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Transceiver Modules

Revision history

The below section provides an overview of changes made to the Transceiver Modules over time.
Revision number
Description of change
Date
Author
1.0
Original
08/01/2025
David Gillyard
1.1
  1. Update guide
     with the following QSFP-DD, 400G transceiver modules.
    • OPT-0046-xx, Platform usage VELOS (Monaco BX520 Blade).
    • OPT-0058-xx, Platform usage VELOS (Monaco BX520 Blade).
    • OPT-0059-xx, Platform usage VELOS (Monaco BX520 Blade).
    • OPT-0063-xx, platfrom usage VELOS (Monaco BX520 Blade).
  2. OPT-0048-xx;
     Update supported platforms with LeMans (BX110), Monaco (BX520) & Vanquish (r12000-DS).
  3. OPT-0052-xx
    ; Update support platforms with BX110 NEBS, BX520, r10000, r5000 and r12000.
  4. OPT-0056-xx
    ; Add supported platform ‘r12000-DS’.
  5. OPT-0060-xx;
    Add support for Monaco (BX520).
    Upon the consumption of OPT-0060-xx on-hand stock (LTB of approx. 15K pcs), the F5 manufacturing plan is to transition usage to OPT-0048-xx.
  6. Update SKU descriptions
     to include optical port fiber finish type.
20/05/2025
David Gillyard

Transceiver interface port types

The below section shows the various interface port types and cable specifications.

Transceiver MPO & LC optical connector interface port types

Transceiver optical connector port fiber ferrule-polish/end face shapes

Shapes and polishes used by SMF ferrules to reduce back reflection:
  • Flat Fiber Connector (FLAT)
  • Physical Contact (PC)
  • Ultra Polished Connector (UPC)
  • Angle Polished Connector (APC)

Multimode fiber (MMF) optic cable classifications

MMF Category
Fast Ethernet
1GbE
10GbE
40GbE
100GbE
OM1
2000m
275m
33m
/
/
OM2
2000m
550m
82m
/
/
OM3
2000m
/
300m
100m
70m
OM4
2000m
/
550m
150m
150m
OM5
/
/
550m
150m
150m
  • F5 only provides support for F5-branded or F5-provided copper transceiver and/or optical transceiver modules. Refer to K8153: F5 support of third-party hardware component.
  • The below transceiver specifications are subject to change without notification.
  • Ensure the suitability of both the optical fiber and the optical transceiver on the other end.
  • UPC and APC connectors should not be mated together as they are not compatible. More importantly, UPC connectors should never be connected to APC ports and vice versa. This can damage the optical circuits in the electronics.
  • Use only IEC/EN 60825-1 Class I SFP modules, and for safety ensure not to look directly into fiber cable ends.
  • All photos shown are examples. The appearance of your components or accessories might vary slightly.

Copper SFP modules

These copper GbE SFP transceiver modules are supported in F5 hardware platforms.
1000BASE-T network segments have a maximum length of 328 feet (100 meters) and must use Category 5 cable minimum. F5 recommends Category 5e or Category 6.

1G SFP CU RJ45 100M (OPT-0051-xx)

Description: Transceiver, SFP, TRI-Speed Copper, 1.25GE, 100M, RJ45, -40/85C
  • SKU: F5-UPG-SFPC-R
    Description: Field Upgrade, SFP Copper Connector (10/100/1000 RJ45), ROHS
These are specifications for the 1000BASE-T Copper ethernet transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 1000BASE-T Copper ethernet transceiver module
  • Connector type
    : RJ45
  • Maximum operating distance
    : 328 feet (100 meters)
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : No
Supported platforms
2000, 4000, 5000, 7000, 10000, 12000, i2000, i4000, i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000, r2000, r4000
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Fiber SFP modules

These fiber GbE SFP (or Mini-GBIC) transceiver modules are supported in F5 hardware platforms.

