F5 F5-UPG-QSFP28-SRBD Compatible Dual-Rate 40G/100G SR-BiDi QSFP28 for rSeries
F5 Networks compatible F5-UPG-QSFP28-SRBD - Key Features
- Compatibility: F5 Networks
- Media Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5
- Connector: Duplex LC/UPC
- Fiber Count: BiDi
- Maximum Distance: 150 m
- Average Link Budget: 1.9 dB
- Tx Wavelength: 850 nm
- Supported Data Rate: 106.25 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Forward Error Correction (FEC): Host FEC Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
F5 Networks F5-UPG-QSFP28-SRBD Price
F5 Networks compatible F5-UPG-QSFP28-SRBD Specifications
Form Factor | QSFP28 |
Modulation | PAM4 (Pulse Amplitude Modulation 4-level) |
Media Type | Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5 |
Connector | Duplex LC/UPC |
Fiber Count | BiDi |
Maximum Distance | 150 m |
Average Link Budget | 1.9 dB |
TX Wavelength | 850 nm |
RX Wavelength | 900 nm |
Supported Data Rate | 106.25 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 100G Ethernet (103.125 Gbps), 40G Ethernet (41.25Gbps) |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Forward Error Correction (FEC) | Host FEC Supported |
Transmitter Type | VCSEL Laser |
Tx Wave Bandwidth | 36nm (Ch1:832-868nm and Ch2: 882-918nm) |
Receiver Type | PIN photodiode |
RX Wave Bandwidth | 36nm (Ch1:832-868nm and Ch2: 882-918nm) |
Receiver Overload | 4 dBm |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Storage Temperature | -40° to 85°C |
Relative Humidity | 5 to 85% |
Power Consumption (Max) | 3.5 W |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | CE, RoHS, Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Compliant, IEEE 802.3bm, 100GBASE SR-BiDi, QSFP28 MSA, SFF-8636 (Management Interface for 4-lane modules), SFF-8419 (CFP Power Management Interface) |
F5 Networks compatible F5-UPG-QSFP28-SRBD Datasheet
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F5 Networks compatible F5-UPG-QSFP28-SRBD Description
EdgeOptic's F5-UPG-QSFP28-SRBD compatible is an F5-coded dual-rate 40G/100G SR-BiDi version of the EdgeOptic multi-vendor 100G BiDi transceiver, programmed with F5-recognized EEPROM so it works on F5 rSeries appliances. F5 ships F5-UPG-QSFP28-SRBD as the rSeries field upgrade SKU (F5 ordering code OPT-0060-xx) for the r5000, r10000, and r12000-DS. The module is a QSFP28 running 2x50G PAM4 over two fibers, sending 850 nm on one strand and 900 nm on the other with a wideband 832-918 nm receiver.
Because the link is bidirectional, the same module goes on both ends and you connect them with standard duplex LC/UPC patch cords over multimode fiber. There is no complementary far-end part to order. Reach is 70 m on OM3, 100 m on OM4, and 150 m on OM5, based on an average link budget of 1.9 dB. The transmitter uses a VCSEL laser and the receiver is a PIN photodiode. DOM/DDM diagnostics report live operating conditions, and the module runs across the standard 0 to 70 C range.
F5-UPG-QSFP28-SRBD is dual-rate. In the QSFP28 ports on rSeries appliances it carries both 40G and 100G Ethernet (103.125 Gbps and 41.25 Gbps). In the QSFP+ ports on iSeries platforms (i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000, i15000) it runs in 40G mode only. The link is Ethernet only, with no OTN, Fibre Channel, or SONET/SDH framing. Host RS-FEC is required, and the IEEE 802.3bm reference applies to the CAUI-4 host electrical interface, not the optical PMD, which follows the vendor SR-BiDi specification.
Don't confuse F5-UPG-QSFP28-SRBD with F5-UPG-VEL-QSFP28-SRBD. The two are optically identical and share the OPT-0060-xx ordering code, but the VEL variant is the VELOS chassis field upgrade SKU for the BX110 and BX520 blades, while this part is the rSeries field upgrade. Order the part number that matches your platform. F5's transceiver policy officially supports F5-branded optics, so confirm the optic against F5's transceiver compatibility table for your platform before deployment. The module is CE and RoHS certified and built to the QSFP28 MSA.
Backed by 15+ years of EdgeOptic compatibility engineering across vendor optical platforms. Made to order with a 2-week lead time and a lifetime warranty included. For volume pricing or help matching the right F5 ordering code to your rSeries platform, contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does F5-UPG-QSFP28-SRBD differ from F5-UPG-VEL-QSFP28-SRBD?
The two modules are optically identical and share the F5 OPT-0060-xx ordering code, but they are platform-specific SKUs. F5-UPG-QSFP28-SRBD is the rSeries field upgrade part for the r5000, r10000, and r12000-DS. F5-UPG-VEL-QSFP28-SRBD is the VELOS chassis variant for the BX110 and BX520 blades. Order the SKU that matches your platform, and verify the optic against F5's transceiver compatibility table for your specific appliance.
Does this module run at both 40G and 100G, and what speed does it use in F5 iSeries platforms?
Yes, it is dual-rate. In the QSFP28 ports on rSeries appliances it supports both 40G and 100G Ethernet. In the QSFP+ ports on iSeries platforms (i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000, i15000) it runs in 40G mode only, since those ports do not carry 100G. Match the expected rate to the port type before deployment.