DWDM/CWDM Long Distance SFP
Global Foxcom’s DWDM/CWDM Long Distance SFP is a hot-swappable Small Form-Factor Pluggable Gigabit Interface Converter for Gigabit Ethernet ports and slots. It supports up to 1 GB data rate and is available in CWDM and DWDM wavelength configurations for single-fiber or dual-fiber deployment. The SFP is offered in 20 km, 40 km, 60 km, and 120 km fiber versions for long-distance optical network requirements.
Features & Benefits
- Hot-swappable SFP input/output device
- Supports up to 1 GB data rate
- CWDM wavelength configuration options
- DWDM wavelength configuration options
- Single-fiber and dual-fiber versions
- 20 km, 40 km, 60 km, and 120 km fiber versions
- Available across 16 CWDM ITU channels
- Available across 80 DWDM ITU channels
- Cold start-up wavelength compliance
- APD receiver technology for extended link budget
- Low power dissipation below 1.3 W maximum
- Operating case temperature from -5°C to +70°C
- RoHS compliant and lead free
- Multi-rate data support from 100 Mbps to 2700 Mbps
The DWDM/CWDM Long Distance SFP is designed for optical Ethernet transport where Gigabit interfaces need wavelength-specific connectivity over extended fiber distances. Its plug-in form factor supports direct installation into compatible Gigabit Ethernet ports or slots, reducing the need for additional external conversion equipment in optical network designs.
The product is suited to network architectures that require structured wavelength planning across CWDM or DWDM grids. Availability across multiple fiber distance versions and wavelength channels supports scalable optical transport, while APD receiver technology strengthens link budget performance for longer paths. Low power dissipation, RoHS compliance, and hot-swappable operation make the SFP practical for active network environments where service continuity, compact hardware, and channel flexibility are important.
How does this SFP support long-distance optical network planning?
The product is available in 20 km, 40 km, 60 km, and 120 km versions, giving network planners distance options based on fiber path requirements. APD receiver technology supports extended link budget performance across longer optical routes.
How does CWDM and DWDM availability affect deployment flexibility?
CWDM versions are available across 16 ITU channels, while DWDM versions are available across 80 ITU channels. This supports wavelength-based network design where multiple optical services need to operate over organized channel plans.
What makes the SFP suitable for active network environments?
The hot-swappable design supports module replacement or upgrade without removing the host platform from service. Low power dissipation below 1.3 W maximum also supports dense equipment environments where thermal and power planning matter.
How does the module support different Ethernet transport requirements?
The SFP supports multi-rate data operation from 100 Mbps to 2700 Mbps, with up to 1 GB data rate stated in the product description. This makes it suitable for Gigabit Ethernet transport paths requiring optical reach and wavelength flexibility.