1G-SR SFP 550M (OPT-0010-xx)

Description: Transceiver, SFP, 1.25GIG, 850NM, 550M, MMF, DDM, -20/85C
  • SKU: F5-UPG-SFP-R
    Description: Field Upgrade, SFP Fiber Connector, ROHS
These are specifications for the 1000BASE-SX (Short Range) ethernet transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 1000BASE-SX (Short Range) ethernet transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 850 nm (multi-mode)
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    :
    • 275 meters maximum of 62.5μm MMF that meets type A1a defined in IEC 60793-2:1992
    • 550 meters maximum of 50.0μm MMF that meets type A1b defined in IEC 60793-2:1992
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : No
Supported platforms
1600, 2000, 3600, 3900, 4000, 5000, 6900, 7000, 8900, 8950, 10000, 11000, 11050, 12000, i2000, i4000, i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000, r2000, r4000, VIPRION (B2100, B2150, B4100, B4200, and B4300 blades)
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1G-LR SFP 10KM (OPT-0050-xx)

Description: Transceiver, SFP, 1.25GIG, 1310NM, 10KM, SMF, DDM, -40/85C
  • SKU: F5-UPG-SFPLX-R
    Description: Field Upgrade, SFP LX Fiber Connectors, ROHS
These are specifications for the 1000BASE-LX (Long Range) ethernet transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 1000BASE-LX (Long Range) ethernet transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 1310 nm (single-mode)
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    :
    • Up to 10 kilometers maximum on 9/125μm SMF using 10μm SMF that meets type B1 in IEC 60793-2:1992
    When using MMF, single-mode, fiber offset-launch mode-conditioning patch cords are required in both ends of the link, as specified in IEEE 802.3-2005 section 38.11.4.
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : No
Supported platforms
1600, 2000, 3600, 3900, 4000, 5000, 6900, 7000, 8900, 8950, 10000, 11000, 11050, 12000, i2000, i4000, i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000, r2000, r4000, VIPRION (B2100, B2150, B4100, B4200, and B4300 blades)
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Fiber SFP+ modules

These fiber 10GbE SFP+ transceiver modules are supported in F5 hardware platforms.

10G-SR SFP+ 300M (OPT-0016-xx)

Description: Transceiver, SFP+, 10GIG, 850NM, 300M, MMF, LIMITING, DDM
  • SKU: F5-UPG-SFP+-R
    Description: Field Upgrade, SFP+ Fiber Connector (10G-LC/850NM), ROHS
These are specifications for the 10GBASE-SR (Short Range) ethernet transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 10GBASE-SR (Short Range) 10G ethernet transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 850 nm (multi-mode)
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    :
    • 33 meters maximum for type OM1 200MHz-km 62.5μm MMF
    • 82 meters maximum for type OM2 500MHz-km 50.0μm MMF
    • 300 meters maximum for type OM3 2000MHz-km 50.0μm MMF
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
2000, 4000, 5000, 7000, 8900, 8950, 10000, 11000, 11050, 12000, i2000, i4000, i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000, r2000, r4000, r5000, r10000, r12000-DS, VIPRION (B2100, B2150, B4100, B4200, and B4300 blades)
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10G-LR SFP+ 10KM (OPT-0017-xx)

Description: Transceiver, SFP+, 10GIG, 1310NM, 10KM, SMF.LIMITING, DDM, -5/70C
  • SKU: F5-UPG-SFP+LR-R
    Description: Field Upgrade, SFP+LR Fiber Connector (10G-LC/1310NM), ROHS (8900/8950/11050)
These are specifications for the 10GBASE-LR (Long Range) 10G ethernet transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 10GBASE-LR (Long Range) 10G ethernet transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 1310 nm (single-mode)
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : 10 kilometers maximum on 8-10μm SMF
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : No
Supported Platforms
2000, 4000, 5000, 7000, 8900, 8950, 10000, 11000, 11050, 12000, i2000, i4000, i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000, r2000, r4000, r5000, r10000, r12000-DS, VIPRION (B2100, B2150, B4100, B4200, and B4300 blades)
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Fiber SFP28 modules

These fiber GbE SFP28 transceiver modules are supported in F5 hardware platforms.

