SFP10G-T Zyxel Compatible 10GBASE-T SFP+ Copper Transceiver for XGS and XS Series
Zyxel compatible SFP10G-T - Key Features
- Compatibility: Zyxel
- Media Type: Twisted Pair CAT 6A/7 cable
- Fiber Count: CAT 5/5/7
- Connector: RJ45
- Maximum Distance: 30 m
- Supported Data Rate: 1 Gbps - 10 Gbps
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-65°C
Zyxel SFP10G-T Price
SKU:10G-SFP-T-MS
In Stock - Ships Next Business DayZyxel compatible SFP10G-T Specifications
Form Factor | SFP+ |
Media Type | Twisted Pair CAT 6A/7 cable |
Fiber Count | CAT 5/5/7 |
Connector | RJ45 |
Maximum Distance | 30 m |
Supported Data Rate | 1 Gbps - 10 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet copper), 10GBase-T (10 Gigabit Ethernet copper), 2.5GBase-T, 5GBase-T |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-65°C |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | CE,IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.3an,IEEE 802.3bz NBASE-T and MGBASE-T,INF-8074i,RoHS,SFP MSA |
Zyxel compatible SFP10G-T Datasheet
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Zyxel compatible SFP10G-T Description
EdgeOptic's Zyxel SFP10G-T compatible is a Zyxel-coded 10GBASE-T copper SFP+ transceiver for Zyxel SMB managed switches with 10G SFP+ ports. EdgeOptic programs the module EEPROM to match the Zyxel SFP10G-T vendor profile so the transceiver enumerates identically to the OEM module on Zyxel platforms that reference this ordering code in their SFP compatibility list.
Confirmed platform context covers Zyxel's XGS-series and XS-series SMB managed switches: XS1930-10 (10-port 10G aggregation), XGS2210 series (Layer 2+ 10G uplink), XGS4600 series (Layer 3 with 10G SFP+ cages), and XGS1930 series (Nebula-capable with 4x SFP+ uplinks). On XGS1930 platforms enrolled in Nebula cloud management, the SFP10G-T appears in the Nebula port inventory without module-specific firmware configuration. Zyxel's XGS1210-12 V2 is passively cooled, and Zyxel's own product guidance advises against using SFP10G-T copper modules in that fanless switch unless ambient temperature stays below 25 °C with adequate ventilation. The XGS1250-12 also has passive cooling; community reports indicate similar heat concerns, though Zyxel has not published a formal advisory for that model.
The thermal profile follows from the 10GBASE-T chipset class, not from vendor-specific implementation. Every 10GBASE-T copper SFP+ — OEM or compatible, any brand — generates similar heat, and the fanless-switch advisory applies identically regardless of module source. EdgeOptic's compatible does not claim a lower thermal footprint than the OEM Zyxel part. Zyxel community discussions have also documented interoperability failures with third-party Cisco-coded copper modules on XS1930-10; that class of failure is an EEPROM vendor-ID mismatch, not a 10GBASE-T protocol issue, and does not apply to an EdgeOptic module that carries the Zyxel vendor profile rather than a Cisco one.
The transceiver operates per IEEE 802.3an for 10GBASE-T and IEEE 802.3bz for 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T, with 1000BASE-T multi-rate fallback. Reach is 30 m at 10G on Cat6a or Cat7. Electrical and management interfaces follow SFF-8431 and SFF-8432. Operating temperature covers 0 to 65 °C commercial grade with CE and RoHS certification. DOM telemetry on this copper module is scoped to case temperature, supply voltage, and link status. Transmit optical power, receive optical power, and laser bias current do not exist on a copper transceiver and are not reported through Zyxel switch CLI or Nebula dashboard output.
For volume pricing, verification against a specific XGS or XS model, or guidance on Nebula-managed deployments, contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zyxel warns that copper SFP10G-T modules overheat in fanless XGS switches. Does the EdgeOptic compatible generate less heat than the OEM?
No. Thermal output on a 10GBASE-T copper SFP+ is set by the chipset class, not by vendor-specific implementation, so an EdgeOptic compatible runs at the same thermal profile as the OEM Zyxel SFP10G-T. Zyxel's guidance on fanless models (XGS1250-12, XGS1210-12 V2) applies identically to the compatible. For reliable operation in passively cooled switches, follow Zyxel's advisory: ambient below 25 °C with adequate airflow, or select a switch with active cooling.
Will the SFP10G-T appear in Nebula cloud dashboard on XGS1930 switches without extra configuration?
Yes. XGS1930 SFP+ uplink ports enrol in Nebula cloud management along with the rest of the switch, and the SFP10G-T transceiver shows up in the Nebula port inventory on the standard path used for any Zyxel-coded module. No SFP10G-T-specific Nebula firmware configuration is required. For switches where the SFP+ ports are not visible in Nebula, check the switch firmware revision against Zyxel's Nebula compatibility matrix, since that scenario is a switch-firmware issue rather than a transceiver issue.
A third-party Cisco-coded copper SFP+ failed IOP on XS1930-10. Will the EdgeOptic SFP10G-T compatible have the same issue?
No. The XS1930-10 IOP failure discussed in the Zyxel community forum involved a module coded with a Cisco vendor ID, which is an EEPROM vendor-ID mismatch against the Zyxel-expected signature, not a 10GBASE-T protocol compatibility issue. EdgeOptic's SFP10G-T compatible carries the Zyxel vendor profile specifically, so the EEPROM vendor-ID presented to the switch matches the signature XS1930-10 expects from an SFP10G-T part.