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Ortronics CWDM-SFP10G-1550-A Cisco SFP+ Module - 10GBase-CWDM - LC Duplex - 1550 nm - 40 km Single-mode
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This SFP+ module operates on the 10GBase-CWDM standard, utilizing a single 1550 nm wavelength to transmit data over single-mode optical fiber. The module features one LC duplex port, supporting full-duplex communication for simultaneous data transmission and reception. It achieves a maximum data transfer rate of 10 Gbit/s, aligning with 10 Gigabit Ethernet requirements for high-speed network segments.
The transceiver is built to support a reach of 40 kilometers (24.85 miles), leveraging single-mode fiber's low attenuation characteristics to maintain signal integrity over long distances. Its design incorporates industry-standard SFP+ MSA specifications, ensuring interoperability and reliable performance in demanding network environments.
Key Product Advantages
The Ortronics CWDM-SFP10G-1550-A transceiver offers distinct advantages for network architects seeking robust, long-distance optical connectivity. Its CWDM technology allows efficient use of fiber infrastructure by multiplexing multiple wavelengths, reducing the need for additional fiber strands and lowering deployment costs.
Extended Reach Capability
With a 40 km reach over single-mode fiber, this module eliminates the need for signal repeaters in many metropolitan and regional network designs, simplifying infrastructure and reducing latency.
- Supports long-haul connections up to 40 km
- Minimizes signal loss over distance
- Reduces need for intermediate equipment
Cisco Compatibility
Engineered for seamless integration with Cisco networking platforms, this transceiver ensures reliable performance without compatibility concerns, supporting smooth network expansions and upgrades.
- Designed for Cisco equipment compatibility
- Hot-pluggable for easy installation
- Maintains network vendor ecosystem consistency
Deployment / Use Cases
This CWDM SFP+ module is ideal for scenarios requiring high-bandwidth, long-distance optical connections. Its 40 km reach and 10 Gbit/s throughput make it suitable for connecting geographically dispersed data centers, linking campus buildings across urban areas, and establishing backbone links for service provider networks.
Common deployment environments include enterprise network backbones where multiple buildings require high-speed interconnection, data center interconnects (DCI) for disaster recovery and workload distribution, and telecommunications networks extending fiber services to remote locations. The module's single-mode fiber support ensures minimal signal attenuation, making it particularly valuable in applications where signal quality must be maintained over extended distances without intermediate amplification.
Data Center Interconnect
Connect primary and secondary data centers over 40 km distances with 10 Gbit/s throughput for synchronous replication, load balancing, and disaster recovery preparedness.
Campus Network Backbone
Establish high-speed links between multiple buildings in large educational, corporate, or healthcare campuses, supporting bandwidth-intensive applications across dispersed locations.
Physical Profile
The transceiver features a compact SFP+ form factor with dimensions of 0.52" (13.30 mm) wide, 0.33" (8.50 mm) high, and 2.30" (58.40 mm) deep. This standardized size ensures compatibility with SFP+ slots in switches, routers, and network interface cards. The module's small footprint allows high-density deployments in network equipment, maximizing port utilization while maintaining efficient thermal management through its design.
- Width
- 0.52" (13.30 mm)
- Depth
- 2.30" (58.40 mm)
- Height
- 0.33" (8.50 mm)
Highlights
- Cisco-compatible SFP+ optical transceiver module for 10GBase-CWDM networks
- 10 Gbit/s data transfer rate over single-mode fiber with 40 km maximum reach
- LC duplex connector interface for reliable optical connections
- 1550 nm wavelength operation for Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing
- Hot-pluggable design for easy installation and maintenance without network downtime
- Compact form factor (0.52" x 0.33" x 2.30") for high-density deployments
- RoHS compliant and environmentally friendly manufacturing
- Lifetime limited warranty for long-term reliability assurance
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Legrand Group |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CWDM-SFP10G-1550-A |
| Brand Name | Approved Networks |
| Product Name | Cisco SFP+ Module |
| Product Type | SFP+ |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Optical Network,Data Networking |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 1 |
| Connector Type | LC |
| Interfaces/Ports Details | 1 x LC Duplex 10GBase-CWDM Network |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Fiber Mode Supported | Single-mode |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | 10GBase-CWDM |
| Maximum Distance Supported | 40 km (24.85 Mile) |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbit/s |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Height | 0.33" (8.50 mm) |
| Width | 0.52" (13.30 mm) |
| Depth | 2.30" (58.40 mm) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What is the maximum distance this SFP+ module supports?
The Ortronics CWDM-SFP10G-1550-A supports a maximum distance of 40 kilometers (approximately 24.85 miles) over single-mode optical fiber. This extended reach makes it suitable for connecting geographically separated network segments without requiring signal repeaters or amplifiers, maintaining 10 Gbit/s throughput across the entire distance.
What type of fiber and connector does this transceiver require?
This module requires single-mode optical fiber with LC duplex connectors. The LC duplex interface provides a reliable, small-form-factor connection that supports full-duplex communication. Single-mode fiber is essential for achieving the 40 km distance capability with minimal signal loss compared to multimode alternatives.
Is this SFP+ module compatible with Cisco networking equipment?
Yes, the Ortronics CWDM-SFP10G-1550-A is designed as a Cisco-compatible SFP+ transceiver. It follows the SFP+ Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) specifications and is engineered to work seamlessly with Cisco switches, routers, and other networking devices that support SFP+ optical interfaces and 10GBase-CWDM technology.
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