Emulex LPe12100-OPT Compatible 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Transceiver
Emulex compatible LPe12100-OPT - Key Features
- Compatibility: Emulex
- Media Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5
- Fiber Count: Duplex
- Connector: Double LC/UPC
- Maximum Distance: 400 m
- Average Link Budget: 6.1 dB
- Tx Wavelength: 850 nm
- Supported Data Rate: 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
Emulex LPe12100-OPT Price
Emulex compatible LPe12100-OPT Specifications
Form Factor | SFP+ |
Media Type | Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5 |
Fiber Count | Duplex |
Connector | Double LC/UPC |
Maximum Distance | 400 m |
Average Link Budget | 6.1 dB |
TX Wavelength | 850 nm |
RX Wavelength | 850 nm |
Supported Data Rate | 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 10G Ethernet (10.31Gbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1.25 Gbps) |
Supported Fiber Channel Applications | 10G Fiber Channel (10.52 Gbps), 1G Fiber Channel (1.0625 Gbps), 2G Fiber Channel (2.125 Gbps), 4G Fiber Channel (4.25 Gbps), 8G Fiber Channel (8.5 Gbps) |
SDH/SONET Standards | STM-64 (9.95Gbps) |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Tx Wavelength Bandwidth | 20 nm (840-860 nm) |
Rx Wavelength Bandwidth | 20 nm (840-860 nm) |
Minimum Transmitting Power | -5 dBm |
Maximum Transmitting Power | 0 dBm |
Receiver Sensitivity | -11.1 dBm |
Receiver Overload | 0 dBm |
Dispersion | 110 ps/nm |
Transmitter Type | VSCEL Laser |
Receiver Type | PIN photodiode |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | CE,Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Compliant,RoHS,SFF-8431,SFP MSA |
Emulex compatible LPe12100-OPT Datasheet
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Emulex compatible LPe12100-OPT Description
EdgeOptic’s 10G-SFP-300 compatible is an Emulex-coded 10GBASE-SR SFP+ transceiver operating at 850 nm over multimode fibre. The LPe12100 is an Emulex 8 Gbps single-port Fibre Channel HBA, and the “-OPT” suffix indicates the SFP+ optic sold separately from the HBA card. Emulex was acquired by Broadcom (via Avago) in 2015, but legacy LPe12100 HBAs remain widely deployed in production SAN environments. EdgeOptic programs the module EEPROM with Emulex-recognized vendor data, so the HBA accepts the optic during initialization without generating unsupported-transceiver events in the host OS event log.
Optical performance follows IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR: 10.3125 Gbps line rate, 850 nm VCSEL transmitter, PIN photodiode receiver, and a minimum 6.1 dB link budget. The transmitter output power range is -7.3 to -1.0 dBm, and receiver sensitivity is -11.1 dBm or better. Typical reach is 300 m on OM3 and 400 m on OM4 multimode fibre with LC duplex connectors. The module supports multi-rate operation from 1.0625 to 10.3125 Gbps, covering 10GbE, 8G Fibre Channel (8.5 Gbps), 4G Fibre Channel (4.25 Gbps), and lower FC rates for backward compatibility with existing SAN fabrics. DDM/DOM diagnostics report real-time TX power, RX power, bias current, temperature, and supply voltage per SFF-8472. The SFP+ form factor conforms to SFF-8432 mechanical and SFF-8431 electrical specifications. Operating temperature range is 0 to 70 degrees C (commercial grade). Power consumption stays under 1 W.
EdgeOptic tests each LPe12100-OPT compatible against Emulex/Broadcom HBA 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 and compliant with SFP+ MSA standards (SFF-8431/SFF-8432). Common deployment scenarios include SAN connectivity for servers with LPe12100 HBAs linking to Fibre Channel switches, legacy SAN environments maintaining Emulex infrastructure after the Broadcom transition. The LPe12100 HBA remains a common part in enterprise server refresh cycles, and compatible optic availability prevents forced HBA replacements. For project-specific questions or bulk pricing, contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LPe12100-OPT compatible a Fibre Channel or Ethernet optic?
The LPe12100-OPT compatible is based on EdgeOptic’s 10G-SFP-300, which is a multi-rate SFP+ supporting both 10GBASE-SR Ethernet and Fibre Channel rates (1G/2G/4G/8G FC). The LPe12100 is a Fibre Channel HBA, so it runs FC protocols. The active FC rate (1G/2G/4G/8G) is negotiated during fabric login based on the HBA and switch capabilities.
Does the LPe12100-OPT compatible work after Broadcom replaced Emulex branding?
Yes. Broadcom maintained backward compatibility with Emulex vendor IDs in their HBA firmware. EdgeOptic codes the EEPROM with Emulex-recognized vendor data, so both original Emulex-branded and current Broadcom-branded LPe12100 firmware accept the module without warnings.