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+++ rb:sfp [26/09/2025 10:07] (current) – [SFP module (Small Form-factor Pluggable)] andrew
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 ====== SFP module (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ======
-SFP modules followed on from [[rb:gbic|GBIC]] modules and are used in both ethernet and fibre channel switches (and others too), they are usually optical I/O modules although RJ45 copper Ethernet ones are available. Ethernet modules are most commonly 1GB/s but 10GB/s and higher are available. SFP used for Fibre channel can be 1 or 2GB/s but most common is 4GB/s.
+SFP modules followed on from [[rb:gbic|GBIC]] modules and are used in both ethernet and fibre channel switches (and others too), they are usually optical I/O modules although RJ45 copper Ethernet ones are available. Ethernet modules are most commonly 1GB/s but 10GB/s and higher are available.
+SFP used for Fibre channel can be 1 or 2GB/s but most common is 4GB/s.
+===== LC Fibre =====
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+===== RJ45 =====
 Although less common, SFP modules can have an RJ45 socket for copper connectivity.
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+===== WDM Fibre =====
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+Another option is Wavelength Division Multiplex SFP which use two different wavelength for Tx and Rx, so only needing one fibre. This example uses SC single mode ( SC == Stick 'n' Click )
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+{{ :rb:single-bidirectional-fibre.jpg?400 |}}
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+As this used two wavelengths, the SFP needs an optical splitter, and will have both a laser and receiver on the two prism ports.
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+I'm guessing here, but I believe the laser is mounted at the rear with the 3 pins connection to the PCB, and the RX connections are on the side with flexible connection to the PCB.
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+Close-up of the Prism housing and SC receptacle.
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+===== Multimode Fibre =====
+{{:rb:sfp_152322.jpg?200 |}}
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