gbics SFP+ modules for 10 Gigabit Ethernet deployments
Product overview
The Enhanced Small Form-Factor Pluggable(SFP+) is the enhanced version of the SFP that supports data rates up to 10Gb/s. The SFP+ Form-Factor offers a wide variety of 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options for data centre, enterprise wiring closet and service provider transport applications.
gbics 10GBASE-SR SFP+
gbics 10GBASE-T Copper SFP+
gbics 10GBASE-LR Copper SFP
Features and benefits
gbics SFP+ modules offer the following features and benefits.
Hot swappable to maximize uptime and simplify serviceability
Supports Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) capability
Conformity to the Multisource Agreement (MSA)
UKAS lab tested to certify EU laser safety directive conformity
Can be ordered as gbics OEM or as a compatible option from over 100 vendors
Unique Advanced Replacement Lifetime Warranty
Form factor overview
10GBASE-SR
The gbics 10GBASE-SR Module supports a link length of 26m on standard Fibre Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)-grade Multimode Fibre (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.
10GBASE-LRM
The gbics 10GBASE-LRM Module supports link lengths of 220m on standard Fibre Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) grade Multimode Fibre (MMF). To make sure that specifications are met over FDDI-grade, OM1 and OM2 fibres, the transmitter should be coupled through a mode conditioning patch cord. No mode conditioning patch cord is required for applications over OM3 or OM4.
10GBASE-LR
The gbics 10GBASE-LR Module supports a link length of 10 kilometres on standard Single-Mode Fibre (SMF, G.652).
10GBASE-ZR
The gbics 10GBASE-ZR is a multi-rate 10GBASE-ZR, 10GBASE-ZW, and OTU2/OTU2e module. It supports link lengths of up to about 80 kilometres on standard Single-Mode Fibre (SMF, G.652). This interface is not specified as part of the 10 Gigabit Ethernet standard and is instead built according to gbics specifications.
10GBASE-T
The gbics 10GBASE-T supports 100/1000/10000BASE-TX throughput up to 30m over category 6A/7 copper connections via a RJ-45 connector and conforms to the IEEE 802.3 Standard.
10GBASE-BXD-I and 10GBASE-BXU-I for 10Km (single-fibre bidirectional applications)
The gbics 10GBASE-BXD-I and 10GBASE-BXU-I SFP+ transceivers operate on a single strand of standard SMF.
One 10GBASE-BXD-I device is always connected to a 10GBASE-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 fibre is achieved by separating the transmission wavelength of the two devices, as depicted in Figure 1. 10GBASE-BXD-I transmits a 1330-nm channel and receives a 1270-nm signal, whereas 10GBASE-BXU-I transmits at a 1270-nm wavelength and receives a 1330-nm signal. Note in Figure 1 the presence of a Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) splitter integrated into the SFP+ to split the 1270-nm and 1330-nm light paths.
Figure 1. Bidirectional transmission of a single strand of SMF
The 10GBASE-BXD-I and 10GBASE-BXU-I SFP+ transceivers 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.
Figure 1. Bidirectional transmission of a single strand of SMF
The gbics BX10 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.
The gbics BX10-I are the Industrial temperature rated (IND) counterparts of BX10 SFPS. This allows link operation in harsh environmental conditions where the module case temperature can be in the range -40°C to 85°C.
10GBASE-BX40D-I and 10GBASE-BX40U-I (for 40Km single-fibre bidirectional applications)
The gbics 10GBASE-BX40D-I and 10GBASE-BX40U-I SFP+ transceivers operate on a single strand of standard SMF.
One 10GBASE-BX40D-I device is always connected to a 10GBASE-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 fibre is achieved by separating the transmission wavelength of the two devices. 10GBASE-BX40D-I transmits a 1330-nm channel and receives a 1270-nm signal. The 10GBASE-BX40U-I transmits at a 1270-nm wavelength and receives a 1330-nm signal.
The 10GBASE-BX40D-I and 10GBASE-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.
