SFP-10G-BXU-I Cisco 10GBASE-BX10-U Bidirectional for 10km

Cisco SFP-10G-BXU-I - 10GBASE-BX10-U SFP+ Module

The Cisco SFP-10G-BXU-I is a bidirectional 10GBASE SFP+ transceiver designed for single-fiber deployments. It pairs with the SFP-10G-BXD-I to deliver high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over a single strand of fiber, reducing infrastructure costs while maintaining robust performance.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Type: 10GBASE-BX10-U SFP+ transceiver
• Data Rate: 10 Gbps
• Transmission: Bidirectional (single-fiber)
• Wavelength: TX 1270 nm / RX 1330 nm
• Maximum Distance: Up to 10 km over single-mode fiber (SMF)
• Connector: LC simplex
• Form Factor: Hot-swappable SFP+
• Operating Temperature: Industrial (-40°C to 85°C)
• Compatibility: Cisco switches and routers supporting SFP+ ports
• Standards: IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE Ethernet compliant

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Metro Ethernet and service provider access networks
• Enterprise backbone and aggregation layers
• Fiber-constrained environments requiring bidirectional optics
• High-density 10G deployments with simplified cabling

⚙️ Benefits
The bidirectional design reduces fiber requirements by half, lowering infrastructure costs while maintaining high-speed connectivity. Hot-swappable functionality ensures minimal downtime during installation or replacement.