SFP transceiver CBO AFCT-5705APZ 1000Base-SX 850nm multimode fiber

CBO AFCT-5705APZ 1000Base-SX 850nm multimode SFP transceiver is a compact, hot-pluggable optical module designed for Gigabit Ethernet applications. It supports short-range multimode fiber links operating at 850 nm and provides a standardized SFP interface for easy installation in switches, routers and media converters. The transceiver enables cost-effective upgrades to fiber infrastructure and reliable high-speed data transfer across campus, data center and enterprise access networks.

Advantages

The module offers a small form factor and hot-swappable design that simplifies maintenance and deployment without powering down equipment. Optimized for multimode fiber at 850 nm, it delivers reliable gigabit connectivity over short distances and is compatible with common SFP slots. Its standardized electrical and optical interfaces ensure interoperability with a wide range of networking hardware, facilitating straightforward integration into existing networks.

Suitable for

• Short-range Gigabit Ethernet links over multimode fiber within buildings and campus networks
• Interconnection between switches, routers and media converters
• Data center access and aggregation layers for short-reach links
• Upgrading copper to fiber for improved EMI immunity and signal integrity

Key specifications

• Interface: Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP)
• Data rate: 1.25 Gbps (1000Base-SX compatible)
• Wavelength: 850 nm
• Fiber type: Multimode fiber (MMF)
• Range: Short-range multimode links (typical distances depend on fiber type and link budget)
• Form factor: Hot-pluggable SFP module
• Typical use: Gigabit Ethernet optical uplinks and cross-connects

How to use

Insert the SFP transceiver into an available SFP port on a compatible switch, router or media converter until it clicks into place. Connect the multimode fiber patch cable with LC connectors to the transceiver’s optical interface, ensuring correct polarity. Verify link status via the host device management interface and monitor LED indicators for signal and activity. For removal, follow the host equipment procedure to safely hot-swap the module without powering down the device.

Recommendations

Use OM1/OM2/OM3/OM4 multimode fiber according to the required link distance and ensure connectors and patch panels are clean to maintain optimal signal performance. Confirm compatibility with the host device’s SFP specifications and firmware; follow ESD precautions when handling the module and store unused transceivers with dust caps installed.