25G-SR SFP28 100M (OPT-0053-xx)

Description: Transceiver, SFP28, 25G-SR, 100M, LC UPC, MMF, 1W
  • SKU: F5-UPG-SFP28-SR
    Description: Field Upgrade, Transceiver, SFP28, 25G-SR Short Range, 100M, LC UPC, MMF, DDM (rSeries only)
These are specifications for the 25GBASE-SR 100m SFP28 optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 25GBASE-SR 100m SFP28 optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 850 nm (multi-mode)
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    :
    • 70 meters on OM3 MMF
    • 100 meters on OM4 MMF
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
r2000, r4000, r5000, r10000, r12000-DS
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25G-LR SFP28 10KM (OPT-0054-xx)

Description: Transceiver, SFP28, 25G-LR, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF, 1.5W
  • SKU: F5-UPG-SFP28-LR
    Description: Field Upgrade, Transceiver, SFP28, 25G-LR 10KM, LC UPC, SMF, DDM (rSeries only)
These are specifications for the 25GBASE-LR 10 km SFP28 optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 25GBASE-LR SFP28 10km optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 1295-1310 nm (single mode)
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : 10 kilometers maximum on 8-10μm SMF
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
r2000, r4000, r5000, r10000, r12000-DS
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Fiber QSFP+ modules

These fiber 40GbE QSFP+ transceiver modules are supported in F5 hardware platforms.

40G-SR4 QSFP+ 100M (OPT-0036-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP+, 40GIG-SR4, 850NM, 100M, MPO-12 UPC, RESET, MMF, DDM
  • SKU: F5-UPG-QSFP+SR4
    Description: Field Upgrade, QSFP+ Transceiver (40G-SR4, 850NM, 100M, MPO-12 UPC, DDM Support)
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VEL-QSFP+SR4
    Description: VELOS Field Upgrade, QSFP+ Transceiver (40G-SR4, 850NM, 100M, MPO-12 UPC, DDM Support)
These are specifications for the 40GBASE-SR4 100m QSFP+ optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 40GBASE-SR4 100m QSFP+ optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 850 nm (multi-mode)
  • Connector type
    : MPO-12 UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    :
    • 100 meters on OM3 MMF
    • 150 meters on OM4 MMF
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
10000, 12000, i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000, i15000, r5000, r10000, r12000-DS, VIPRION (B2250, B4300, and B4400 Series blades), VELOS (BX110 blade)
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40G-LR4 QSFP+ 10KM (OPT-0030-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP+, 40G-LR4, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF, DDM
  • SKU: F5-UPG-QSFP+LR4
    Description: Field Upgrade, QSFP+ Transceiver (40G-LR4, 1310NM, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF, DDM Support)
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VEL-QSFP+LR4
    Description: VELOS Field Upgrade, QSFP+ Transceiver (40G-LR4, 1310NM, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF, DDM Support)
These are specifications for the 40GBASE-LR4 10km QSFP+ optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 40GBASE-LR4 10km QSFP+ optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 1271-1331 nm (single mode)
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : 10 kilometers maximum on 8-10μm SMF
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
10000, 12000, i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000, i15000, r5000, r10000, r12000-DS, VIPRION (B2250, B4300, and B4400 Series blades), VELOS (BX110 blade)
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2X20G BIDI QSFP+ 100M (OPT-0043-xx)

Description: NRND (EOS 01/01/25), Transceiver, QSFP+, 2X20G BIDI 850NM-900NM, 100M, LC UPC, MMF, DDM
  • SKU: F5-UPG-QSFP+BD
    Description: Field Upgrade, Transceiver QSFP+ 2X20G BIDI 850NM-900NM, 100M, LC UPC, MMF, DDM
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VEL-QSFP+BD
    Description: VELOS Field Upgrade, QSFP+ Transceiver (2X20G-BIDI, 850NM-900NM, 100M, LC UPC, MMF, DDM)
Standard 10G infrastructure uses one fiber for transmission and another fiber for reception.
BiDi
 transceiver modules support two wavelengths per fiber, supporting 20Gbps per fiber, with a total of 40Gbps.
These are specifications for the Bi-Directional (BiDi) 40G QSFP+ optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : Bi-Directional 40G QSFP+ optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 850-900 nm
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    :
    • 100 meters maximum on OM3 MMF
    • 150 meters maximum on OM4 MMF
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
10000, 12000, i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000, i15000, r5000, r10000, r12000-DS, VIPRION (B2250 blade), VELOS (BX110 blade)
VIPRION 4300 and 4400 Series blades do not support BiDi transceiver modules.
BiDi is supported only in BIG-IP software version 12.1.3 and later.
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The operating temperature for this transceiver module is +10C to +70C. In case of a cold start (below +10C), you should hot swap the module when the system reads +11C from the module. If you insert a BiDi module, the operating range of the entire unit starts from +11C.

