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Cisco SFP-10G-SR: data sheet

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The Cisco SFP-10G-SR is Cisco's standard short-range 10G multimode SFP+ module for Catalyst 9300/9500, Nexus 9000 and UCS. Reach of 300m over OM3 / 400m over OM4. Complete data sheet with compatibility information and alternatives.

Specifications

  • Data rate: 10 Gbps (10GBASE-SR)
  • Fiber: OM3 multimode (300m) / OM4 (400m) / OM5 (400m+)
  • Wavelength: 850 nm
  • Connector: duplex LC
  • TX power: -7.3 to -1 dBm
  • RX sensitivity: -11.1 dBm
  • Optical power budget: 2.6 dB (OM3) / 2.9 dB (OM4)
  • DOM: supported

Compatibility

  • Catalyst 9300/9500/9600 (SFP+ ports)
  • Nexus 9300/9500
  • UCS 6200/6300 Fabric Interconnects
  • ASR 9000 series
  • Meraki MS425/450
  • Any 10G switch with an SFP+ slot

Pricing

  • Brand-new genuine Cisco SFP-10G-SR: €395 excluding VAT
  • Genuine refurbished Cisco SFP-10G-SR: €180 excluding VAT
  • 100% compatible OPTINOC alternative: €65 excluding VAT (84% savings)

10G alternatives by requirement

  • SFP-10G-LR: 10 km single-mode — €895 excluding VAT (long distance)
  • SFP-10G-ER: 40 km single-mode — €2,490 excluding VAT
  • SFP-10G-ZR: 80 km single-mode — €3,490 excluding VAT
  • SFP-10G-T-X: 30m RJ45 copper (BASE-T) — €790 excluding VAT (not recommended, runs hot)
  • SFP-10G-BXD / SFP-10G-BXU: bidirectional, single-fiber, 10 km — €990 excluding VAT

DAC (Direct Attach Copper) cables as an alternative

For distances <10m within a rack, choose DAC:

  • SFP-H10GB-CU1M: 1m passive copper — €75 excluding VAT
  • SFP-H10GB-CU3M: 3m — €125 excluding VAT
  • SFP-H10GB-CU5M: 5m — €195 excluding VAT
  • SFP-H10GB-ACU10M: 10m active copper — €395 excluding VAT
  • DAC power consumption: <0.15W vs 1W for an optical SFP-10G-SR

Optical power budget sizing

  • OM3 300m: 2.6 dB budget — account for patch cords and connections
  • Each LC connector: ~0.3 dB loss
  • Each fusion splice: 0.05 dB
  • Recommended margin: at least -2 dB relative to sensitivity

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