Avago AFBR-710FMZ Compatible 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Transceiver

EdgeOptic's 10G-SFP-300 compatible is an Avago-coded 10GBASE-SR SFP+ transceiver operating at 850 nm over multimode fibre. The AFBR-710FMZ is a legacy Avago part number, now under Broadcom following the 2016 acquisition. EdgeOptic programs the module with Avago vendor ID and CLEI data so it registers correctly on platforms that validate vendor strings during SFP+ initialization. Optical performance follows IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR: 10.3125 Gbps line rate, 850 nm VCSEL transmitter, PIN photodiode receiver, minimum 6.1 dB link budget. Typical reach is 300 m on OM3 and 400 m on OM4 multimode fibre with LC duplex connectors. The transmitter output power range is -7.3 to -1.0 dBm, and the receiver sensitivity is -11.1 dBm or better, consistent with 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR requirements.

The module supports multi-rate operation from 1.0625 to 10.3125 Gbps, covering 10GbE, Gigabit Ethernet (1.25 Gbps), and STM-64/OC-192 (9.953 Gbps). DDM/DOM diagnostics report real-time TX power, RX power, bias current, temperature, and supply voltage per SFF-8472. Alarm and warning thresholds are factory-calibrated, allowing the host NOS to generate alerts when optical parameters drift outside acceptable bounds. The SFP+ form factor conforms to SFF-8432 mechanical and SFF-8431 electrical specifications, making the module compatible with any standards-compliant SFP+ cage, including those in switches, routers, NICs, and media converters. Operating temperature range is 0 to 70 degrees C (commercial grade). Power consumption is under 1 W, consistent with the SFP+ MSA thermal envelope.

EdgeOptic tests each AFBR-710FMZ compatible against current Avago/Broadcom-accepting platforms before shipment. Quality checks include optical power measurements at calibrated reference conditions, connector end-face inspection under magnification, and full EEPROM validation covering vendor fields, serial number structure, and DDM calibration data. The module is CE and RoHS certified. Because Avago's original AFBR-710FMZ shares identical electrical and optical specifications with standard 10GBASE-SR SFP+ modules, EdgeOptic's compatible drops in without configuration changes on switches, routers, and NICs that accept Avago-coded optics. Common deployment scenarios include data centre top-of-rack uplinks, campus backbone runs over existing OM3/OM4 trunk cabling, and server-to-switch connectivity in high-density compute environments. For project-specific questions or bulk pricing, contact our sales team.