Planet MTB-SR SFP+ Port 10GBASE-SR Mini-GBIC Module (Multi-mode / 850 nm / max. 300m)

The PLANET MTB-SR is a 10GBASE-SR SFP+ fiber transceiver for network administrators and IT teams linking compatible SFP+ equipment over multimode fiber, with an LC connection and a specified reach of up to 300 meters.

Recommended For

• Network administrators connecting switches in the same building over existing multimode fiber, when the run is within the module’s 300 m rating and both devices support compatible 10G SFP+ optics.
• Homelab owners linking a 10GbE-capable server or workstation to an SFP+ switch over a short LC multimode fiber run, rather than using a copper Ethernet connection.
• IT teams adding a 10GbE optical uplink to a compatible PLANET switch with an SFP+ slot, especially where the network already uses 50/125 µm multimode fiber and LC connectors.
• Operators replacing or adding a short-range 10G optical module in an existing SFP+ port, who can verify that their switch or network device accepts this module.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• Connecting a 10GbE switch to a server or NAS with a compatible SFP+ port lets users move large files or access shared storage over a dedicated fiber link; actual transfer speeds also depend on the server, storage, and network setup.
• Linking two switches with matching 10GBASE-SR optics can provide a 10GbE connection between network segments, such as a home lab and an office switch; the link requires compatible SFP+ ports and multimode fiber.
• Connecting a workstation with a 10GbE SFP+ network card to a switch supports faster access to a local NAS or other devices on the 10GbE network; both ends need compatible optics and an LC multimode fiber run within the supported distance.
• Upgrading a small 10GbE home lab can connect servers and a desktop through an SFP+ switch, with multimode fiber used for devices that need a cable run rather than a short direct-attach connection; the switch and each endpoint must support the chosen link type.

Spec Summary