Palo Alto Networks PAN-T-S28-25GBASE-SR Compatible 25GBASE-SR SFP28 for PA-Series NGFW

EdgeOptic's PAN-T-S28-25GBASE-SR compatible is a Palo Alto Networks-coded version of the EdgeOptic 25G-SFP28-100 multi-vendor SFP28 25GBASE-SR transceiver. PAN-T-S28-25GBASE-SR is Palo Alto Networks' TAA-compliant ordering code for the SFP28 25GBASE-SR transceiver. The T-prefix identifies the variant ordered through TAA-eligible procurement channels for US federal and SLED contracts. The optical class, line rate, reach, and electrical interface are the same as the standard PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR ordering code; the difference is the TAA-attribute on the OEM SKU itself.

The module operates at 25GBASE-SR per IEEE 802.3by Clause 112 with host RS-FEC per Clause 108 when the PA-Series chassis port has FEC enabled, and at 10GBASE-SR per IEEE 802.3ae with no host FEC required. Line rate spans 10.3125 Gbps at 10GBASE-SR and 25.78125 Gbps at 25GBASE-SR, within the SFP28 SerDes operating range defined by SFP28 MSA SFF-8402.

Optical path is 850 nm VCSEL transmitter, PIN photodiode receiver, TX optical power −5 to +2.4 dBm, RX sensitivity better than −10.3 dBm, 5.3 dB link budget, LC/UPC duplex connector. Reach is 100 m on OM4 and 70 m on OM3. Digital diagnostics are SFF-8472 Rev 12.2 compliant. Power dissipation is 0.3 W, the module is hot-swappable, and the operating temperature range is 0 to 70°C commercial.

PAN-T-S28-25GBASE-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 codes the PAN-T-S28-25GBASE-SR compatible with PAN-recognized EEPROM so PA-Series chassis identify the module under standard transceiver identification, but the EEPROM coding addresses the hardware-identification layer and does not override that policy. Procurement-grade sign-off for production NGFW deployments should be validated against the customer's active PAN support contract. EdgeOptic's compatible is not separately TAA-certified hardware; the TAA attribute belongs to the original Palo Alto Networks SKU. Verify TAA procurement requirements directly with EdgeOptic's sales team before specifying for federal or SLED contracts.

Backed by 15+ years of EdgeOptic compatibility engineering across vendor optical platforms. Ships next business day from EU stock with a lifetime warranty. For the standard non-TAA ordering code see the PAN-SFP28-25GBASE-SR compatible page. For TAA procurement confirmation, PAN-OS-specific compatibility on a specific PA-Series firewall image, or multi-site PAN-T-S28-25GBASE-SR volume pricing, contact our sales team.