Cisco XFP-10G-ER Full Official Product Description
1. Part Number & Naming Definition
Official Full Name
Cisco Multirate 10GBASE-ER / 10GBASE-EW XFP Extended-Reach Single-Mode Optical Transceiver Module with Digital Optical Monitoring Support
SKU:XFP-10G-ER
Official ordering part number: XFP10GER-OC192IR-L
Naming Breakdown
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XFP: 10 Gigabit Small Form-factor Pluggable, hot-swappable transceiver compliant with XFP MSA Revision 4.5
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10G: Supports serial bitrates ranging from 9.953 Gbps up to 10.3125 Gbps
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ER: Extended Reach; IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-ER standard over single-mode fiber; supports both LAN PHY and WAN PHY
Multirate design compatible with 10 Gigabit Ethernet and OC-192 / STM-64 Packet over SONET (POS) transport.
Core Product Positioning
The Cisco XFP-10G-ER is a hot‑swappable commercial-grade multirate XFP optical transceiver for medium-long haul point-to-point transmission over single-mode fiber. Optimized for service provider metropolitan transport networks, enterprise long-distance inter-building links, and legacy modular switching/routing chassis deployments. Integrated DOM/DDM enables continuous real-time monitoring of internal optical operating parameters. This module maintains interoperability with 10GBASE-ER SFP+, X2 and XENPAK transceivers deployed on matching single-mode fiber infrastructure.
Important Note: For fiber spans shorter than 20 km, inline optical attenuators must be installed to avoid receiver saturation and permanent hardware damage.
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 Carrier Routing System and other chassis equipped with XFP interface slots.
Verify the official Cisco transceiver compatibility matrix and minimum required firmware release prior to deployment.
Supported Operating Systems
IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR, NX-OS releases supporting XFP MSA and SFF‑8472 DDM diagnostic functions.
Supported Fiber Type
Single‑Mode Fiber (SMF) G.652 (9/125μm) only; incompatible with multimode fiber.
Connector
Duplex LC optical connector.
3. Physical & Optical Performance Specifications
Form Factor
Hot‑swappable XFP, compliant with XFP MSA Rev 4.5
Optical Interface
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Transmit Wavelength: 1530 nm ~ 1565 nm (nominal 1550 nm EML Laser)
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Receive Wavelength: 1260 nm ~ 1565 nm
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Supported Bit Rates:
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10.3125 Gbps: 10GBASE-ER (LAN PHY)
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9.953 Gbps: 10GBASE-EW / OC-192 / STM-64 IR-2 POS (WAN PHY)
Maximum Transmission Reach
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Up to40 kmfor 10GBASE-ER over standard G.652 single-mode fiber
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Up to 30 km for OC-192/STM-64 IR-2 POS applications
Optical Power Budget
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Average Transmit Optical Power: -4.7 dBm ~ +4.0 dBm
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Receiver Sensitivity: Minimum -15.8 dBm
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Maximum Allowable Received Power: -1.0 dBm
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Chromatic dispersion tolerance: up to 800 ps/nm
Digital Diagnostics
DOM / DDM (Digital Diagnostic Monitoring) Supported
Monitors module internal temperature, supply voltage, laser bias current, transmit optical power and receive optical power.
Environmental Operating Parameters (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 (-40°F ~ 185°F)
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Relative Humidity: 5% – 95%, non‑condensing
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Maximum operating altitude: 3,000 meters
Typical Power Consumption
4. Supported Functional Capabilities
Transport Support
Wire-speed full-duplex 10 Gigabit Ethernet (LAN PHY & WAN PHY); OC-192 / STM-64 Packet over SONET (POS)
Layer 2 Protocol Support
802.1Q VLAN trunking, 802.3x pause frame flow control, LACP, STP/RSTP/MSTP, EtherChannel link aggregation
Interface Diagnostics
Link status detection, error counters, DOM real-time optical telemetry, LOS (Loss of Signal) indication, 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
Operations & Management
IOS / IOS-XR / NX-OS CLI, SSH, SNMP v2c/v3, Syslog logging
5. Typical Deployment Scenarios
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Medium-long distance 10GE inter-switch connections for metro transport and enterprise backbone networks
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Enterprise inter-building fiber links up to 40 km
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Service provider metropolitan edge point-to-point transport circuits
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Mixed network environments requiring interoperability between 10GE and SONET/SDH POS equipment
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Spare replacement transceiver for legacy Cisco modular chassis equipped with XFP interfaces
6. Regulatory & Compliance Certifications
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Safety Standards: UL 60950‑1, IEC/EN 60950‑1, CSA C22.2 No.60950‑1
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EMC Compliance: CE Mark, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES‑003 Class A
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Laser Safety: Class 1 Laser Product per IEC 60825‑1
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Industry Standards: IEEE 802.3ae, XFP MSA Rev4.5, SFF‑8472
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Environmental: RoHS compliant, WEEE directive compliant
7. Standard Factory Package Contents
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Cisco XFP-10G-ER XFP Optical Transceiver
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Hardware installation guide
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Safety and regulatory documentation
Duplex LC single-mode fiber patch cables and optical attenuators (required for short-distance links <20km) sold separately.
Lifecycle Notice
The Cisco XFP transceiver family has reached End-of-Sale (EoS). Available inventories are limited. Recommended migration alternative: SFP-10G-ER SFP+ transceiver.
Model Comparison Reference
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XFP-10G-ER: Commercial temperature, multirate SMF 40 km XFP transceiver
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XFP-10G-LR: 10 km single-mode XFP module
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XFP-10G-ZR: 80 km long-reach 1550 nm XFP module
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SFP-10G-ER: Compact SFP+ form factor equivalent transceiver
UNSPSC Classification Code
43222618 – Cisco XFP-10G-ER extended-reach single-mode multirate XFP transceiver with DOM, hot‑swappable 10 Gigabit optical module for legacy service provider and enterprise medium-long distance networking applications.
Hardware Warranty
Original Cisco transceivers are covered under Cisco limited hardware warranty; refurbished stock follows respective reseller warranty terms.
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