Palo Alto Networks PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR Compatible 25GBASE-SR SFP28 for PA-Series NGFW
Palo Alto Networks compatible PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR - Key Features
- Compatibility: Palo Alto Networks
- 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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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 |
Palo Alto Networks compatible PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR Datasheet
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Palo Alto Networks compatible PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR Description
EdgeOptic's PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR compatible is a Palo Alto Networks-coded version of the EdgeOptic 25G-SFP28-100 multi-vendor 25GBASE-SR SFP28 transceiver, a direct replacement for the Palo Alto Networks PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR. The module ships with PAN-recognized EEPROM, so PA-Series NGFW chassis identify it under standard transceiver identification. PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR follows the IEEE-style naming convention: the 25GBASE-SR suffix corresponds to the IEEE 802.3by Clause 112 designation for the 850 nm short-range MMF variant.
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 on the EdgeOptic compatible, covering both 10GBASE-SR and 25GBASE-SR host rates. Power dissipation is 0.3 W maximum across the 0 to 70°C commercial case-temperature range.
PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR is positioned against the 25G SFP28 expansion slots on Palo Alto Networks NGFW chassis. Palo Alto Networks does not publish a public hardware compatibility tool comparable to Cisco's TMG or Juniper's HCT, so the definitive reference is the Palo Alto Networks Key Specifications for Interfaces and Transceivers datasheet, which PAN refreshes alongside PAN-OS releases. Confirm against the datasheet revision that matches the PAN-OS version deployed on the chassis.
Palo Alto Networks does not officially support third-party transceivers, and under the PAN support policy, if a fault is traced to a third-party component, TAC support and warranty coverage may be withheld at PAN discretion. EdgeOptic's PAN-recognized EEPROM coding is the mitigation at the hardware-identification layer: the module presents to PA-Series chassis under standard transceiver identification. Procurement-grade sign-off for production NGFW deployments should still be validated against the customer's active PAN support contract.
DOM parameters (transmit power, receive power, case temperature, laser bias, and supply voltage) are exposed through the standard SFP28-port telemetry surfaces PAN-OS provides for the chassis port. Electrical and management interfaces follow SFP28 MSA per SFF-8402, SFF-8431 and SFF-8432; the DDM surface follows SFF-8472. 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 PAN-OS-specific compatibility confirmation on a specific PA-Series firewall image, multi-site PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR volume pricing, or procurement-contract reconciliation against a PA-Series NGFW deployment, contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which PA-Series NGFW platforms accept the PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR on their 25G SFP28 slots?
PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR is positioned against Palo Alto Networks NGFW chassis families with 25G SFP28 expansion slots, including the PA-Series data-center-grade and mid-range firewall lines. Palo Alto Networks does not publish a public hardware compatibility tool the way Cisco and Juniper do, so the definitive reference is the PAN Key Specifications for Interfaces and Transceivers datasheet, which Palo Alto Networks refreshes alongside PAN-OS releases. Confirm against the datasheet revision that matches the PAN-OS version on the chassis before commissioning.
How does EdgeOptic's PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR compatible present to PA-Series firewalls?
EdgeOptic codes the PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR compatible with PAN-recognized EEPROM, so PA-Series chassis read the module under standard transceiver identification. Palo Alto Networks' position on third-party transceivers is that support and warranty may be withheld if a fault is traced to a third-party component. The EEPROM coding addresses the hardware identification layer but does not override that policy. Procurement-grade sign-off for production PAN-OS deployments should be validated against the customer's active PAN support contract.
What is the difference between PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR and PAN-25G-SFP28-SR?
Both are Palo Alto Networks catalog SKU strings for 25GBASE-SR SFP28 optics: same optical class, different naming conventions in the PAN catalog. PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR uses the IEEE-style designation suffix (25GBASE-SR), while PAN-25G-SFP28-SR uses the compact form-factor-first form. EdgeOptic supplies a dedicated compatible for each SKU string with the matching EEPROM identity. Confirm the exact part number on the PA-Series firewall BOM before ordering, since the two SKU strings can be cross-listed against the same chassis depending on PAN-OS release and support-contract revision.