Intel E25GSFP28SR Compatible 25GBASE-SR SFP28 for Intel XXV710-DA1 and XXV710-DA2 Ethernet Adapters

Intel
SFP28
25G
Duplex
100 m
E25GSFP28SR Intel Compatible 25G SFP28 SR Module

Intel compatible E25GSFP28SR - Key Features

  • Compatibility: Intel
  • Media Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5
  • Fiber Count: Duplex
  • Connector: Double LC/UPC
  • Maximum Distance: 100 m
  • Average Link Budget: 5.3 dB
  • Tx Wavelength: 850 nm
  • Supported Data Rate: 8.5 Gbps - 25.78 Gbps
  • DDM/DOM: Supported
  • Forward Error Correction (FEC): Host FEC Supported
  • Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C

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Intel compatible E25GSFP28SR Specifications

Form Factor
SFP28
Media Type
Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5
Fiber Count
Duplex
Connector
Double LC/UPC
Maximum Distance
100 m
Average Link Budget
5.3 dB
TX Wavelength
850 nm
RX Wavelength
850 nm
Supported Data Rate
8.5 Gbps - 25.78 Gbps
Supported Ethernet Applications
10G Ethernet (10.31Gbps), 25G Ethernet (25.78Gbps)
DDM/DOM
Supported
Forward Error Correction (FEC)
Host FEC Supported
Transmitter Type
VSCEL Laser
Average Launch Power (Min) Each Lane
-5 dBm
Average Launch Power (Max) Each Lane
2.4 dBm
Extinction Ratio (Min)
3 dB
Receiver Type
PIN photodiode
Rx Wavelength Bandwidth
20 nm
Average Receiver Sensitivity (Min) Each Lane
-10.3 dBm
Average Receiver Sensitivity (Max) Each Lane
2.4 dBm
Receiver Overload
2.4 dBm
Temperature Range
Standard 0°-70°C
Storage Temperature
-40° to 85°C
Relative Humidity
5 to 85%
Power Consumption (Max)
0.3 W
Power
+3.3V single power supply
Compliance
SFF-8432, CE, Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Compliant, RoHS, SFF-8431, SFF-8472, SFP28 MSA

Intel compatible E25GSFP28SR Datasheet

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Complete technical specifications and product details

Updated:Apr 7, 2026Format:PDF

Intel compatible E25GSFP28SR Description

EdgeOptic's E25GSFP28SR compatible is an Intel-coded version of the EdgeOptic 25G-SFP28-100 multi-vendor 25GBASE-SR SFP28 transceiver. The module ships with Intel-recognized EEPROM for validation against the Intel i40e and ice drivers' module-identification policy on the XXV710 and E810 NIC families. E25GSFP28SR is Intel's own part number for the 850 nm short-range SFP28 optic shipped with the XXV710-DA1 (single-port) and XXV710-DA2 (dual-port) 25 Gigabit Ethernet adapters.

Optical performance follows IEEE 802.3by Clause 112: 100 m on OM4 or OM5 multimode fiber, 70 m on OM3. Transmit power is −5 to +2.4 dBm, receive sensitivity −10.3 dBm, with a 5.3 dB link budget using host RS-FEC per IEEE 802.3by Clause 108. The module uses an 850 nm VCSEL transmitter, a PIN photodiode receiver, and an LC/UPC duplex connector. DOM telemetry is exposed per SFF-8472. Line rate spans 10.31 to 25.78 Gbps. The module is dual-rate and operates at 10GBASE-SR (IEEE 802.3ae) as well as 25GBASE-SR, matching the XXV710's supported port speeds. Power dissipation is 0.3 W maximum across the 0 to 70°C commercial case-temperature range.

The E25GSFP28SR is positioned as the SFP28 optic for Intel's 25G server NIC line rather than a datacenter switch port. Platform scope: Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710-DA1 (single-port), XXV710-DA2 (dual-port), and other XXV710 cards on the i40e driver. E810 800-Series adapters use the ice driver and natively support 25G; verify NVM firmware compatibility against Intel's Ethernet Adapter documentation for the specific E810 sub-SKU before deployment.

Intel's 700-Series and 800-Series NICs enforce module validation at the driver and firmware level. Intel's i40e driver documentation notes that some 700-Series adapters enforce module-origin restrictions; the specific behaviour depends on the NIC sub-SKU, firmware version and driver release. EdgeOptic's Intel-recognized EEPROM coding addresses the module-identification check on XXV710-DA1 and XXV710-DA2; for E810-based adapters, confirm driver and NVM firmware compatibility against the Intel NIC documentation for the specific adapter model. Intel's extended-temperature SFP28 part is E25GSFP28SRX, a separate ordering code at industrial temperature; this page covers the commercial-temperature E25GSFP28SR only.

DOM parameters (transmit power, receive power, case temperature, laser bias, and supply voltage) are accessible through standard SFP28 telemetry surfaces the Intel driver exposes on Linux and through the Intel NIC management path on Windows. The module is hot-swappable and RoHS compliant. Certifications: CE, RoHS, Class 1 FDA, IEC 60825-1.

Backed by 15+ years of EdgeOptic compatibility engineering across vendor optical platforms. Ships next business day from EU stock with a lifetime warranty. For NIC firmware and driver-version compatibility confirmation on a specific XXV710 or E810 adapter, multi-site E25GSFP28SR volume pricing on a server refresh, or procurement reconciliation against an HPC or server NIC deployment, contact our sales team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Intel XXV710 open-optic, and does EdgeOptic's E25GSFP28SR compatible work on every XXV710 sub-SKU?

The XXV710 is generally marketed as an open-optic NIC, and the i40e driver accepts third-party SFP28 modules on most XXV710-DA1 and XXV710-DA2 configurations. Intel's own i40e driver documentation notes, however, that some adapters based on the Ethernet Controller 700 Series only support Intel Ethernet Optics. The precise behaviour depends on NIC sub-SKU, NIC firmware version and driver release. EdgeOptic codes the E25GSFP28SR compatible with Intel-recognized EEPROM, which is the right mitigation at the module-identification layer. For production deployments across large XXV710 fleets, verify module behaviour against a representative adapter with the target driver and firmware build before fleet rollout.

Does the E25GSFP28SR compatible operate at 10G as well as 25G on the XXV710?

Yes. The module is dual-rate and supports both 25GBASE-SR (IEEE 802.3by) and 10GBASE-SR (IEEE 802.3ae). SFP28 port speed on the XXV710 is driver-managed rather than in-band auto-negotiated. The i40e driver supports both 10G and 25G operation on the same SFP28 port, and active port speed is selected at the driver configuration layer or through Intel NIC management tools to match the link partner's capability. That covers the common server-refresh path where a 25G server-side NIC is staged into an environment that still runs 10G top-of-rack.

Will the E25GSFP28SR compatible work on E810-based NICs with the ice driver?

The E25GSFP28SR is validated primarily against the XXV710 family on the i40e driver. E810 NICs use the ice driver and natively support 25G; module-identification behaviour on E810 depends on NIC sub-SKU, NVM firmware version and the ice driver release on the host. For E810 deployments, confirm module compatibility against Intel's Ethernet Adapter documentation and the NVM image revision for the specific E810 model before production rollout. Contact our sales team for deployment-specific validation if the adapter list includes E810-C or E810-XXV sub-SKUs.