Intel SFP-GE-BX160-I Compatible 1G SFP Transceiver Module 160km 1490nm-TX/1550nm-RX
This Intel SFP-GE-BX160-I compatible transceiver provides 1G connectivity in a hot-swappable SFP package. Its optical design operates at 1490nm-TX/1550nm-RX for up to 160km, 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-GE-BX160-IHT Part Number: SFP-1G45-BX160-I
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Intel SFP-GE-BX160-I
- 1G connectivity at 1.25Gb/s
- Optical wavelength: 1490nm-TX/1550nm-RX
- Specified reach: 160km
- Simplex LC / SMF interface
- Operating temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
- Factory compatibility verification and optical performance testing before shipment
Specifications
| HT Part Number | SFP-1G45-BX160-I |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | SFP |
| Max Data Rate | 1.25Gb/s |
| Wavelength | 1490nm-TX/1550nm-RX |
| Max Cable Distance | 160km |
| Connector | Simplex LC |
| Optical Components | DFB+APD |
| Media | SMF |
| DOM Support | Yes |
| TX Power | 1~6dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | < -33dBm |
| Commercial Temperature Range | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| Protocols | SFP MSASFF-8472 |
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 1.25Gb/s, wavelength 1490nm-TX/1550nm-RX, rated reach 160km.
Intel Compatibility and Factory Testing
Factory verification starts with the expected SFP-GE-BX160-I 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
This BiDi interface is useful where only one fiber strand is available between two sites or racks. It must be paired with the complementary wavelength direction: one end transmits on the wavelength that the other end receives. Verify the paired part number, connector polish and fiber plant before installation, and measure link loss against the specified optical budget.
The industrial temperature rating makes this version appropriate for controlled outdoor cabinets, transport nodes and other installations exposed to wider ambient temperature variation. Adequate airflow, protected cable routing and host-platform temperature limits still apply.
BiDi operation saves a fiber strand but makes wavelength orientation critical. Record the part installed at each end and check its paired receive wavelength. The 160km rating still depends on total channel loss, including connectors and splices.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is 1~6dBm; receiver sensitivity is < -33dBm. 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. 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-GE-BX160-I, not an original Intel-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Simplex LC with SMF. The specified maximum reach is 160km, 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-GE-BX160-I as the compatibility cross-reference and SFP-1G45-BX160-I 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
Quality control covers the optical or electrical interface, host identification and operating link. The verified unit is then individually protected and cartoned. Customer references, rack groups and project packing lists can be added for volume orders.
