Ciena XCVR-S10U33-I Compatible 10G SFP+ BX Transceiver Module
This Ciena XCVR-S10U33-I compatible transceiver provides 10G connectivity in a hot-swappable SFP+ package. Its optical design operates at 1330nm-TX/1270nm-RX for up to 10km, using Simplex LC. Complete parameters and related OEM references help project teams keep OEM references, delivery records and port schedules aligned.
OEM Part Number: XCVR-S10U33-IHT Part Number: SFP-10G32-BX10-I
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Ciena XCVR-S10U33-I
- 10G connectivity at 11.3168Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 1330nm-TX/1270nm-RX
- Specified reach: 10km
- Simplex LC / SMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Specifications
| Ciena Compatible | XCVR-S10U33-I |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| HT Part Number | SFP-10G32-BX10-I |
| Form Factor | SFP+ |
| Max. Data Rate | 11.3168Gbps |
| Wavelength | 1330nm-TX/1270nm-RX |
| Max. Transmission Distance | 10km |
| Connector | Simplex LC |
| Media | SMF |
| Transmitter Type | DFB |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -6.5~0.5dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | < -14.4dBm |
| Max Power Budget | 7.9dB |
| Receiver Overload | 0.5dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | ≤1W |
| Extinction Ratio | >3.5dB |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| 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 11.3168Gbps, wavelength 1330nm-TX/1270nm-RX, rated reach 10km.
Ciena Compatibility and Factory Testing
The module is checked for host recognition as XCVR-S10U33-I, 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
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.
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 10km design range before service.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -6.5~0.5dBm; receiver sensitivity is < -14.4dBm. Digital diagnostics make later maintenance easier when baseline values are captured at installation. Save the initial readings with the port and OEM reference, then investigate meaningful changes rather than reacting to a single transient value. Diagnostic support depends on the host as well as the module, so unavailable fields should be confirmed with the platform documentation. 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 Ciena transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies XCVR-S10U33-I, not an original Ciena-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Simplex LC with SMF. The specified maximum reach is 10km, 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 XCVR-S10U33-I as the compatibility cross-reference and SFP-10G32-BX10-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.
