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Product Features
Technical Overview
The TN-SFP-LX1 operates at a wavelength of 1310 nm, optimized for long-reach single-mode fiber applications. It provides a single LC port for 1000Base-LX network connections, supporting data transfer rates up to 1 Gbps. The module is fully compliant with Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) standards, ensuring interoperability with MSA-compliant networking hardware.
Built with hot-pluggable functionality, this SFP module allows for installation and removal without powering down the host device, facilitating easy maintenance and upgrades. Its design incorporates advanced optical components to maintain signal integrity over extended distances, making it suitable for backbone and metropolitan area network links.
This section brings together practical product details such as Application/Usage, Total Number of Ports, Connector Type, Interfaces/Ports Details, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The Transition Networks TN-SFP-LX1 offers several advantages for network deployments requiring reliable, high-speed fiber connectivity. Its long-reach capability up to 10 kilometers reduces the need for intermediate repeaters, simplifying network architecture and lowering overall costs.
Enhanced Performance
Leverages Fiber Channel technology for fast data transfer rates over optical fiber, providing up to 10x the performance of standard Ethernet connections in supported applications.
- Minimizes signal loss over long distances
- Supports gigabit-speed data transmission
Durability and Compliance
Constructed with environmentally friendly materials and complies with REACH, RoHS, and WEEE directives. The module is TAA compliant and backed by a lifetime limited warranty.
- Reduces environmental impact
- Ensures regulatory adherence
Deployment / Use Cases
This SFP module is ideal for a variety of networking scenarios that demand high-bandwidth, long-distance fiber optic links. It seamlessly integrates into existing infrastructure to extend network reach and enhance data throughput.
Common applications include connecting switches in data centers, linking routers across campus networks, supporting xDSL backhaul, and facilitating optical network expansions. Its compatibility with single-mode fiber makes it particularly effective for metropolitan area networks (MANs) and enterprise backbone connections where distance and signal integrity are critical.
Data Center Interconnects
Use for linking switches and storage devices over fiber within data centers, ensuring high-speed data transfer for server and storage networks.
WAN and Backbone Links
Deploy in wide area network (WAN) backbones to connect remote sites, providing reliable gigabit connectivity over distances up to 10 kilometers.
Physical Profile
The TN-SFP-LX1 features a compact design with dimensions of 0.52" (13.21 mm) in width, 0.33" (8.38 mm) in height, and 2.18" (55.37 mm) in depth. This small form factor allows for high-density installations in networking equipment without occupying excessive space. The hot-pluggable design facilitates easy installation and maintenance, supporting flexible network configurations.
- Width
- 0.52" (13.21 mm)
- Depth
- 2.18" (55.37 mm)
- Height
- 0.33" (8.38 mm)
Highlights
- SFP (mini-GBIC) module for Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Channel networks
- LC connector interface for single-mode fiber optic cables
- Supports 1000Base-LX technology with a reach of up to 10 kilometers
- Operates at 1310 nm wavelength for long-distance optical transmission
- Hot-pluggable form factor for easy installation and upgrades
- MSA compliant for broad compatibility with networking equipment
- Environmentally friendly with REACH, RoHS, and WEEE compliance
- TAA compliant and backed by a lifetime limited warranty
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lantronix, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TN-SFP-LX1 |
| Brand Name | Lantronix |
| Product Series | TN-SFP-LX |
| Product Name | TN-SFP-LX SFP (mini-GBIC) Module |
| Product Type | SFP (mini-GBIC) |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Switch,Optical Network,Router,xDSL Application,Data Networking |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 1 |
| Connector Type | LC |
| Interfaces/Ports Details | 1 x LC 1000Base-LX Network |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Fiber Mode Supported | Single-mode |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | Fiber Channel,1000Base-LX |
| Maximum Distance Supported | 10 km (6.21 Mile) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Hot-pluggable |
| Height | 0.33" (8.38 mm) |
| Width | 0.52" (13.21 mm) |
| Depth | 2.18" (55.37 mm) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | MSA Compliant |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH),Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What type of fiber optic cable does this SFP module support?
The Transition Networks TN-SFP-LX1 SFP module supports single-mode fiber optic cables. Single-mode fiber is designed for long-distance transmission, allowing this module to achieve distances up to 10 kilometers with minimal signal loss, making it ideal for backbone and metropolitan network links.
What is the maximum distance supported by this SFP module?
This SFP module supports a maximum distance of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.21 miles) over single-mode fiber. This long-reach capability reduces the need for additional repeaters or amplifiers in network deployments, simplifying infrastructure and lowering costs.
Is this SFP module hot-pluggable?
Yes, the TN-SFP-LX1 features a hot-pluggable form factor. This allows you to install or remove the module without powering down the host networking device, facilitating easy maintenance, upgrades, and replacements with minimal disruption to network operations.
What networking technologies does this module support?
This SFP module supports Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-LX) and Fiber Channel technologies. It operates at a data rate of 1 Gbps, providing high-speed connectivity for data networking applications such as switches, routers, and optical networks, with enhanced performance over fiber optic cables.
Is this SFP module compatible with my existing networking equipment?
The TN-SFP-LX1 is Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) compliant, ensuring broad compatibility with a wide range of MSA-compliant networking hardware from various manufacturers. It is designed for use in switches, routers, and optical network devices that support SFP modules and 1000Base-LX technology.
What environmental certifications does this product have?
This SFP module is environmentally friendly and complies with Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). It is also TAA compliant and comes with a lifetime limited warranty for added reliability.