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SFP-OC3-SR
SONET/SDH OC3/STM1 Multimode SFP Transceiver
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SFP-OC3-SR Overview
SFP-OC3-SR is a high-performance SFP transceiver designed to deliver OC-3 (155.52 Mbps) SONET/SDH connectivity over short-range links. It features an LC connector, a compact SFP form factor with industry-standard physical dimensions, and is optimized for telecom, data center, and enterprise network use cases.
Engineered to meet rigorous performance standards, SFP-OC3-SR operates at a wavelength of 1310 nm to ensure reliable signal transmission over single-mode fiber distances of up to 10 km. Its robust and compact design guarantees compatibility with leading network equipment from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, and Arista, making it an ideal choice for scalable, high-speed optical communications.
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SFP-OC3-SR Specifications
- Product Type
- Transceiver
- Form Factor
- SFP
- Data Rate
- OC-3 (155.52 Mbps)
- Connector Type
- LC
- Wavelength
- 1310 nm
- Transmission Distance
- Short-Range
- Fiber Type
- Single-mode
- Max Distance
- 10 km
- Supported Protocols
- SONET/SDH
- Network Interface
- Fiber
- Power Consumption
- 1.5 W
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista
- Product Name
- SFP-OC3-SR
- Height
- 0.33 inches
- Width
- 0.53 inches
- Depth
- 2.27 inches
- Weight
- 0.05 lbs
SFP-OC3-SR Use Case
High-Reliability Campus Backbone Uplink Over Multimode Fiber
In a multinational enterprise campus, network architects deploy SFP-OC3-SR-SONET/SDH OC3/STM1 Multimode SFP transceivers to link core and distribution switches across adjacent buildings over 300 m of OM3 multimode fiber. Leveraging SONET/SDH framing and hot-swappable design with built-in digital diagnostics monitoring (DDM), the solution delivers 155 Mbps of low-latency, error-corrected transport. Benefit: Achieves carrier-grade 99.999% uptime, slashes link-failure diagnostics by 50%, and streamlines fiber-inventory management.
Seamless Legacy SONET/SDH Integration in Telecom Central Office
In a regional telecom carrier’s central office, operations teams must migrate legacy OC3/STM1 copper circuits onto a fiber-based SONET/SDH backbone. By installing SFP-OC3-SR-SONET/SDH Multimode SFP transceivers in existing SONET line cards, they extend multimode fiber loops up to 500 m per ITU-T G.957 standards while retaining OAM and performance-monitoring functions. Benefit: Enables zero-downtime integration, extends the service life of legacy assets by 5 years, and cuts new fiber capex by 40%.
Deterministic Data Center SAN Interconnect
In a financial-services data center, storage administrators require reliable 155 Mbps links between SAN switches and backup arrays located in adjacent halls up to 200 m apart. Deploying SFP-OC3-SR-SONET/SDH OC3/STM1 Multimode SFP transceivers on each end ensures error-corrected SONET/SDH transport over multimode fiber with real-time DDM. Benefit: Guarantees sub-2 ms latency, reduces nightly backup windows by 30%, and supports hot-swap upgrades without service interruption.
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Product Comparison Table
 SFP-OC3-SR |  SFP-OC48-IR1 |  GLC-GE-100FX |  GLC-BX40-D-I |  GLC-FE-100BX-D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco / Juniper | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco |
| Connector Type | LC | LC | LC | LC | LC |
| Data Rate | OC-3 (155.52 Mbps) | OC-48 | 100 Mbps | 1G | 1G |
| Depth | 2.27 inches | 2.2 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fiber Type | Single-mode | Single-mode | Multi-mode | Single-mode | Single-mode |
| Form Factor | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Height | 0.33 inches | 0.6 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Max Distance | 10 km | 10 km | 412 meters | 40 km | 10km |
| Network Interface | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Ethernet | Fiber |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Power Consumption | 1.5 W | 1.5 W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | SFP-OC3-SR | SFP-OC48-IR1 | GLC-GE-100FX | GLC-BX40-D-I | GLC-FE-100BX-D Gigabit Ethernet Bidirectional SFP Transceiver |
| Product Type | Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Supported Protocols | SONET/SDH | SONET | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Transmission Distance | Short-Range | Long-Range | Short-Range | Long-Range | Extended-Range |
| Wavelength | 1310 nm | 1310 nm | 1310 nm | 1310/1490 nm | 1310/1490 nm |
| Weight | 0.05 lbs | 0.1 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 0.53 inches | 0.8 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
J
Jocelyn Carter
4
Durable and professional-grade module with reliable throughput.
K
Kane Monroe
5
Easy installation and consistent performance.
L
Lena Hayes
3
Handles critical fiber connections efficiently.
M
Miles Lane
4
Stable, high-quality transceiver for mid-distance links.
Questions & Answers
What is the SFP-OC3-SR SONET/SDH OC3/STM1 Multimode SFP Transceiver?
The SFP-OC3-SR is a compact, hot-pluggable transceiver module designed for SONET OC3 (155.52 Mbps) and SDH STM-1 applications over multimode fiber, compliant with SFP MSA and ITU-T standards.
What data rate does the SFP-OC3-SR support?
The SFP-OC3-SR supports a fixed data rate of 155.52 Mbps for both SONET OC3 and SDH STM-1 networks.
What wavelength does the SFP-OC3-SR use?
This transceiver operates at a wavelength of 1310 nm, optimized for medium-range multimode fiber links.
Which multimode fiber types are compatible with the SFP-OC3-SR?
The module is compatible with 50/125 µm and 62.5/125 µm multimode fibers, ensuring broad compatibility in existing LAN and campus installations.