SFP-10G-ZR-ST - Cisco Compatible 10GBASE-ZR 80km SFP+ | StarTech.com
N.º de pieza: SFP-10G-ZR-ST ✓ Activo| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $199.99 | $199,99 |
| 10 | $189.99 | $1.899,90 |
| 100 | $175 | $17.500,00 |
| 250 | $165 | $41.250,00 |
| 500 | $155 | $77.500,00 |
SFP-10G-ZR-ST Descripción general
An SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) transceiver is a compact, hot-swappable optical module used in networking equipment to convert between electrical signals on the host board and optical signals on the fiber plant. SFP+ modules are an evolution of the 1G SFP form factor that retain the same physical cage size while supporting 10GbE, 10G Fibre Channel, and OTU2/OTU2e line rates. The 10GBASE-ZR IEEE 802.3ae variant specifies 80 km reach over SMF (G.652), placing it in the long-haul category alongside 10GBASE-ER (40 km) and 10GBASE-LR (10 km).
Key features include a maximum data transfer rate of 10 Gbps, Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) support that exposes Tx bias current, Tx optical power, Rx optical power, temperature, and supply voltage over the standard 2-wire management interface, and a single +3.3 V power supply rail typical of all SFP+ designs. The LC duplex optical interface is the industry-standard connector for SMF transceivers in this class. The module is programmed with Cisco-compatible DOM/DDM registers so it enumerates correctly on Cisco IOS-XE and IOS-XR without producing the well-known %SFF-2-1 unsupported SFP errors.
The transceiver uses an EML (electro-absorption modulated laser) TOSA plus APD (avalanche photodiode) receiver architecture - the standard combination for 80 km ZR-class optics. The cooled EML enables narrow-linewidth 1550 nm emission needed to stay within the chromatic-dispersion budget of the 80 km SMF span, while the APD provides the sensitivity required to detect the corresponding low incident optical power. The host-side electrical interface complies with the SFP+ MSA including the SFF-8431 limiting/modulating driver and SFF-8472 DDM memory map.
Typical applications include 10GbE links between data centers, ISP uplinks to customers over dark fiber, enterprise campus backbones, and OTU2/OTU2e transport in metro aggregation rings. Third-party ZR optics are widely deployed in service-provider and enterprise networks to avoid Cisco OEM pricing on the equivalent SFP-10G-ZR, which is documented in industry sources as exceeding $2,000 per unit.
When deploying the SFP-10G-ZR-ST, validate the optical power budget against the actual span loss and keep Tx/Rx levels within the module's published min/max windows - ZR optics have tighter power margins than LR or ER and can saturate the APD if used on short links without an inline attenuator.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical deployment notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternativas directas para SFP-10G-ZR-ST — mismo encapsulado, compatible pin a pin. Se excluyen las piezas de otro encapsulado que requieren retrabajo de la PCB.
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Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con SFP-10G-ZR-ST (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Connector, Form Factor, MSA Compliance, Maximum Reach, Operating Temperature.
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SFP-10G-ZR-ST Especificaciones
| Form Factor | SFP+ |
| Velocidad de datos | 10 Gbps |
| Protocol | 10GBASE-ZR / 10GBASE-ZW / OTU2 / OTU2e (per compatible SFP-10G-ZR spec) |
| Maximum Reach | 80 km (49.7 mi) |
| Wavelength | 1550 nm |
| Fiber Type | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF, G.652) |
| Connector | Duplex LC |
| Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) | Yes (SFF-8472 compatible) |
| Compatible Host Platforms | Cisco ASR9000, ASR1000, NCS5500, C3850, C9500 and other Cisco SFP+ slots |
| Hot Pluggable | Yes |
| Tensión de alimentación | 3.3 V (SFP+ MSA) |
| Temperatura de funcionamiento | 0C to +70C (commercial, typical SFP+ class) |
| MSA Compliance | SFP+ MSA (SFF-8431 electrical, SFF-8472 management) |
| Tipo de montaje | Pluggable, SFP+ cage |
| Warranty | Lifetime (per StarTech.com) |
Guía de configuración de pines de SFP-10G-ZR-ST standard
Configuración de pines para SFP-10G-ZR-ST (encapsulado standard). La numeración de pines, las funciones y los diagramas de conexión se definen en la hoja de datos del fabricante. Consúltela para conocer el footprint exacto y las directrices de soldadura.
No hay datos detallados de patillaje disponibles para SFP-10G-ZR-ST.
Consulte la hoja de datos para ver la configuración completa de patillas.
Aplicaciones típicas
SFP-10G-ZR-ST es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Data Center Interconnect (DCI) over Dark Fiber, ISP Uplink to Enterprise Customer over SMF, Enterprise Campus Backbone Aggregation, OTU2/OTU2e Metro Aggregation Transport, Redundant / Hot-Spare Optical Inventory, Long-Haul Edge-to-Core Routing Links.
