Brocade 10G-SFPP-BXU-40K Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBase-BX Fiber Optical Transceiver Upstream (10G-SFPP-BXU-40K-ST)

The StarTech.com 10G-SFPP-BXU-40K-ST is a Brocade-compatible 10Gbps BiDi SFP+ fiber transceiver for single-mode LC links up to 40 km, suited to extending compatible switches and routers when paired with the matching 10G-SFPP-BXD-40K-ST module.

Recommended For

• Network administrators extending a compatible Brocade switch or router link to a remote site, when the connection needs 10GbE over single-mode fiber and the far end has the complementary downstream BiDi optic.
• Campus, metro, or service-provider teams connecting buildings or network sites over an existing single-mode fiber strand, where using one strand for bidirectional traffic helps conserve fiber.
• IT teams replacing or adding an optic in a Brocade 10GBASE-BX-compatible device that needs the 1270 nm transmit / 1330 nm receive upstream wavelength pairing.
• Network operators planning a long single-mode fiber link, up to the product’s nominal 40 km reach, who can verify that the equipment, fiber path, and optical link budget suit the installation.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• When connecting two Brocade switches or routers across a long single-mode fiber route, this module can provide a 10GbE link without needing a separate fiber strand for each direction; the far end needs a compatible downstream BiDi module.
• For a campus, metro, or enterprise link where fiber strands are scarce, using this upstream module with its matching downstream optic lets both directions share one single-mode fiber strand, freeing other strands for separate links.
• At a remote access or edge site, it can carry 10GbE traffic back to a central office or network point of presence over a long single-mode fiber run, provided the installed link supports the required optical budget and both ends use complementary BiDi wavelengths.
• When replacing or upgrading an optic in a compatible Brocade switch or router, its hot-swappable design allows the module to be changed without removing the transceiver from the network chassis, helping limit service disruption during maintenance.
• For a long inter-building or inter-site connection, it can serve as the upstream end of a 10GbE BiDi link; the advertised reach is a maximum, so the actual usable distance depends on the fiber route and its optical characteristics.

Spec Summary