40G-PSM4 QSFP+ 10KM (OPT-0045-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP+, 40GIG-PSM4, 1310NM, 10KM, MPO-12 APC, SMF, DDM
  • SKU: F5-UPG-QSFP+PSM4
    Description: Field Upgrade, QSFP+ Transceiver (40G-PSM4, 4X10LR, 1310NM, 10KM, MPO-12 APC, SMF, DDM)
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VEL-QSFP+PSM4
    Description: VELOS Field Upgrade, QSFP+ Transceiver (40G-PSM4, 1310NM, 10KM, MPO-12 APC, SMF, DDM)
The QSFP+ PSM4 module has four identical and independent lanes, which provide either a point-to-point 40Gbs link over eight single mode fibers up to 10km or four independent 10Gbs links each over two single mode fibers up to 10km (interoperable with 10GBASE-LR).
These are specifications for the 40GBASE QSFP+ PSM4 optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 40GBASE-PSM4 QSFP+ optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 1310 nm
  • Connector type
    : MPO-12 APC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : 110 kilometers maximum
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
10000, 12000, i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000, i15000, r5000, r10000, r12000-DS, VIPRION (B2250 and B4400 blades), VELOS (BX110 blade)
VIPRION 4300 Series blades do not support these transceiver modules.
This module is supported only in BIG-IP software version 12.1.4 and later.
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Fiber QSFP28 modules

These fiber 100GbE QSFP28 transceiver modules are supported in F5 hardware platforms.

