SFP Modules & Transceivers

An SFP is a Small Form-Factor Pluggable module that adds a fibre or copper port to an SFP slot. The AMG SFP-SM-1G-BX20-31 is MSA compliant, has an industry standard LC connector, is hot pluggable for easy field replacement or upgrades, and links SFP enabled Ethernet devices to remote locations beyond the normal 100m distance limit of copper Ethernet standards.

A 10G SFP+ module is a plug-in transceiver that runs Ethernet at 10 gigabits per second from an SFP+ slot, over fibre or copper. The TRENDnet TEG-10GBSR is a 10GBASE-SR multimode module for distances up to 300m, the AMG SFP-SM-10G-ZR80-55 reaches up to 80Km over singlemode fibre, and the TEG-10GBRJ gives 10G speeds over Cat6a copper cabling for up to 30m.

Yes, with a copper SFP. The TRENDnet TEG-MGBRJ converts a standard SFP slot into an RJ-45 gigabit port. The TEG-MGBRJ supports data rates of up to 1.25Gbps and spans distances of up to 100m. The TEG-10GBRJ does the same for an SFP+ slot, connecting devices up to 30m over Cat6a cabling at 10G, and it is backwards compatible with 2.5G and 5G multi-gigabit speeds.

A CWDM SFP carries 1000Mb Ethernet over singlemode optical fibre on a wavelength from the industry standard CWDM set, spaced 20nm apart. The AMG SFP-CW-1G-EX40-27 is compatible with most 1000BASE-X SFP ports on switches and media converters, has LC connectors and reaches up to 40Km, and its Digital Diagnostic Monitoring reports device temperature, optical power and wavelength.

The wavelength differs by model. The TRENDnet TEG-10GBSR multi mode SFP+ uses 850nm, and the TEG-MGBS10/4 supports 1310nm single mode transmissions. The TEG-MGBS40D3 bi-directional module transmits at 1310nm and receives at 1550nm on a single strand, and must be paired with the TEG-MGBS40D5 or another compatible module. CWDM models such as the AMG SFP-CW-1G-EX40-27 use 20nm wavelength spacing.