| NO. | Brand | Compatible P/N | Transceiver Type |
| 1 | Cisco | MA-SFP-10GB-LR | SFP-10G-SR |
| 2 | Cisco | SFP-10GB-LR | SFP-10G-LR(Huawei) |
| 3 | Cisco | SFP-10G-LR-S | SFP-10G-LRM |
| 4 | Cisco | SFP-10G-LR-X | SFP-10G-ER |
| 5 | Cisco | DS-SFP-FC10G-LW | SFP-10G-ZR |
| 6 | Cisco | SFP-10G-LR | |
| 7 | Arista Networks | SFP-10G-LR | |
| 8 | Brocade | 10G-SFPP-LR |
| Cisco Compatible | SFP-10G-LR | Vendor Name | HYTOPTODEVICE |
| Form Factor | SFP+ | Max Data Rate | 10.7Gbps |
| Wavelength | 1310nm | Max Distance | 10km |
| Connector | Duplex LC | Transmitter Type | 1310nm DFB |
| Cable Type | OS2 SMF | Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -6.5~-0.5dBm | Receiver Sensitivity | < -14.4dBm |
| Power Consumption | ≤1W | Operation Temperature | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
For detailed technical specifications, please refer to the Datasheet
Usage Guidelines & Best Practices
Fiber Choice: OS1/OS2 single-mode fiber (9/125 µm) is correct. Standard duplex LC-LC connectors are standard. Do NOT use OM1/OM2/OM3/OM4 Multimode Fiber (MMF) cables; severe modal dispersion will prevent link establishment.
Connector Match: Clarify that UPC/PC is required for proper optical contact, while APC will result in an unusable link and excessive signal loss.
Cleanliness & Dust: Keep dust caps on whenever unattached. Clean fiber end-faces with a optical cleaning pen before insertion; dust causes over 80% of optical link failures.
Link Tuning: If auto-negotiation fails with legacy SAN switches, manually lock the port speed to 10Gbps
Handling: Wear an ESD wrist strap during installation. Maintain a minimum fiber bend radius of 30 mm to prevent micro-bends and optical power loss.
Installation & Hot-Swap Rules
Supports MSA-compliant hot-swapping. Insert/remove gently without powering down the device. Keep dust caps on unused LC ports and avoid frequent re-plugging.
Operating Environment
Commercial grade: 0°C to 70°C in indoor environments. Keep away from extreme heat, moisture, and dust for long-term stability.
For detailed operation instructions, please refer to the User Guide.
Full Compatibility List and Supported Devices
One of the biggest advantages of our third-party optical transceiver is their strong brand compatibility,which helps enterprises cut hardware costs without sacrificing performance. Worried about compatibility? Don't be. We deliver verified results on real hardware. Video proof available upon request.Our 10GbE single-mode optics is fully tested and certified to work seamlessly with the following Cisco hardware:
Cisco Catalyst Series Switches: Fully compatible with Catalyst 9200, 9300, 9500, 3850, 3650, 2960-X, 2960-XR, 4500-E, and 6800 Series switches.
Cisco Nexus Data Center Switches: Fully compatible with high-density Nexus 9000, 7000, 5000, and 3000 Series switches (e.g., Nexus 93180YC-FX).
Cisco Enterprise Routers: Compatible with 10GbE SFP+ slots on Cisco ASR 9000 Series, ASR 1000 Series, ISR 4400 Series, and ISR 4300 Series routers.
Cisco Security Appliances: Fully compatible with Cisco Firepower 2100 and 4100 Series firewalls, as well as ASA 5585-X appliances.
Enterprise Campus Backbone Infrastructure: Interconnects core and distribution layer switches across separate campus buildings up to 10km apart using single-mode fiber links.
Data Center Leaf-Spine Uplinks: Provides high-bandwidth, low-latency 10G Ethernet connections between top-of-rack leaf switches and core spine layers.
Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN): Deployed at the network edge to aggregate local corporate traffic into regional service provider networks.
