Fiber optic transceiver module BlueOptics AFBR-725SMZ-BO SFP28 LC Aluminium

The BlueOptics AFBR-725SMZ-BO SFP28 LC Aluminium is a fiber optic transceiver module designed for 25G high-speed data transmission over multimode fiber. It uses an SFP28 interface with an LC duplex connector and a metal aluminium housing, providing a compact, lightweight (approx. 20 g) transceiver suitable for modern network equipment that adheres to MSA SFP28 standards.

Advantages

This BlueOptics module delivers 25GBASE-SR class optical performance with matched transmitter and receiver wavelengths for multimode links, supporting short-reach high-bandwidth connections. The aluminium housing offers mechanical protection and thermal conduction in a small form factor, while the SFP28 interface ensures compatibility with SFP28-capable switches, routers and storage systems that accept MSA-compliant transceivers. The module is factory-tested for interoperability and designed for reliable operation in data center and enterprise environments.

Suitable for

• Short-reach 25G Ethernet links over multimode fiber
• Inter-switch connections in data center racks
• High-performance server uplinks and storage networking
• Network equipment that accepts SFP28 LC transceivers

Key specifications

• Interface type: SFP28
• Connector type: LC duplex
• Form factor: SFP28 transceiver module
• Suitable fiber: multimode fiber (MMF)
• Typical reach: short-reach multi-mode distances (industry 25GBASE-SR class)
• Housing material: aluminium
• Weight: approximately 0.02 kg

How to use

Insert the SFP28 module into a compatible SFP28 slot on the network device until it latches; secure optical connections using LC duplex fiber patch cords. Ensure both ends of the fiber link use equivalent multimode transceivers and that the connected devices support 25G operation and the SFP28 module type. Verify link status through the host device management interface and, if available, monitor module parameters using Digital Diagnostics (DDM/DOM) features supported by the host hardware.

Recommendations

Use high-quality multimode LC patch cords and appropriate patch panels to achieve optimal signal performance. Confirm host device compatibility with third-party SFP28 modules before installation and handle the transceiver by its housing to avoid contamination of optical interfaces. Store unused modules in protective caps and maintain clean fiber connectors to prevent signal degradation.