Ortronics Calix XFP Module

Experience enterprise-grade 10 Gigabit connectivity with the Ortronics Calix XFP Module. This high-performance XFP transceiver is designed for Optical and Data Networking, delivering reliable 10GBase-ER links over single-mode fiber with an LC duplex interface. Built for broad compatibility, it’s tested across a wide range of OEM switches, routers, and servers to minimize integration challenges and maximize uptime in data centers and core networks. The module is engineered for versatile deployments, offering robust performance in demanding environments, streamlined lifecycle management, and predictable, carrier-grade reliability that helps you scale without sacrificing quality or control. It’s the dependable backbone you need for high-speed interconnects, campus backbones, and aggregation layers that demand consistent, low-latency operation.

• Broad compatibility across 90+ OEM platforms, including switches, routers, and servers, ensuring plug-and-play interoperability in heterogeneous environments and reducing the time to deploy new infrastructure.
• 10GBase-ER performance over single-mode fiber with support for distances up to 40 kilometers, delivering reliable long-haul links suitable for data center interconnects, metro networks, and service-provider backbones.
• 1 x LC duplex optical connector paired with single-mode fiber (ITU-T G.652 family) for clean, low-loss optical paths, high signal integrity, and straightforward field terminations or fiber harnessing.
• Proven reliability with in-system testing at scale (approximately 90+ OEM devices) and a reliability figure of 99.98%, helping minimize downtime, improve maintenance planning, and sustain network uptime.
• Easy integration with hot-swappable XFP form factor, enabling quick upgrades or replacements without extended outages or system downtime in many environments.

Technical Details of Ortronics Calix XFP Module

• Form Factor: XFP transceiver module
• Data Rate: 10 Gbps (10GBase-ER)
• Wavelength: 1550 nm (ER range)
• Fiber Type: Single-mode optical fiber (ITU-T G.652 family)
• Connector: LC duplex
• Distance: Up to 40 km
• Compatibility: In-System tested with 90+ OEM switches, routers, and servers
• Reliability: 99.98% in-system reliability
• Installation: Hot-swappable XFP module suitable for standard XFP slots

How to install Ortronics Calix XFP Module

• Power down the switch, router, or server and discharge any static electricity before handling the module.
• Identify an available XFP slot that supports 10GBase-ER transceivers and align the module with the slot’s connector.
• Insert the XFP module firmly into the slot until it seats with a definitive click; avoid forcing or bending pins.
• Attach a single-mode LC duplex fiber optic cable to the module, ensuring clean, secure connections and correct polarity.
• Power on the device, then verify link status and run a basic loopback or interoperability test to confirm optical performance and stability.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is 10GBase-ER? A: 10GBase-ER is the IEEE 802.3 standard for 10Gigabit Ethernet over single-mode fiber, typically supporting links up to 40 kilometers at 1550 nm, making it ideal for long-haul interconnects and data-center backbones.
• Q: Is this module compatible with my equipment? A: The Ortronics Calix XFP Module is in-system tested with more than 90 OEM switches, routers, and servers to maximize cross-vendor interoperability. However, always verify compatibility with your specific hardware model, firmware version, and field configurations before purchasing.
• Q: What connector and fiber type does the module use? A: It uses a standard LC duplex optical connector and is designed for single-mode fiber (ITU-T G.652), which is common for long-distance Ethernet deployments.
• Q: How can I ensure optimal performance? A: Use appropriate single-mode fiber with proper cleanliness and connector polish, ensure correct polarity and termination, and perform link tests after installation to confirm stable transmission metrics and low error rates.
• Q: Is the module hot-swappable? A: Yes. The XFP form factor supports hot-swapping in compatible equipment, allowing maintenance or upgrades with minimal downtime in many configurations.
• Q: What applications is the Calix XFP Module best suited for? A: It is ideal for data-center interconnects, core and distribution layers, campus backbones, carrier-grade networks, and any environment requiring reliable 10 Gbps links over long distances on single-mode fiber.