100G-SR4 QSFP28 100M (OPT-0031-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP28, 100G-SR4, 850NM, MMF, MPO-12 UPC, DDM
  • SKU: F5-UPG-QSFP28-SR4
    Description: Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver, 100G-SR4, 850NM, 70M, MMF, MPO-12 UPC, DDM
  • SKU: F5-UPGVELQSFP28-SR4
    Description: VELOS Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver (100G-SR4, 100M, MPO-12 UPC, MMF, DDM) ROHS
These are specifications for the 100GBASE-SR4 100m QSFP28 optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 100GBASE-SR4 100m QSFP28 optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 850 nm (multi-mode)
  • Connector type
    : MPO-12 UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    :
    • 70 meters on OM3 MMF
    • 100 meters on OM4 MMF
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
i15000, r5000, r10000, r12000-DS, VIPRION (B4400 Series blades), VELOS (BX110 and BX520 blades)
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100G-LR4 QSFP28 10KM (OPT-0039-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP28, 100G-LR4, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF, 4.5W, DDM
  • SKU: F5-UPG-QSFP28-LR4
    Description: Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver (100G-LR4, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF, 4.5W, DDM)
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VEL-QSFP28-LR4
    Description: VELOS Field Upgrade, QSFP28 TRANSCEIVER (100G LR4, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF, DDM) ROHS
These are specifications for the 100GBASE-LR4 10 km QSFP28 optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 100GBASE-LR4 QSFP28 10km optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 1295-1310 nm (single mode)
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : 10 kilometers maximum
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
i15000, r5000, r10000, r12000-DS, VIPRION (B4400 Series blade), VELOS (BX110 blade)
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100G-SR1.2 BIDI QSFP28 100M (OPT-0048-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP28, 100G-SR1.2 BIDI, 100M, LC UPC, MMF
  • SKU: F5-UPG-QSFP28-SR12
    Description: Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver (100G-SR1.2 BIDI, 100M OM4, LC UPC, MMF) (rSeries only)
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VELQSFP28SR12
    Description: VELOS Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver (100G-SR1.2 BIDI, 100M OM4, LC UPC, MMF)
These are specifications for the 100GBASE-SR1.2 BIDI, 100M OM4, QSFP28 optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 100GBASE-SR1.2 BIDI, 100M OM4, QSFP28 optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 850-910 nm (multi mode)
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : 100M maximum (OM4)
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
r5000, r10000, r12000-DS, and VELOS (BX110 and BX 520 blades)
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100G-LR4 QSFP28 10KM (OPT-0052-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP28, 100G-LR4, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF, 4.5W, DDM, Velocity SDK
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VELQSFP28LR4B
    Description: VELOS Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver (100G-LR4, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF, DDM)
This module converts 4 input channels of 25Gb/s electrical data to 4 channels of LAN WDM optical signals and then multiplexes them into a single channel for 100Gb/s optical transmission. Reversely on the receiver side, the module de-multiplexes a 100Gb/s optical input into 4 channels of LAN WDM optical signals and then converts them to 4 output channels of electrical data.
These are specifications for the 100GBASE-LR4 10 km QSFP28 optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 100GBASE-LR4 QSFP28 10km optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 1295-1310 nm (single mode)
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : 10 kilometers maximum
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
VELOS (BX110 and BX520 blades), r5000, r10000 and r12000-DS
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100G-PSM4 QSFP28 2KM (OPT-0055-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP28 PSM4, 100GIG, 1310NM, 2KM, MPO-12 APC, SMF, F5 Branded
  • SKU: F5-UPG-QSFP28-PSM4
    Description: Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver (100G-PSM4, 500M, MPO-12 APC, SMF, DDM)
  • SKU: F5-UPGVELQSFP28PSM4
    Description: VELOS Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver (100G-PSM4, 500M, MPO-12 APC, SMF, DDM)
The 100G PSM4 QSFP28 module has four identical and independent lanes, which provide either a point-to-point 100Gbs link over eight single mode fibers up to 500m or four independent 25Gbs links each over two single mode fibers up to 500m (interoperable with 25GBASE-LR).
These are specifications for the 100G PSM4 QSFP28 optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 100G PSM4 QSFP28 optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 1310 nm
  • Connector type
    : MPO-12 APC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    :
    • Breakout cable: MPO APC to MPO APC; 500 meters maximum on SMF
    • Breakout cable: MPO APC to 4X duplex LC UPC; 500 meters maximum on SMF
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
r5000, r10000, r12000-DS, VELOS (BX110 blade)
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40G/100G SR BIDI QSFP28 100M (OPT-0060-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP28, 40G/100G SR BIDI, 100M, LC UPC, MMF, Proprietary FEC, 0-70C
  • SKU: F5-UPG-QSFP28-SRBD
    Description: Field Upgrade, Transceiver QSFP28/QSFP+, Dual Rate 40G/100G SR BIDI, 100M, LC UPC, MMF
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VELQSFP28SRBD
    Description: VELOS Field Upgrade, Transceiver QSFP28/QSFP+, Dual Rate 40G/100G SR BIDI, 100M, LC UPC, MMF
This dual-rate 40G and 100G optical transceiver supports only 40G operation when used in QSFP+ ports.
Standard infrastructure uses one fiber for transmission and another fiber for reception.
BiDi
 transceiver modules support two wavelengths per fiber, supporting up to 50Gbps per fiber, with a total of 40Gbps/100Gbps.
Upon the consumption of OPT-0060-01on-hand stock (LTB of approx. 15K pcs), the F5 manufacturing plan is to transition usage to OPT-0048-01.
These are specifications for the Bi-Directional (BiDi) 40G/100G QSFP28 SR optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : Bi-Directional 40G/100G QSFP28 SR optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 850-910 nm
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    :
    • 70 meters maximum on OM3 MMF
    • 100 meters maximum on OM4 MMF
    • 150 meters maximum on OM5 MMF
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
  • 40G mode only: i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000, i15000
  • 40G/100G modes: r5000, r10000, r12000-DS, VELOS (BX110 and BX520 blades)
    This module is supported only in F5OS-A 1.2.0 and higher versions (r5000, r10000, and r12000-DS) and F5OS-C 1.5.0 and higher versions (VELOS BX110).
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The operating temperature for this transceiver module is +10C to +70C. In case of a cold start (below +10C), you should hot swap the module when the system reads +11C from the module. If you insert a BiDi module, the operating range of the entire unit starts from +11C.

