Cisco XFP-10G-SR Full Official Product Description
1. Part Number & Naming Definition
Official Full Name
Cisco 10GBASE-SR XFP Short Reach Multi-Mode Fiber Optical Transceiver Module with Digital Optical Monitoring Support
SKU:XFP-10G-SR
Official Cisco part code XFP-10G-MM-SR, widely marketed and ordered under alias XFP-10G-SR
Naming Breakdown
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XFP: 10 Gigabit Small Form-factor Pluggable, hot-swappable transceiver following XFP MSA specification
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10G: Supports 10.3125 Gbps 10 Gigabit Ethernet rate
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SR: Short Reach, IEEE 802.3ae defined 10GBASE-SR standard for multi-mode fiber
Core Product Positioning
The Cisco XFP-10G-SR is a hot-swappable commercial temperature XFP optical transceiver designed for short-distance 10 Gigabit Ethernet transmission over multi-mode fiber. Optimized for data center leaf-spine interconnections, intra-facility switch links, enterprise campus short-range networking and Ethernet storage traffic. Built-in DOM/DDM provides continuous real-time monitoring of operating optical parameters. This module operates on LAN PHY only and does not support WAN PHY, SONET/SDH POS or OTN rates.
2. Hardware & Software Compatibility
Supported Host Platforms
Cisco Catalyst 6500, 6800 Series; Nexus 7000, Nexus 7700 Series; ASR1000, ASR9000 Routers; MDS 9000 Storage Switches; CRS Series Carrier Routers and other chassis equipped with XFP interface slots.
Verify Cisco official transceiver compatibility matrix and minimum firmware requirements before deployment.
Supported Operating Systems
IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR, NX-OS releases supporting XFP MSA and DDM functions.
Supported Fiber Type
Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) 50/125μm only. Not compatible with single-mode fiber.
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OM1 MMF: maximum 26 meters
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OM3 MMF: maximum 300 meters
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OM4 MMF: maximum 400 meters
Connector
Duplex LC optical connector
3. Physical & Optical Performance Specifications
Form Factor
Hot-swappable XFP, compliant with XFP MSA Revision 4.5
Optical Parameters
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Transmit Wavelength: 840 ~ 860 nm, nominal 850 nm VCSEL laser
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Receive Wavelength: 840 ~ 860 nm
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Supported Bit Rate: 10.3125 Gbps (10GBASE-SR LAN PHY)
Transmission Distance
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OM1: up to 26 m
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OM3: up to 300 m
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OM4: up to 400 m
Optical Power Specifications
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Average Transmit Power: -6.5 dBm ~ -0.5 dBm
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Receiver Sensitivity (OMA): -11.1 dBm minimum
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Maximum Input Receive Power: -1.0 dBm
Digital Diagnostics
DOM / DDM (Digital Diagnostic Monitoring) Supported
Monitors module temperature, supply voltage, laser bias current, transmit optical power and receive optical power.
Environmental Specifications (Commercial Grade)
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Operating Temperature:0°C ~ +70°C (32°F ~ 158°F)
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Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
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Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing
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Maximum operating altitude: 3000 meters
Typical Power Consumption
4. Supported Functional Capabilities
Ethernet Transport
Wire-speed full-duplex 10GBASE-SR Ethernet with 64b/66b line coding, LAN PHY only
Layer 2 Protocol Support
802.1Q VLAN tagging, 802.3x pause frame flow control, LACP, STP/RSTP/MSTP, EtherChannel link aggregation
Interface Diagnostics
Link status monitoring, error statistics, DOM real-time optical telemetry, LOS signal detection, local loopback testing
High Availability
Supports OIR online insertion and removal on compatible modular chassis; supports link redundancy via port-channels and spanning tree protocols
Management
IOS / IOS-XR / NX-OS command line, SSH, SNMP v2c/v3, Syslog logging
5. Typical Deployment Scenarios
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Short-range 10GE inter-switch connections inside data centers
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Enterprise campus intra-building switch interconnections within 400 meters
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Ethernet-based Storage Area Network (SAN) interconnections
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Network laboratory and test bench 10G networking links
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Replacement spare transceiver for legacy Cisco modular chassis with XFP interfaces
6. Regulatory & Compliance Certifications
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Safety: UL 60950‑1, IEC/EN 60950‑1, CSA C22.2 No.60950‑1
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EMC: CE Mark, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES‑003 Class A
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Laser Safety: Class 1 Laser Product according to IEC 60825‑1
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Standards: IEEE 802.3ae, XFP MSA Rev.4.5
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Environmental: RoHS & WEEE compliant
7. Standard Factory Package Contents
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Cisco XFP-10G-SR XFP Optical Transceiver
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Hardware Installation Guide
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Safety and Compliance Documentation
Duplex LC multi-mode fiber patch cords sold separately.
Lifecycle Notice
The Cisco XFP transceiver family has reached End-of-Sale. Available inventories are limited. Recommended migration alternative: SFP-10G-SR SFP+ transceiver.
Model Comparison Reference
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XFP-10G-SR: Commercial temperature, multi-mode short reach, XFP form factor
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XFP-10G-LR: Single-mode long reach XFP module
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SFP-10G-SR: SFP+ compact alternative with identical SR optical parameters
UNSPSC Classification Code
43222618 – Cisco XFP-10G-SR short-reach multi-mode XFP transceiver with DOM, hot-swappable 10 Gigabit optical module for legacy data center and enterprise short-distance Ethernet connections.
Hardware Warranty
Original Cisco transceivers are covered under Cisco limited hardware warranty. Refurbished units follow respective reseller warranty terms.
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