Data Center Interconnect (DCI) over Dark Fiber
The SFP-10G-ZR-ST provides 80 km reach over single-mode fiber at 1550 nm, making it the right 10GbE optical class for connecting two data centers over leased dark fiber. Its cooled EML TOSA maintains the tight linewidth and high extinction ratio needed to stay within the chromatic-dispersion budget of an 80 km span, while the APD receiver delivers the sensitivity required to detect low incident power at the far end. Cisco-compatible coding allows the module to enumerate on ASR9000, NCS5500, and C9500 platforms without producing unsupported-SFP syslog entries, simplifying multi-vendor DCI rollouts. Consider adding an inline optical attenuator when the actual span is well under 80 km to avoid APD saturation - the high receiver sensitivity that makes ZR successful on long links can become a liability on short ones.
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ISP Uplink to Enterprise Customer over SMF
ISPs and WISPs routinely use the SFP-10G-ZR-ST to deliver 10 Gbps symmetrical Ethernet to enterprise customers located 20-80 km from the provider's point of presence. The 1550 nm optics ride on standard G.652 SMF already deployed in metro aggregation rings, so no fiber plant upgrade is required. DDM/DOM support exposes Tx bias, Tx/Rx optical power, temperature, and supply voltage, which lets the ISP's NMS monitor per-link health and detect fiber degradation before customer-visible outages occur. For IP/MPLS handoff at the customer edge, the SFP-10G-ZR-ST plugs into any SFP+ capable NID or router and presents a clean 10GbE handoff. StarTech.com's lifetime warranty and Cisco-compatible coding make it suitable for both greenfield deployments and as a lower-cost replacement for failed OEM ZR optics already in the field.
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Enterprise Campus Backbone Aggregation
Large enterprise campuses with multiple buildings served by a private SMF ring can use the SFP-10G-ZR-ST in distribution-layer switches to aggregate 10 Gbps uplinks to a centralized core. The 1550 nm optics are immune to the modal bandwidth limits that constrain OM3/OM4 multimode fiber, so the same module class works across campus rings regardless of run length up to 80 km. Cisco-compatible coding simplifies deployment on existing Catalyst 9500, 3850, ASR1000, and NCS5500 equipment without triggering unsupported-SFP errors. For new campus builds, LR (10 km) is usually sufficient and cheaper; ZR becomes the right choice when the campus ring exceeds 10 km or when the IT team wants one SKU that scales between buildings and remote data centers.
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OTU2/OTU2e Metro Aggregation Transport
The 1550 nm cooled EML inside the SFP-10G-ZR-ST meets the spectral and dispersion requirements for OTU2 (10.709 Gbit/s) and OTU2e (11.095 Gbit/s) transport, which is the same operating envelope as the Cisco OEM SFP-10G-ZR. Service providers and large enterprises with OTN muxponder platforms can therefore populate SFP+ ports with the SFP-10G-ZR-ST instead of paying the Cisco OEM premium for OTU2-rated optics, as long as the host platform's OTU2 mode does not reject non-OEM serial IDs. The same DDM telemetry that supports 10GbE also drives OTN performance monitoring, so OTN operators get Tx power, Rx power, and laser bias trends across the optical section layer. Validate OTU2 framing support with the specific muxponder vendor before deployment.
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Redundant / Hot-Spare Optical Inventory
Because the SFP-10G-ZR-ST carries the same SFP+ MSA cage and Cisco-compatible coding as the OEM SFP-10G-ZR, it is frequently held as a hot spare or pre-staged for rapid replacement on Cisco ASR9000, ASR1000, NCS5500, C3850, and C9500 ports. Network operations teams standardize on one SKU that works across all of these platforms, reducing the spare-parts SKU count and shortening mean time to repair on remote PoPs. The lower unit cost versus Cisco OEM also lets operators carry multiple spares without exceeding the optical parts budget. Always clean the LC endface before installing a spare, and verify DDM pages enumerate correctly with show interface transceiver after insertion.
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Long-Haul Edge-to-Core Routing Links
Edge routers aggregating LTE/5G backhaul or DSLAM uplinks can use the SFP-10G-ZR-ST to terminate 10 Gbps rings on Cisco ASR1000 and ASR9000 line cards installed in remote central offices located up to 80 km from the regional core. The 10GBASE-ZR 1550 nm optics ride on installed G.652 SMF between COs without requiring additional amplification for spans within the 80 km budget. Cisco-compatible coding makes the module recognized correctly on IOS-XE and IOS-XR without manual configuration workarounds. For COs less than 10 km from the core, the lower-cost SFP-10G-LR or SFP-10G-LR-ST is the better economics; use ZR only when the link spans justify the longer reach.
