F5-UPG-QSFP+BD F5 Networks Compatible 40G BiDi QSFP+ Transceiver
F5 Networks compatible F5-UPG-QSFP+BD - Key Features
- Compatibility: F5 Networks
- Media Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5
- Connector: Double LC/UPC
- Fiber Count: Duplex
- Maximum Distance: 150 m
- Average Link Budget: 2 dB
- Tx Wavelength: 850 nm
- Supported Data Rate: 41.25 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
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Form Factor | QSFP+ |
Modulation | NRZ (Non-Return to Zero) |
Media Type | Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5 |
Connector | Double LC/UPC |
Fiber Count | Duplex |
Maximum Distance | 150 m |
Average Link Budget | 2 dB |
TX Wavelength | Dual 850/900 nm |
RX Wavelength | Dual 850/900 nm |
Supported Data Rate | 41.25 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 40G Ethernet (41.25Gbps) |
Optical Transport Network (OTN) Applications | OTU3 (43.01Gbps), OTU3e2 (44.58Gbps) |
SDH/SONET Standards | STM-256 (39.81 Gbps) |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Transmitter Type | VSCEL Laser |
Tx Wave Bandwidth | 36nm (Ch1:832-868nm and Ch2: 882-918nm) |
Average Launch Power (Min) Each Lane | -4 dBm |
Average Launch Power (Max) Each Lane | 5 dBm |
Receiver Type | PIN photodiode |
Average Receiver Sensitivity (Min) Each Lane | -6 dBm |
Average Receiver Sensitivity (Max) Each Lane | 3 dBm |
Receiver Overload | 3 dBm |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Storage Temperature | -40° to 85°C |
Relative Humidity | 5 to 85% |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | IEEE 802.3ba, CE, Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Compliant, INF-8438i, QSFP+ MSA, RoHS, SFF-8436 |
F5 Networks compatible F5-UPG-QSFP+BD Datasheet
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F5 Networks compatible F5-UPG-QSFP+BD Description
EdgeOptic's F5-UPG-QSFP+BD compatible is an F5-coded version of the EdgeOptic BIDI-40G-QSFP-150 multi-vendor 40G BiDi QSFP+ transceiver. It carries dual 850/900nm VCSEL wavelengths over a duplex LC/UPC connector pair, supporting 40G Ethernet at 41.25 Gbps. F5's own transceiver documentation lists an operating distance of 100m over OM3 multimode fiber and 150m over OM4 multimode fiber, and catalogs the part as OPT-0043-xx under the F5-UPG-QSFP+BD ordering code.
F5 documents this optic for its BIG-IP 10000, 12000, i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000 and i15000 series appliances, plus the r5000, r10000 and r12000-DS platforms, the VIPRION B2250 blade and the VELOS BX110 blade. BiDi support requires BIG-IP software version 12.1.3 or later. F5 states that the VIPRION 4300 and 4400 Series blades do not support BiDi transceiver modules, so confirm the target blade model and software version before ordering.
F5's cross-vendor compatibility statement notes that its BiDi transceiver modules work with similar optics from other vendors, though that compatibility is not based on an IEEE standard, and F5 only guarantees BiDi support on F5 platforms. The EdgeOptic module operates over a 0 to 70C range; F5's own documentation rates the F5-branded module at +10C to +70C, with a cold-start caveat that hot-swapping below +10C is not supported, so verify against F5's datasheet for deployments under an F5 support contract. F5 lists this BiDi transceiver family as Not Recommended for New Designs, with an end-of-sale date of January 1, 2025, on new F5-branded orders.
Backed by 15+ years of EdgeOptic compatibility engineering across vendor optical platforms, the F5-UPG-QSFP+BD compatible ships next business day from EU stock with a lifetime warranty. For project-quantity pricing or alternative vendor coding, contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which F5 BIG-IP and VIPRION platforms support the F5-UPG-QSFP+BD BiDi optic?
F5 lists BIG-IP 10000, 12000, i5000, i7000, i10000, i11000 and i15000 series appliances, the r5000, r10000 and r12000-DS platforms, the VIPRION B2250 blade and the VELOS BX110 blade as supported for this BiDi optic. Confirm the exact model and BIG-IP software revision against F5's own platform documentation before ordering.
Does the F5-UPG-QSFP+BD work in a VIPRION 4300 or 4400 Series blade?
No. F5 explicitly states that the VIPRION 4300 and 4400 Series blades do not support BiDi transceiver modules. Choose a different transceiver type for those blades, or verify blade-level compatibility against F5's platform documentation before ordering.
Is the F5-UPG-QSFP+BD compatible with BiDi optics from other vendors?
F5's own cross-vendor statement notes that its BiDi optical transceiver modules are compatible with similar optics from other vendors, but that compatibility is not based on an IEEE standard. F5 only guarantees BiDi transceiver support on F5 platforms, so treat any cross-vendor pairing as unverified for production deployments.
What BIG-IP software version is required for BiDi support on the F5-UPG-QSFP+BD?
F5 requires BIG-IP software version 12.1.3 or later for BiDi optical transceiver support. Verify the running software version on the target platform before deploying this module.