Juniper Networks QFX-SFP-10GE-USR Compatible 10G SFP+ SL Transceiver Module
This Juniper Networks QFX-SFP-10GE-USR compatible transceiver provides 10G connectivity in a hot-swappable SFP+ package. Its optical design operates at 850nm for up to 100m on OM3, using Duplex LC. Complete parameters and related OEM references help project teams keep OEM references, delivery records and port schedules aligned.
OEM Part Number: QFX-SFP-10GE-USRHT Part Number: SFP-10GSL-85
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Juniper Networks QFX-SFP-10GE-USR
- 10G connectivity at 10Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 850nm
- Specified reach: 100m on OM3
- Duplex LC / MMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Specifications
| Juniper Compatible | QFX-SFP-10GE-USR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| HT Part Number | SFP-10GSL-85 |
| Form Factor | SFP+ |
| Max. Data Rate | 10Gbps |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Max. Transmission Distance | 100m@OM3 |
| Connector | Duplex LC |
| Media | MMF |
| Transmitter Type | VCSEL |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -7.3~-1dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | < -11.1dBm |
| Power Budget | 3.8dB |
| Receiver Overload | -1dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | ≤1W |
| Extinction Ratio | >3dB |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Core Size | 50/125µm |
| Modulation | NRZ |
| Protocols | IEEE 802.3ae, SFF-8472, SFF-8431, SFF-8432, SFP+ MSA Compliant, CPRI, eCPRI |
Project Documentation and Traceability
Large deployments are easier to audit when the order code, optical standard and endpoint record agree. Keep the OEM reference in the compatibility document and the HT part number on the packing list. Labels and carton groups can be arranged by rack or port plan so installers need not identify modules by appearance. For this model, the principal parameters are data rate 10Gbps, wavelength 850nm, rated reach 100m on OM3.
Juniper Networks Compatibility and Factory Testing
The module is checked for host recognition as QFX-SFP-10GE-USR, link establishment and diagnostic reporting. Physical cage fit alone is not treated as evidence of compatibility. Equipment model, hardware revision and software release can be reviewed before dispatch where platform behavior is uncertain.
Applications and Optical Link Design
Typical deployments include switch-to-switch, switch-to-server and aggregation links inside a data hall or between adjacent equipment rooms. The Duplex LC interface connects to the specified multimode cabling, and the stated reach depends on fiber grade and link loss. Keep this interface on the matching multimode optical standard rather than connecting it directly to a single-mode wavelength or reach variant.
Before deployment, check the host port type, supported data rate and firmware requirements. The 10G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a SFP+ housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
The multimode channel should use the fiber grade associated with the stated 100m on OM3 reach. Keep the Duplex LC end faces clean and avoid tight bends. Different multimode standards are not interchangeable merely because they share a connector.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -7.3~-1dBm; receiver sensitivity is < -11.1dBm; the stated optical power budget is 3.8dB. A sound acceptance record includes link state, diagnostic temperature, supply voltage and transmit or receive levels where the host exposes them. Compare the readings with the stated ranges rather than treating any received light as proof of adequate margin. Persistent alarms or borderline values should trigger an end-face and complete-channel inspection. Diagnostic monitoring is listed as Supported. Before every insertion, keep dust caps in place until the patch lead is ready, avoid touching the optical end face and use an appropriate inspection and cleaning procedure. Do not look into an active optical interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original Juniper Networks transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies QFX-SFP-10GE-USR, not an original Juniper Networks-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Duplex LC with MMF. The specified maximum reach is 100m on OM3, subject to fiber quality and total link loss.
Can it be mixed with another wavelength or reach version?
Only when the two ends share the same optical standard, wavelength plan and supported data rate. Check the exact part numbers and link budget rather than relying only on the module form factor.
Ordering Information
Quote HT part number SFP-10GSL-85 together with OEM reference QFX-SFP-10GE-USR and quantity. Add the host model and software release when pre-order verification is required. Neutral labels, customer packaging and project-specific compatibility review are available on request.
Shipping and Lead Time
Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, with production lead times confirmed for larger quantities. International courier, air freight and sea freight are available; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are accepted.
Quality Assurance and Packaging
Each QFX-SFP-10GE-USR compatible module is inspected, powered up and functionally checked before protective packing. Dust caps and individual trays shield the interface during transport. Customer references, rack groups and project packing lists can be added for volume orders.
