFP-1610 Cisco CWDM 1610-nm SFP; Gigabit Ethernet and 1 and 2 Gb Fibre Channel Brown
This picture shows the Third Party 1000BASE-T SFP Transceiver from Fiberstore
cisco sfp

The Fiberstore industry-standard 1000BASE-T Small Form-factor Pluggable (GLC-T SFP) gigabit interface converter (GBIC) is a hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into a Gigabit Ethernet port or slot, linking the port with the network. The SFP modules from Fiberstore provide full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to high-end workstations and between wiring closets over existing copper network infrastructure.

Main Featurs

  • Hot-swappable when deployed, the switch or router does not have to reboot
  • Interchangeable with other 1000BASE-X SFPs on the same linecard
  • Supports Cisco quality ID feature that enables the switch or router to identify whether the SFP is a Cisco SFP

Technical Specifications

  • Platform Support
    The Cisco 1000BASE-T SFP is supported across a variety Cisco switches, routers, and optical transport devices.
  • Connectors and Cabling
    RJ-45 connector
    Cable: Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
    Cabling distance (maximum): 328 ft (100 m)
  • Dimensions
    Maximum Dimensions (H x W x D): 0.55 x 0.54 x 2.8 in. (14.0 x 13.7 x 71.1 mm)

Environmental Conditions and Power Requirements

  • Operating temperature range: 0 to 70° C (32 to 158° F)
  • Storage temperature range: -40 to 85° C (-40 to 185° F)
  • Predicted mean time between failure (MTBF): 1 million hours