he Cisco^® XFP Module (Figure 1) offers customers a variety of 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Packet-over-SONET/SDH (POS) connectivity options for data center, enterprise wiring closet, and service provider transport applications.

Main features of the Cisco XFP Module include:

●   Supports 10GBASE Ethernet and OC-192/STM-64 data rates

●   Hot-swappable input/output device plugs into a XFP port of a Cisco Systems^® router to link the port with the network

●   Provides flexibility of interface choice

●   Supports “pay-as-you-populate” model

●   Supports the digital optical monitoring capability

●   Supports the Cisco quality identification (ID) feature that helps enable a Cisco switch or router to identify whether the module is a Cisco certified and tested XFP

●   Supports optical interoperability with respective Cisco 10GBASE XENPAK and X2, and SFP+ modules on the same link

Cisco 10GBASE-SR XFP module for MMF

The 10GBASE-SR XFP is dedicated to Ethernet applications only. It supports a link length of 26m on standard FDDI-grade MMF. Up to 300m link lengths are possible when using 2000 MHz/km MMF (OM3). Up to 400m link lengths are possible when using 4700MHz*km MMF (OM4).

Cisco Multirate 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-LW and OC-192/STM-64 SR-1 XFP Module for SMF

The multirate XFP supports both 10GBASE-LR and 10GBASE-LW Ethernet applications and OC-192/STM-64 short-reach (SR-1) POS applications. Cisco offers both common and industrial temperature range products.

Cisco Multirate 10GBASE-ER, 10GBASE-EW and OC-192/STM-64 IR-2 XFP Module for SMF

The multirate XFP supports both 10GBASE-ER and 10GBASE-EW Ethernet applications and OC-192/STM-64 intermediate reach (IR-2) POS applications. Cisco offers both common and industrial temperature range products.

Cisco Multirate 10GBASE-ZR, 10GBASE-ZW and OC-192/STM-64 LR-2 XFP Module for SMF

The multirate XFP supports both 10GBASE-ZR and 10GBASE-ZW Ethernet applications and OC-192/STM-64 long-reach (LR-2) POS applications. Cisco offers both common and industrial temperature range products.

Technical Specifications

Platform Support

Cisco XFP modules are supported on Cisco switches and routers. For more details, refer to the document Cisco 10 Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver Module Compatibility Matrix:http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/transceiver_modules/compatibility/matrix/OL_6974.html.

Connectors and Cabling

Connectors: Dual LC/PC connector

Only connections with patch cords with PC or UPC connectors are supported. Patch cords with APC connectors are not supported. All cables and cable assemblies used must be compliant with the standards specified in the standards section.

Table 1 provides cabling specifications for the Cisco XFP Module.

Table 1.       Cisco XFP Port Cabling Specifications

Table 2 shows the main optical characteristics for the Cisco optical XFP modules. A multirate module, the XFP module can operate at 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN rate (10.3125 Gbps line rate), 10 Gigabit Ethernet WAN rate (9.95328 Gbps line rate) or OC-192/STM-64 (9.95328 Gbps line rate).

Table 2.       Optical Transmit and Receive Specifications

Dimensions

Dimensions (L x W x H): 71 x 18.5 x 8.5 mm. Cisco XFP modules typically weigh under 300 grams.

Environmental Conditions and Power Requirements

Operating temperature range:

●   Commercial temperature range (COM): 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)

●   Industrial temperature range (IND): -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

●   Storage temperature range: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Table 3 provides the maximum power consumption and operating temperature range ratings per Cisco XFP module.

Table 3.       XFP Modules Maximum Power Consumption and operating Temperature Range

Warranty

●   Standard warranty: 1 year

●   Extended warranty (optional): Cisco XFP modules can be covered in a Cisco SMARTnet^® support contract for the Cisco switch or router chassis

Ordering Information

Table 4 provides ordering information for the Cisco XFP Module.

Table 4.       Ordering Cisco XFP and Respective Cables