100G-FR QSFP28 Single Lambda 2KM (OPT-0056-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP28, 100G-FR, Single Lambda, 2KM, LC UPC, SMF
  • SKU: F5-UPG-QSFP28-FR
    Description: Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver (100G-FR Single Lambda, 2KM, LC UPC, SMF, DDM) (rSeries only)
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VEL-QSFP28-FR
    Description: VELOS Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver (100G-FR Single Lambda, 2KM, LC UPC, SMF, DDM Support)
This optical transceiver supports 100G optical transmission up to two kilometers over Single Mode Fiber (
SMF
).
Standard infrastructure uses one fiber for transmission and another for reception. The single lambda modules use PAM4 signaling to transmit 100G data streams over a single wavelength, eliminating the need for WDM or parallel fiber.
Optic Thermal Limits
:
During extended Network Equipment Building System (
NEBS
), operating temperature ranges above 50C ambient air temperature, optics may issue a thermal warning and alarm but still function normally. Refer to Knowledge Article, K000139302, for details regarding the F5 rSeries and VELOS 100G optic operating environments.
Optics-MGR-Package Upload & Installation
:
Refer to Knowledge Article, K000138946, to upload and install the optics-mgr-package on F5 VELOS and rSeries systems specific for this optic only.
These are specifications for the Single Lambda 100G-FR QSFP28 optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : Single Lambda 100G QSFP28 FR optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 1310 nm
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : Two kilometers maximum on SMF
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
r5000, r10000, r12000-DS and VELOS (BX110 and BX520 blades)
This module is supported only in F5OS-C 1.8.x and higher versions for BX520 blades.
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100G-LR QSFP28 Single Lambda 10KM (OPT-0061-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP28, 100G, LR, Single Lambda, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF
  • SKU: F5-UPG-QSFP28-LR-SL
    Description: Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver (100G-LR Single Lambda, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF, DDM) (rSeries only)
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VELQSFP28LRSL
    Description: VELOS Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver (100G-LR Single Lambda, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF, DDM Support)
This optical transceiver supports 100G optical transmission up to 10 kilometers over Single Mode Fiber (
SMF
).
Standard infrastructure uses one fiber for transmission and another for reception. The single lambda modules use PAM4 signaling to transmit 100G data streams over a single wavelength, eliminating the need for WDM or parallel fiber.
Optic Thermal Limits
:
During extended Network Equipment Building System (
NEBS
), operating temperature ranges above 50C ambient air temperature, optics may issue a thermal warning and alarm but still function normally. Refer to Knowledge Article, K000139302, for details regarding the F5 rSeries and VELOS 100G optic operating environments.
Optics-MGR-Package Upload & Installation
:
Refer to Knowledge Article, K000138946, to upload and install the optics-mgr-package on F5 VELOS and rSeries systems specific for this optic only.
These are specifications for the Single Lambda 100G-LR QSFP28 optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : Single Lambda 100G QSFP28 LR optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 1310 nm
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : 10 kilometers maximum on SMF
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
r5000, r10000, r12000-DS and VELOS (BX110 and BX520 blades)
This module is supported only in F5OS-C 1.8.x and higher versions for BX520 blades.
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100G-DR QSFP28 Single Lambda 500M (OPT-0062-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP28, 100G, DR, Single Lambda, 500M, LC UPC, SMF
  • SKU: F5-UPG-QSFP28-DR
    Description: Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver (100G-DR Single Lambda, 500M, LC UPC, SMF, DDM) (rSeries only)
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VEL-QSFP28-DR
    Description: VELOS Field Upgrade, QSFP28 Transceiver (100G-DR Single Lambda, 500M, LC UPC, SMF, DDM Support)
This optical transceiver supports 100G optical transmission up to 500 meters over Single Mode Fiber (
SMF
).
Standard infrastructure uses one fiber for transmission and another for reception. The single lambda modules use PAM4 signaling to transmit 100G data streams over a single wavelength, eliminating the need for WDM or parallel fiber.
Optic Thermal Limits
:
During extended Network Equipment Building System (
NEBS
), operating temperature ranges above 50C ambient air temperature, optics may issue a thermal warning and alarm but still function normally. Refer to Knowledge Article, K000139302, for details regarding the F5 rSeries and VELOS 100G optic operating environments.
Optics-MGR-Package Upload & Installation
:
Refer to Knowledge Article, K000138946, to upload and install the optics-mgr-package on F5 VELOS and rSeries systems specific for this optic only.
These are specifications for the Single Lambda 100G-DR QSFP28 optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : Single Lambda 100G QSFP28 DR optical transceiver module
  • Optical wavelength
    : 1310 nm
  • Connector type
    : Duplex LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : 500 meters maximum on SMF
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
r5000, r10000, r12000-DS and VELOS (BX110 and BX520 blades)
This module is supported only in F5OS-C 1.8.x and higher versions for BX520 blades.
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Fiber QSFP-DD modules