Product specifications
Table 1 provides cabling specifications for the gbics SFP+ modules.
| Product | Wavelength (nm) | Fibre Type | Core Size (μm) | Modal Bandwidth (MHz* Km) | Operating Distance (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10GBASE-SX | 850 | MMF | 62.5 62.5 50 50 50 50 |
160 (FDDI-grade) 200 (OM1) 400 500 (OM2) 2000 (OM3) 4700 (OM4) |
26m 33m 66m 82m 300m 400m |
| 10GBASE-LRM | 1310 | MMF SMF |
62.5 50 50 G.652 |
500 400 500 |
220m 100m 220m 300m |
| 10GBASE | 1310 | SMF | G.652 |
- |
10km |
| 10GBASE-ER**** | 1550 | SMF | G.652 |
- |
40km** |
| 10GBASE-ZR***** | 1310 | SMF | G.652 |
- |
80km |
| 10GBASE-T | 1490 | SMF | G.652 |
- |
30m |
| 10GBASE-BXD-I | 1550 | SMF | G.652 |
- |
10km |
| 10GBASE-BXU-I | 1490 | SMF | G.652 |
- |
10km |
| 10GBASE-BX40D-I****** | 1310 | SMF | G.652 |
- |
40km |
| 10GBASE-BX40U-I****** | 1490 | SMF | G.652 |
- |
40km |
* 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.
****** Requires 15dB attenuator if Link Distance < 5km.
Requires 10dB attenuator if Link Distance is between 5km and 15km.
Requires 5dB attenuator if Link Distance is between 15km and 25km.
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 gbics SFP+ modules.
Table 2. Optical transmit and receive specifications
| Product | Type | Receive Power Range (dBm) | Reciever Power Range (dBm)* | Transmit and Receive Wavelength Range (nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10GBASE-SR | 10GBASE-SR 850nm MMF | -1.2** to -7.3 | -1.0 to -9.9 | 840 to 860 |
| 10GBASE-SR | 10GBASE-LRM 1310nm MMF and SMF | 0.5 to -6.5 | 0.5 to -8.4 (in average) and -6.4 (in OMA)*** |
1260 to 1355 |
| 10GBASE-SR | 10GBASE-LR 1310nm SMF | 0.5 to -8.2 | 0.5 to -14.4 | 1260 to 1355 |
| 10GBASE-SR | 10GBASE-ER 1550nm SMF | 4.0 to -4.7 | -1 to -15.8 | 1530 to 1565 |
| 10GBASE-SR | 10GBASE-ZR 1550nm SMF | 4.0 to 0 | -7 to -24 | 1530 to 1565 |
| 10GBASE-SR | 10G-SFP Bidirectional for 10km | 0.5 to -8.2 | 0.5 to -14.4 | 1320 to 1340 (Tx) 1260 to 1280 (Rx) |
| 10GBASE-SR | 10G-SFP Bidirectional for 10km | 0.5 to -8.2 | 0.5 to -14.4 | 1260 to 1280 (Tx) 1320 to 1340 (Rx) |
| 10GBASE-SR | 10G-SFP Bidirectional for 40km | 4.5 to -2.7 | -9 to -21.2 | 1320 to 1340 (Tx) 1260 to 1280 (Rx) |
| 10GBASE-SR | 10G-SFP Bidirectional for 40km | 4.5 to -2.7 | -9 to -21.2 | 1260 to 1280 (Tx) 1320 to 1340 (Rx) |
* Transmitter and receiver power is an average, unless specified.
** 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.
Table 3 details optical specifications for the gbics 10GBASE-ZR modules.
Table 3. 10GBASE-ZR optical parameters
| Parameter | Symbol | Minimum | Typical | Maximum | Units | Notes and Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmitter | ||||||
| Transmitter wavelength | 1530 | 1565 | nm | |||
| Side-mode suppression ratio | SMSR | 30 | dB | |||
| Transmitter extinction ratio | 9 | dB | ||||
| Transmitter optical output power | Pout | 0 | 4.0 | dBm | Average power coupled into single-mode fibre |
|
| Receiver | ||||||
| Receiver optical input wavelength | 1260 | 1565 | nm | Receiver Sensitivity specified over 1530-1565nm only, with 3dB degradation permitted from 1260-1530nm |
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| 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 |
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| Chromatic Dispersion Penalty@ 1600 ps/nm | COM | Yes | 3 | dB | ||
| Receiver performance at OTU2/OTU2e rates, FEC application | ||||||
| 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 |
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| Chromatic Dispersion Penalty@ 1300 ps/nm | COM | Yes | 3 | dB | ||
Note: Parameters are specified over temperature and at end of life unless otherwise noted. When shorter distances of single-mode fibre are used (<40km), an inline optical attenuator must be used to avoid overloading and damaging the receiver.
