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SFP-OC48-LR2
OC-48c/STM-16c SFP, Long Reach (80km)
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SFP-OC48-LR2 Overview
SFP-OC48-LR2 is an SFP transceiver module designed for OC-48 line-rate applications over long-range single-mode fiber networks. It features LC connectors, supports high-speed data transmission via protocols such as Ethernet and SONET, and is engineered to integrate seamlessly into telecom equipment, enterprise networks, and data center environments.
SFP-OC48-LR2 adheres to industry-standard SFP form factors with compact physical dimensions—approximately 0.55 inches in height, 0.87 inches in width, and 1.68 inches in depth, weighing around 0.2 lbs. This transceiver is built to deliver reliable long-range performance, making it an ideal choice for high-capacity network backbones and carrier-class applications.
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SFP-OC48-LR2 Specifications
- Product Type
- Transceiver
- Form Factor
- SFP
- Data Rate
- OC-48
- Connector Type
- LC
- Wavelength
- 1310 nm
- Transmission Distance
- Long-Range
- Fiber Type
- Single-mode
- Max Distance
- 40 km
- Supported Protocols
- Ethernet / SONET / OC-48
- Network Interface
- Fiber
- Power Consumption
- 3.5 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-OC48-LR2
- Height
- 0.55 inches
- Width
- 0.87 inches
- Depth
- 1.68 inches
- Weight
- 0.2 lbs
SFP-OC48-LR2 Use Case
Carrier-Grade Metropolitan Area Network Extension with SFP-OC48-LR2
A national telecom operator deploys SFP-OC48-LR2 modules to link two central offices 65 km apart over existing single-mode fiber. By leveraging OC-48c/STM-16c long-reach transceivers rated for 80 km, the operator achieves 2.5 Gbps throughput with minimal signal regeneration points, reducing capital expenditure by 30 % and ensuring SLA-compliant latency for secure voice, data and video services.
Enterprise Data Center Interconnect for Business Continuity
A financial services firm installs SFP-OC48-LR2 modules to connect its primary data center to a remote DR site 50 km away. The OC-48c/STM-16c SFP delivers carrier-grade error performance and sub-10 ms latency over long-reach fiber, enabling real-time replication, seamless failover and regulatory compliance while cutting ongoing OPEX through simplified optical amplification requirements.
Multi-Campus University High-Speed Fiber Backbone
A large research university uses SFP-OC48-LR2 long-reach transceivers to interlink distributed campuses spanning up to 80 km. This OC-48c/STM-16c solution supports 2.5 Gbps high-performance computing and HD lecture streaming with low packet loss and jitter. The result is a unified campus network that accelerates collaboration, future-proofs bandwidth growth and optimizes fiber utility without costly repatching.
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Product Comparison Table
 SFP-OC48-LR2 |  GLC-FE-100LX |  GLC-SX-MMD |  SFP-OC3-MM |  GLC-FE-T-I= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, Arista | Cisco |
| Connector Type | LC | LC | LC | LC | RJ45 |
| Data Rate | OC-48 | 100 Mb/s | 1G | OC-3 | 1G |
| Depth | 1.68 inches | N/A | N/A | 0.35 inches | N/A |
| Fiber Type | Single-mode | Single-mode | Multi-mode | Multi-mode | N/A |
| Form Factor | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Height | 0.55 inches | N/A | N/A | 0.28 inches | N/A |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | N/A |
| Max Distance | 40 km | 10 km | 220 meters | 300 meters | 100 meters |
| Network Interface | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Ethernet |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Power Consumption | 3.5 W | 0.7W | 1.0 W | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | SFP-OC48-LR2 | GLC-FE-100LX | GLC-SX-MMD | SFP-OC3-MM | Cisco GLC-FE-T-I= |
| 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 | Ethernet / SONET / OC-48 | Ethernet | Ethernet | SONET/SDH | Ethernet |
| Transmission Distance | Long-Range | Long-Range | Short-Range | Short-Range | Short-Range |
| Wavelength | 1310 nm | 1310 nm | 850 nm | 850nm | N/A |
| Weight | 0.2 lbs | N/A | N/A | 0.1 lbs | N/A |
| Width | 0.87 inches | N/A | N/A | 0.55 inches | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
Q
Quinn Barrett
4
Professional-grade fiber module with reliable performance.
R
Rhea Lang
5
Handles extended distance links efficiently with minimal signal loss.
S
Sebastian Ford
3
Durable and easy to install, ideal for backbone networks.
T
Talia Winters
4
Consistent performance under demanding enterprise environments.
Questions & Answers
What is the SFP-OC48-LR2 module?
The SFP-OC48-LR2 is a hot-pluggable Small Form-Factor Pluggable transceiver supporting OC-48c/STM-16c rates over single-mode fiber up to 80 km.
What maximum distance does the SFP-OC48-LR2 support?
The SFP-OC48-LR2 achieves reliable transmission up to 80 km on 9/125 µm single-mode fiber at 1310 nm.
Which data rate does the SFP-OC48-LR2 support?
It supports OC-48c/STM-16c line rates of 2.488 Gbps (STM-16) and 2.488 Gbps (OC-48c).
What optical wavelength is used by the SFP-OC48-LR2?
This transceiver operates at a center wavelength of 1310 nm, optimized for long-reach single-mode links.