These fiber 400GbE QSFP-DD transceiver modules are supported in F5 hardware platforms.

400G-DR4+ QSFP-DD 2KM (OPT-0046-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP-DD, 400G-DR4+, 2KM, MPO-12 APC, SMF
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VEL-QDD-DR+
    Description: VELOS field upgrade: QSFP-DD Transceiver (400G-DR4+ 1310NM, 2KM, MPO-12 APC, SMF, DDM Support).
This optical transceiver is a 400Gb/s Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable-double density (QSFP-DD) optical module designed for 2km optical communication applications. The module converts 8 channels of 50Gb/s (PAM4) electrical input data to 4 channels of parallel optical signals, each capable of 100Gb/s operation for an aggregate data rate of 400Gb/s. On the receiver side, the module converts 4 channels of parallel optical signals of 100Gb/s each channel for an aggregate data rate of 400Gb/s into 8 channels of 50Gb/s (PAM4) electrical output data.
Breakout applications
:
  • OPT-0056-01
     (Transceiver, QSFP28, 100G-FR, Single Lambda, 2KM, LC UPC, SMF)
Optic Thermal Limits
:
During extended Network Equipment Building System (
NEBS
), operating temperature ranges above 45C ambient air temperature, optics may issue a thermal warning and alarm but still function normally. Refer to Knowledge Article, K000139411, for details regarding the F5 VELOS 400G optic operating environments.
These are specifications for the QSFP-DD, 400G-DR4+ optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 400G-DR4+ 1310NM, 2KM, MPO-12, SMF, DDM SUPPORT optical transceiver module.
  • Optical wavelength
    : 1310 nm
  • Connector type
    : MPO-12 APC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : 2KM
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
VELOS BX520 blade
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400G-LR4 QSFP-DD 10KM (OPT-0058-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP-DD, 400G-LR4, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VEL-QDD-LR4
    Description: VELOS field upgrade: QSFP-DD Transceiver (400G-LR4 13XXNM, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF, DDM Support).
This optical transceiver is a 400Gb/s Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable-double density (QSFP-DD) optical module designed for 10km optical communication applications. The module converts 8 channels of 50Gb/s (PAM4) electrical input data to 4 channels of CWDM optical signals and multiplexes them into a single channel for 400Gb/s optical transmission. On the receiver side, the module optically de-multiplexes a 400Gb/s optical input into 4 channels of CWDM optical signals and converts them to 8 channels of 50Gb/s (PAM4) electrical output data.
Optic Thermal Limits
:
During extended Network Equipment Building System (
NEBS
), operating temperature ranges above 45C ambient air temperature, optics may issue a thermal warning and alarm but still function normally. Refer to Knowledge Article, K000139411, for details regarding the F5 VELOS 400G optic operating environments.
These are specifications for the QSFP-DD, 400G-LR4 optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : QSFP-DD, 400G-LR4, 10KM, LC UPC, SMF optical transceiver module.
  • Optical wavelength
    : CWDM 1271, 1291, 1311, 1331nm
  • Connector type
    : LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : 10KM
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
VELOS BX520 blade
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400G-SR4.2 QSFP-DD DIBI 150M (OPT-0059-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP-DD, 400G-SR4.2, BIDI, 150M, MPO-12 UPC, MMF
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VEL-QDDBDSR42
    Description: VELOS field upgrade: QSFP-DD Transceiver (400G-SR4.2 BIDI, 150M OM5, MPO-12 UPC, MMF).
This optical transceiver supports 400Gb/s bit rates. It is a parallel Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable—double density (QSFP-DD) Bi-Direction optical module. The module accepts eight host electrical data and transmits them into two groups of optical bi-directional lanes (each group contains 4 pairs of optical lane) to allow optical communication over optical multi-mode fibers. On the receiver side, the module accepts 8 sets of optical input signals and converts them to 8 channels of electrical data.
Breakout applications
:
  • OPT-0048-01
     (Transceiver, QSFP28, 100G- SR1.2 DIBI, 150M, LC UPC, MMF)
Optic Thermal Limits
:
During extended Network Equipment Building System (
NEBS
), operating temperature ranges above 45C ambient air temperature, optics may issue a thermal warning and alarm but still function normally. Refer to Knowledge Article, K000139411, for details regarding the F5 VELOS 400G optic operating environments.
These are specifications for the QSFP-DD, 400G-SR4.2 BiDi optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 400G-SR4.2 BIDI, 150M, MPO-12 UPC, MMF, F5, QSFP-DD optical transceiver module.
  • Optical wavelength
    : 850, 910 nm (multi-mode)
  • Connector type
    : MPO-12 UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : 150M maximum (OM5)
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
VELOS BX520 blade
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400G-FR4 QSFP-DD 2KM (OPT-0063-xx)

