407-BCFM Dell PowerSwitch GEN2 Compatible 10GBASE-T SFP+ Copper Transceiver
Dell (Force10) compatible 407-BCFM - Key Features
- Compatibility: Dell (Force10)
- Media Type: Twisted Pair CAT 6A/7 cable
- Fiber Count: CAT 5/5/7
- Connector: RJ45
- Maximum Distance: 30 m
- Supported Data Rate: 1 Gbps - 10 Gbps
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-65°C
Dell (Force10) 407-BCFM Price
Dell (Force10) compatible 407-BCFM Specifications
Form Factor | SFP+ |
Media Type | Twisted Pair CAT 6A/7 cable |
Fiber Count | CAT 5/5/7 |
Connector | RJ45 |
Maximum Distance | 30 m |
Supported Data Rate | 1 Gbps - 10 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet copper), 10GBase-T (10 Gigabit Ethernet copper), 2.5GBase-T, 5GBase-T |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-65°C |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | CE,IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.3an,IEEE 802.3bz NBASE-T and MGBASE-T,INF-8074i,RoHS,SFP MSA |
Dell (Force10) compatible 407-BCFM Datasheet
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Dell (Force10) compatible 407-BCFM Description
EdgeOptic's Dell 407-BCFM compatible is a Dell-coded 10GBASE-T copper SFP+ transceiver for Dell PowerSwitch Open Networking switches with 10G SFP+ cages. EdgeOptic programs the module EEPROM to match the Dell 407-BCFM vendor profile so the transceiver enumerates identically to the OEM part on PowerSwitch platforms that reference this ordering code in their transceiver compatibility list.
The 407-BCFM is the PowerSwitch class of Dell 10GBASE-T transceiver, distinct from the PowerEdge server NIC context. Dell's own product listing names the module 'Dell Networking Transceiver, 10GBT, GEN2, 30 meters', and the GEN2 suffix is part of the official ordering code. Confirmed platform support covers PowerSwitch N2200-ON and N3200-ON (campus access), PowerSwitch S4048-ON and S4048T-ON (data center TOR), PowerSwitch S5212-ON, S5224-ON, S5232-ON and S5248-ON (next-generation TOR), PowerSwitch Z9100-ON and Networking Z9500 (spine), and PowerSwitch E3200-ON. These platforms run OS9 and OS10 (DNOS9/OS10EE), and the 407-BCFM appears in Dell's transceiver compatibility documentation for each.
Procurement teams that already standardised on the Dell SFP-10G-T for PowerEdge server NICs and Force10/PowerConnect gear should note that 407-BCFM is the separate PowerSwitch ordering code and is not interchangeable with the server-side part in Dell's catalogue. Mixing GEN1 and GEN2 407-series ordering codes on the same N-series firmware revision is not explicitly documented by Dell; if an existing fleet runs older 407-BBWL stock, verify firmware compatibility before mixing generations in the same switch.
The transceiver operates per IEEE 802.3an for 10GBASE-T and IEEE 802.3bz for 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T, with 1000BASE-T multi-rate fallback. Reach is 30 m at 10G on Cat6a or Cat7. Electrical and management interfaces follow SFF-8431 and SFF-8432. Operating temperature covers 0 to 65 °C commercial grade with CE and RoHS certification. DOM telemetry on this copper module is scoped to case temperature, supply voltage, and link status. Transmit optical power, receive optical power, and laser bias current do not exist on a copper transceiver and are not reported through OS9 or OS10 optics commands.
For volume pricing, PowerSwitch platform verification on a specific N-series or S-series model, or guidance on 407-BBWL to 407-BCFM migration, contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 407-BCFM for Dell PowerSwitch switches or PowerEdge servers?
The 407-BCFM is a PowerSwitch (Open Networking) 10GBASE-T transceiver, not a PowerEdge server NIC module. Dell's own product listing classifies it under Networking / PowerSwitch, with confirmed platform support on N2200-ON, N3200-ON, S4048-ON, S5212/24/32/48-ON, Z9100-ON and Z9500. Fleets standardised on the separate Dell SFP-10G-T for PowerEdge servers or Force10/PowerConnect gear should treat 407-BCFM as a distinct ordering code rather than an interchangeable alternative.
Does the 407-BCFM work with OS9 and OS10 firmware on N-series PowerSwitch switches?
Yes. 407-BCFM is listed in Dell's transceiver compatibility documentation for N2200-ON, N3200-ON, S4048-ON and the S5200 family, which run OS9 (DNOS9) and OS10 (OS10EE) firmware. The EdgeOptic compatible uses Dell-coded EEPROM so the transceiver is accepted through the standard transceiver inventory path on both firmware lines. For deployments pinned to a specific firmware revision, verify against Dell's release-specific compatibility matrix before a large rollout.
Can the 407-BCFM replace older 407-BBWL or 330-2404 stock on existing N-series switches?
Dell positions 407-BCFM as GEN2 in its own official name. Pin-compatibility and firmware-level equivalence between the GEN1 407-series (407-BBWL, 330-2404) and the GEN2 407-BCFM is not comprehensively documented by Dell across every N-series firmware revision. A safe approach is to verify with Dell support before mixing GEN1 and GEN2 ordering codes in the same switch; EdgeOptic's compatible matches the 407-BCFM GEN2 vendor profile specifically and does not emulate the earlier generation.