10GBASE-T Copper RJ45 80m SFP+ Transceiver: 10G-SFP-T-80

Our EDGEOPTIC 10G-SFP-T-80 is a multi-vendor compatible 10GBASE-T SFP+ copper module engineered for extended-reach 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications over structured copper cabling infrastructure. The 10G-SFP-T-80 module supports 10GBASE-T Ethernet standard with enhanced signal processing capabilities, providing data rates up to 10 Gbps over extended copper distances. Our 10GBASE-T Extended Reach SFP+ transceiver utilizes advanced copper PHY technology with enhanced equalization and signal processing circuits to enable reliable high-speed transmission over twisted-pair cabling at distances beyond standard specifications. The transceiver can reach distances up to 80 meters over Cat6a or Cat7 copper cabling under optimal conditions, significantly exceeding the standard 10GBASE-T specification. Performance varies based on cable quality, installation practices, electromagnetic interference levels, and environmental factors. However, distance is just an indicative parameter calculated for comfort of identification – eventually we calculate distance taking into account cable specifications and environmental factors in the deployment.

10G-SFP-T-80 compatible 10GBASE-T module is a hot-pluggable SFP+ transceiver with standard RJ45 connector as the electrical interface. The module conforms to SFF-8431 MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) specifications, ensuring compatibility with standard SFP+ host systems supporting multiple vendor equipment platforms. Our 10GBASE-T Extended Reach SFP+ transceiver can be encoded to be compatible and successfully operate in different 80+ brands of network equipment. The module incorporates DDM/DOM (Digital Diagnostic Monitoring) functionality providing real-time information including module temperature, supply voltage, and operational status parameters. This diagnostic data is available via MSA-compatible EEPROM interface and enables monitoring of transceiver operational parameters. The module operates within a 0 to 70°C temperature range, with appropriate thermal considerations for sustained operation in controlled server room environments. Note that 10GBASE-T modules typically have higher power consumption compared to optical SFP+ transceivers due to the complexity of copper signal processing, with extended-reach variants potentially requiring additional power for enhanced signal processing.

Standards compliance includes IEEE 802.3an for 10GBASE-T Ethernet with extended-reach capabilities. The transceiver achieves multi-vendor interoperability through adherence to industry MSA standards, though equipment with vendor-specific module validation may require custom EEPROM programming for compatibility. Our 10GBASE-T Extended Reach SFP+ transceiver is CE/RoHS certified, and it is compliant with product safety standards.

Typical applications are data center deployments with extended top-of-rack to server distances, enterprise network infrastructure requiring flexibility in equipment placement, storage area network connections exceeding standard copper distance limitations, and campus network environments where structured cabling distances necessitate extended copper reach without fiber infrastructure investment. The extended distance capability eliminates the need for fiber conversion in scenarios where copper infrastructure exists but exceeds standard 10GBASE-T distance specifications, providing cost-effective solutions for infrastructure constrained by physical layout requirements. Because our focus is providing top quality service, we are performing serious quality checks before delivery of our products. As a result, we do electrical parameter measurements and SFP+ transceiver EEPROM memory data validation tests.