Description: Transceiver, QSFP-DD, 400G-FR4, 2KM, LC UPC, SMF
  • SKU: F5-UPG-VEL-QDD-FR4
    Description: VELOS field upgrade: QSFP-DD Transceiver (400G-FR4 1310NM, 2KM, LC UPC, SMF, DDM Support).
This optical transceiver is a 400Gb/s Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable-double density (QSFP-DD) optical module designed for 2km optical communication applications. The module converts 8 channels of 50Gb/s (PAM4) electrical input data to 4 channels of CWDM optical signals and multiplexes them into a single channel for 400Gb/s optical transmission. Reversely, on the receiver side, the module optically de-multiplexes a 400Gb/s optical input into 4 channels of CWDM optical signals and converts them to 8 channels of 50Gb/s (PAM4) electrical output data.
Optic Thermal Limits
:
During extended Network Equipment Building System (
NEBS
), operating temperature ranges above 45C ambient air temperature, optics may issue a thermal warning and alarm but still function normally. Refer to Knowledge Article, K000139411, for details regarding the F5 VELOS 400G optic operating environments.
These are specifications for the QSFP-DD, 400G-FR4 optical transceiver module.
Specifications
  • Module
    : 400G-FR4 1310NM, 2KM, LC, SMF, DDM SUPPORT optical transceiver module.
  • Optical wavelength
    : 1310 nm
  • Connector type
    : LC UPC
  • Operating distance/cable specifications
    : 2KM
  • Digital Diagnostic Function (DDM)
    : Yes
Supported Platforms
VELOS BX520 blade
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Transceiver Module Updates

F5 provides a package (
f5optics
) that you can download and install to your system to get the latest updates for F5-branded transceiver modules.
For more information, see
Installation Guide: f5optics Package for Optical Transceiver Modules
 at techdocs.f5.com/en-us/hw-platforms/installation-guide-f5optics-package.html.

Glossary

  • AOC
     - Active Optical Cable
  • APC
     – Angled Polished Fiber Connector Interface
  • EOS
     – End of Sale
  • Flat
     – Flat Connector Fiber Interface
  • LC
     – Lucent Fiber Connector Interface
  • MMF
     – Multimode Fiber
  • MPO
     – Multifiber Push-On Connector Interface
    • MPO is a fiber connector type while MTP is a registered trademark of an MPO connector.
    • Optical transceiver connector interfaces are always male connectors.
  • NRND
     – Not Recommended for New Designs
  • PC
     – Polished Connector Fiber Interface
  • QSFP28
     - 100GbE Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable
  • OPT
     - Optic
  • SMF
     - Single Mode Fiber
  • UPC
     – Ultra Polished Fiber Connector Interface
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