SFP transceiver BlueOptics SFP-GD-LX-BO 1250 Mbit/s 1310 nm

The BlueOptics SFP-GD-LX-BO is a single-mode fiber SFP transceiver designed for 1000BASE-LX applications. It supports a maximum data transfer rate of 1250 Mbit/s at a wavelength of 1310 nm, housed in a compact metal enclosure and powered by a 3.3 V input. The module uses an LC duplex connector and is suitable for optical links up to around 10 km when used with appropriate single-mode fiber. Weighing approximately 3 g and finished in silver, the transceiver follows MSA standards for form factor and interoperability.

Advantages

The transceiver provides a standardized SFP interface compatible with many network devices that support 1000BASE-LX SFP modules. Metal housing offers mechanical robustness and shielding for stable operation. The 1310 nm wavelength and single-mode design enable long-reach links with reduced susceptibility to electromagnetic interference. Components are selected for durability and long service life, and the module supports digital diagnostics monitoring (DDM/DOM) when the host hardware provides the interface.

Suitable for

• Gigabit Ethernet uplinks and ports in switches and routers
• Fiber links between data center racks and campus buildings
• Storage and SAN interconnects supporting Fibre Channel over Ethernet
• Long-reach optical connections up to approximately 10 km on single-mode fiber

Key specifications

• Interface type: SFP (MSA-compliant)
• Maximum data transfer rate: 1250 Mbit/s (1.25 Gbit/s)
• Wavelength: 1310 nm (single-mode)
• Connector: LC duplex
• Operating voltage: 3.3 V
• Housing: metal
• Typical link distance: up to ~10 km on single-mode fiber (dependent on fiber and link budget)
• Weight: approx. 3 g

How to use

Insert the SFP transceiver into a compatible SFP slot on a switch, router or other network appliance while the device is powered down or following the vendor's hot-plug recommendations. Connect an LC duplex single-mode fiber patch cord to the transceiver, observing correct transmit/receive orientation. Ensure the host device supports 1000BASE-LX and, if you require digital diagnostics, that the hardware supports DDM/DOM to read status values such as supply voltage, laser bias current, optical output and input power, and temperature. Configure the network port as required by your network management software or device firmware.

Recommendations

For reliable long-reach performance, use quality single-mode fiber and LC duplex patch cords, verify link budgets for your chosen fiber and distance, and confirm compatibility with the host device. If remote monitoring is required, enable DDM/DOM support in the host hardware and monitor diagnostic parameters regularly to detect degradation early.