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Resumen de productos recomendados
Datos de referencia de ingeniería para SFP-10G-ZR-ST — comparación, orientación de diseño e información de cumplimiento.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | SFP-10G-ZR-S-ST | SFP-10G-ZR | SFP-10G-ER | CT-SFP+ZR | SFP-10G-LR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | StarTech.com | StarTech.com | Cisco Systems | Cisco Systems | Carritech | Cisco Systems |
| Package | SFP+ (pluggable, LC duplex) | SFP+ (pluggable, LC duplex) - same | SFP+ (pluggable, LC duplex) - same | SFP+ (pluggable, LC duplex) - same | SFP+ (pluggable, LC duplex) - same | SFP+ (pluggable, LC duplex) - same |
| Maximum Reach | 80 km | 80 km | 80 km | 40 km | 80 km | 10 km |
| Wavelength | 1550 nm | 1550 nm | 1550 nm | 1550 nm | 1550 nm | 1310 nm |
| Fiber Type | Single-Mode (G.652) | Single-Mode (G.652) | Single-Mode (G.652) | Single-Mode (G.652) | Single-Mode (G.652) | Single-Mode (G.652) |
| Connector | Duplex LC | Duplex LC | Duplex LC | Duplex LC | Duplex LC UPC | Duplex LC |
| Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cisco Compatible Coding | Yes | Yes (serial-number coded) | Yes (OEM) | Yes (OEM) | Cisco-compatible (non-OEM) | Yes (OEM) |
| Indicative Unit Price (1 pc) | $199.99 | lower than SFP-10G-ZR (third-party) | >$2,000 OEM Cisco | ~$600-$1,200 OEM Cisco | ~$80-$200 third-party | ~$300-$800 OEM, $30-$80 third-party |
Diferenciadores clave
- Lower cost versus Cisco OEM SFP-10G-ZR with identical 80 km reach (frente a SFP-10G-ZR)
- Longer reach than SFP-10G-ER for true long-haul 80 km SMF spans (frente a SFP-10G-ER)
- Cisco-compatible coding eliminates unsupported-SFP syslog errors (frente a SFP-10G-LR)
Notas de diseño
Estimated: on fiber spans well under roughly 10 km, the SFP-10G-ZR-ST's APD receiver can saturate because the incident optical power exceeds the linear range. Insert a 5-10 dB inline optical attenuator between the patch panel and the Rx port, or replace the module with a 10GBASE-LR SFP+ on short links. Always check DDM Rx power after deployment - values above the published Rx_max spec indicate saturation risk and should be attenuated. ZR optics are designed for long spans; using them on short links is the most common ZR deployment mistake.
The SFP+ MSA cage and board-edge connector are not board-level design concerns for the user - they live in the host switch or router PCB. What matters at deployment time is the host SFP+ slot quality: bent cage EMI fingers, contaminated host-side electrical contacts, and insufficient insertion depth all cause link flaps or DOM read errors. Before suspecting the optics, reseat the module, clean the host cage with an SFP-compatible contact cleaner, and re-verify with show interface transceiver. Maintain ESD precautions - SFP+ modules are sensitive to discharge during handling even when the cage is shut.
Estimated: 80 km at 10 Gbps over SMF at 1550 nm is at the edge of the 10GBASE-ZR dispersion budget. The SFP-10G-ZR-ST's cooled EML TOSA produces a narrow linewidth to keep chromatic dispersion within spec, but you still need to budget for the actual installed fiber. Calculate link loss = (fiber attenuation × km) + (connector/splice loss × count) + (margin). Confirm Tx power minus total loss puts Rx power inside the module's min/max window. If you are within 1-2 dB of either limit, the link will be unstable; consider OTDR-tracing the fiber before commissioning the ZR link to identify hidden splice losses or macrobends.
SFP+ modules dissipate roughly 1-1.5 W under typical ZR operation. Host switches with high port density and limited airflow can push the cage inlet temperature beyond the operating range, accelerating laser aging and bias drift. Verify the host chassis has the required airflow and that intake temperature at the SFP+ cage stays within the 0-70 C commercial range. Forced-air cooling (front-to-back or side-to-side) consistent with the host platform's ASR9000/C9500/C3850 design rules is mandatory; do not block SFP+ cage vents with cable management hardware.
Información de cumplimiento
StarTech.com SFP+ transceivers are RoHS compliant per the manufacturer product page. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals statements are not explicitly published on the verified data sources and should be requested from StarTech.com for procurement audits. AEC-Q100 is not applicable - this is a network transceiver, not an automotive-grade IC.