Table 4 describes the bail latch colour code for each type of optical SFP+ module.
Table 4. SFP+ optical modules colour code
| Product | Bail Batch Colour |
|---|---|
| 10GBASE-SR | Beige |
| 10GBASE-LRM | Orange |
| 10GBASE-LR | Blue |
| 10GBASE-ER | Red |
| 10GBASE-ZR | Green |
| 10GBASE-T | Gold |
| 10GBASE-BXD-I | Blue |
| 10GBASE-BX40D-I | Red |
Table 5 provides the maximum power consumption and operating temperature range ratings per gbics SFP+ module.
Table 5. SFP+ modules maximum power consumption
| Product | Power Consumption (W) | Operating Temperature Range |
|---|---|---|
| 10GBASE-SR | 1 | COM |
| 10GBASE-LRM | 1 | COM |
| 10GBASE-LR | 1 | COM |
| 10GBASE-ER | 1.5 | COM |
| 10GBASE-ZR | 1.5 | COM |
| 10GBASE-T | 2.5 | COM |
| 10GBASE-BXD-I | 1 | IND |
| 10GBASE-BX40D-I | 1.2 | IND |
Dimensions
Dimensions (H x W x D): 8.5 x 13.4 x 56.5mm. gbics SFP+ connectors typically weigh 75 grams or less.
Environmental Conditions and Power Requirements
Operating temperature range:
● Commercial temperature range (COM): 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
● Extended temperature range (EXT): -5 to 85°C (23 to 185°F)
● Industrial temperature range (IND): -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
● Storage temperature range: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Warranty
gbics operates an Advanced Replacement, Limited Lifetime Warranty. For further details please contact the sales team on +44 (0) 1285 886444 or email sales@gbics.com
Ordering information
Table 6 provides the ordering information for gbics SFP+ modules.
Table 6. Ordering information
| Product Description | Product Number |
|---|---|
| gbics 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Module for MMF | GMTP087-VSL03D |
| gbics multirate 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-SW and OTU2e SFP+ Module for MMF, extended temperature range |
GMTP087-VSL03D |
| gbics 10GBASE-LRM SFP+ Module for MMF and SMF | GMTP317-FSL02D |
| gbics 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Module for SMF | GSTP317-DSL10D |
| gbics 10GBASE-ER SFP+ Module for SMF | GSTP557-DSL40D |
| gbics 10GBASE-ZR SFP+ Module for SMF | GSTP557-DSL80D |
| gbics 10GBASE-T SFP+ Module for RJ-45 Category 6A/7 | GTTP3-HR003 |
| gbics 10GBASE-BX10-D Bidirectional for 10km | GBTP327-DSL10D |
| gbics 10GBASE-BX10-U Bidirectional for 10km | GBTP237-DSL10D |
| gbics 10GBASE-BX40-D Bidirectional for 40km | GBTP327-DSL40D |
| gbics 10GBASE-BX40-U Bidirectional for 40km | GBTP237-DSL40D |
Warranty
gbics operates an Advanced Replacement, Limited Lifetime Warranty. For further details please contact the sales team on +44 (0) 1285 886444 or email sales@gbics.com
Regulatory and standards compliance
Standards:
● GR-20-CORE: Generic Requirements for Optical Fibre and Optical Fibre Cable
● GR-326-CORE: Generic Requirements for Single-Mode Optical Connectors and Jumper Assemblies
● GR-1435-CORE: Generic Requirements for Multifibre 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)
Safety:
● Laser Class 1 21CFR-1040 LN#50 7/2001
● Laser Class 1 IEC60825-1
● Cable jacket of SFP+ copper modules is UL #E116441 Compliant
Next steps
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