Intel SFP-1G53-BXMMF Compatible 1G SFP Transceiver Module
This Intel SFP-1G53-BXMMF compatible transceiver provides 1G connectivity in a hot-swappable SFP package. Its optical design operates at 1550nm-TX/1310nm-RX for up to 500m, using Simplex LC. Complete parameters and related OEM references help project teams keep OEM references, delivery records and port schedules aligned.
OEM Part Number: SFP-1G53-BXMMFHT Part Number: SFP-1G53-BXMMF
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Intel SFP-1G53-BXMMF
- 1G connectivity at 1.25Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 1550nm-TX/1310nm-RX
- Specified reach: 500m
- Simplex LC / MMF interface
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
- Factory compatibility verification and optical performance testing before shipment
Specifications
| HT Part Number | SFP-1G53-BXMMF |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | SFP |
| Max. Data Rate | 1.25Gbps |
| Wavelength | 1550nm-TX/1310nm-RX |
| Max Cable Distance | 500m |
| Connector | Simplex LC |
| Optical Components | FP BiDi |
| Media | MMF |
| DOM Support | Yes |
| TX Power | -9~-3dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | < -21dBm |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Protocols | Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Fibre Channel, MSA Compliant |
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 1.25Gbps, wavelength 1550nm-TX/1310nm-RX, rated reach 500m.
Intel Compatibility and Factory Testing
Factory verification starts with the expected SFP-1G53-BXMMF identity and finishes with an operating host link. EEPROM data, diagnostic visibility and the stated optical parameters are assessed together. 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 Simplex 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 1G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a SFP housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
This single-fiber interface must be paired with the complementary wavelength direction. One end transmits on the wavelength the other receives. Verify connector polish and measure loss over the 500m design range before service.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -9~-3dBm; receiver sensitivity is < -21dBm. During commissioning, record the host diagnostic readings after the link has stabilized and compare them with those limits. DOM values are useful operational indicators, but they do not replace calibrated optical measurements when a link is marginal. Investigate unexpected loss through connector inspection, cleaning and a channel measurement before replacing the module. 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 Intel transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies SFP-1G53-BXMMF, not an original Intel-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Simplex LC with MMF. The specified maximum reach is 500m, 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
Use SFP-1G53-BXMMF as the compatibility cross-reference and SFP-1G53-BXMMF as the HT ordering identity. Keep other reaches or wavelength directions on separate order lines. 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
Before packing, the module receives interface inspection, identification and link checks. Protective packaging avoids pressure on the connector and latch. Customer references, rack groups and project packing lists can be added for volume orders.