Q1: What are the core distinctions between Cisco SFP-10G-LR and SFP-10G-LR-S optical transceivers?
A: These two 10G single-mode transceivers share identical transmission speed and 10km coverage range, while they differ greatly in applicable scenarios. The original SFP-10G-LR is a multi-functional optical module that can adapt to multiple network protocols, covering common Ethernet, WAN Phy as well as OTN optical transmission network systems. In contrast, the upgraded S-Class SFP-10G-LR-S is a cost-effective simplified version, which is exclusively engineered for conventional Ethernet enterprise network environments to cut unnecessary costs for users with basic networking demands. Bulk and long-term supply available for these two compatible modules from HYTOPTODEVICE.
Q2: How far can the SFP-10G-LR optical module transmit data?
A: When paired with standard single-mode optical fiber, the 10GBASE-LR SFP-10G-LR transceiver can achieve a stable transmission distance up to 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). This specification meets the deployment demands of medium-range data transmission for enterprise data centers and campus networks.
Q3: Does installing third-party compatible SFP-10G-LR modules invalidate the warranty of Cisco network devices?
A: Third-party compatible optical transceivers will not affect the original warranty of your Cisco equipment. In accordance with mainstream international consumer protection regulations, network device manufacturers have no right to terminate device warranty services merely due to the use of qualified third-party replacement transceivers.
Q4: What guarantees can you offer for the compatibility of your aftermarket SFP-10G-LR modules with Cisco devices?
A: All our 10G LR compatible transceivers undergo rigorous real-machine testing on various mainstream Cisco switches before mass delivery. We conduct simulated operation tests under actual network operating environments to eliminate compatibility failures. Additionally, we are able to provide detailed test videos to clients to verify stable plug-and-play performance on Cisco devices.
Q5: Is Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) function available on your compatible SFP-10G-LR transceiver?
A: Absolutely. Our aftermarket SFP-10G-LR module is embedded with a full-featured DOM monitoring system. Network managers can directly check key operational data through the Cisco command-line interface, including the real-time operating temperature, working voltage of the transceiver, and transmit/receive optical power values for daily network maintenance and fault troubleshooting.
Q6: Which fiber patch cord matches the SFP-10G-LR transceiver for network deployment?
A: This 10G single-mode transceiver needs to work with duplex LC-to-LC single-mode fiber patch cables. To maximize transmission efficiency and ensure stable signal quality within the 10km transmission limit, we strongly recommend adopting OS2-grade 9/125µm single-mode fiber cables for formal project deployment.
Q7: Is it possible for the Cisco SFP-10G-LR module to run at lower bandwidth such as 1Gbps or 100Mbps?
A: It is not supported. The SFP-10G-LR belongs to a fixed-rate optical transceiver, which is locked at 10Gbps operating bandwidth. This hardware design does not support automatic speed downgrade and negotiation, so it cannot adapt to low-speed network links of 1G or 100Mbps
HYTOPTODEVICE has supplied over 5000,000 optical transceiver modules to data centers, ISPs, and enterprise networks across 100+ countries since 2011. Every module undergoes a 72-hour burn-in test and full DDM/DOM validation before shipment.
“Phenomenal performance. We deployed 200 HYTOPTODEVICE SFP+ modules to replace Cisco OEMs in our backbone network. Result? Zero compatibility issues and a 60% reduction in costs. Highly recommended for mission-critical networks."— Senior Network Engineer, Regional Telecom, Australia
Quality Certification & Compliance
At HYTOPTODEVICE, our quality commitment is backed by industry-standard validations. From fiber optical transceiver manufacturing to final visual inspection, from IQC、IPQC、FQC to OQC, our processes ensure global compliance and reliability.
We adhere to rigorous standards for our SFP modules and network solutions:
ISO 9001: Certified quality management and production consistency.
CE & FCC: Fully compliant for seamless Global Market Access.
RoHS: Committed to environmental responsibility and hazardous material control.
Proven Reliability: Rigorous testing to reduce compliance risk and ensure safety.
Certified Quality. Global Standards. Guaranteed Performance.
