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Dell PowerConnect W-Series SFP

Installation Guide

0510792-02

| August 2010

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Introduction

SFP modules, small form-factor pluggable modules, also known as mini-GBICs, are hot-swappable Gigabit 
Ethernet optical transceivers. 

SFP Modules

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SFP-TX: conforms to 1000Base-T copper wiring Gigabit Ethernet standard

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SFP-SX: conforms to 1000Base-SX fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet standard

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SFP-LX: conforms to 1000Base-LX fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet standard

Approved SFP Modules

Specifications

Figure 1

 shows the physical form factor of the copper and fiber based SFP modules.

Figure 1  

SFP Module Form Factor

Note:  Approved optics are tested and supported within their controller/switch systems. Non-approved, third party optics are 
not tested or supported; therefore, Proper functionality of non-approved, third party optics are not guaranteed. For a complete 
list of approved optics, contact your sales representative. 

Specifications

 are listed on 

page 1

 of this guide. 

SFP Module

Approved Third 

Party Manufacturer

Third Party Manufacturer Part 

Number

SFP-TX

Delta Electronics, Inc.

LCP-1250RJ3SR

Methode

DS-7041-R

SFP-SX

Delta Electronics, Inc.

LCP-1250A4FSR

Opnext

TRF2716AALB200

SFP-LX

Fiberxon, Inc.

FTM-3012C-SLG

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Copper SFP 

Form Factor

Fiber SFP 

Form Factor

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