Dell (DE) GP-XFP-10GBX-U-40 Compatible 10G XFP BX Transceiver Module
The GP-XFP-10GBX-U-40 compatible module serves equipment requiring a 10G XFP interface with 1270nm-TX/1330nm-RX optics and a 40km rating. Connection is through LC simplex. Product data, application guidance and factory verification are presented together to support field technicians install, maintain and identify the exact compatible module.
OEM Part Number: GP-XFP-10GBX-U-40HT Part Number: XFP-10G23-BX40
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Dell (DE) GP-XFP-10GBX-U-40
- 10G connectivity at 10Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 1270nm-TX/1330nm-RX
- Specified reach: 40km
- LC simplex / SMF interface
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
- Factory compatibility verification and optical performance testing before shipment
Specifications
| Dell (DE) Compatible | GP-XFP-10GBX-U-40 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| HT Part Number | XFP-10G23-BX40 |
| Form Factor | XFP |
| Max. Data Rate | 10Gbps |
| Wavelength | 1270nm-TX/1330nm-RX |
| Max. Transmission Distance | 40km |
| Connector | LC simplex |
| Transmitter Type | DFB BiDi |
| Media | SMF |
| DOM Support | YES |
| TX Power | 1~5dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | < -15dBm |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Protocols | SFP+ MSA Compliant, CPRI, eCPRI |
Field Installation and Maintenance
Inspect the connector and patch lead before installation, then support the fiber without pulling on the module housing. Release the latch properly during maintenance and keep dust protection on unused interfaces. If a module is removed for later use, retain its part-number label and record its original port. For this model, the principal parameters are data rate 10Gbps, wavelength 1270nm-TX/1330nm-RX, rated reach 40km.
Applications and Optical Link Design
This BiDi interface is useful where only one fiber strand is available between two sites or racks. It must be paired with the complementary wavelength direction: one end transmits on the wavelength that the other end receives. Verify the paired part number, connector polish and fiber plant before installation, and measure link loss against the specified optical budget.
Before deployment, check the host port type, supported data rate and firmware requirements. The 10G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a XFP housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
BiDi operation saves a fiber strand but makes wavelength orientation critical. Record the part installed at each end and check its paired receive wavelength. The 40km rating still depends on total channel loss, including connectors and splices.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is 1~5dBm; receiver sensitivity is < -15dBm. A sound acceptance record includes link state, diagnostic temperature, supply voltage and transmit or receive levels where the host exposes them. Compare the readings with the stated ranges rather than treating any received light as proof of adequate margin. Persistent alarms or borderline values should trigger an end-face and complete-channel inspection. Before every insertion, keep dust caps in place until the patch lead is ready, avoid touching the optical end face and use an appropriate inspection and cleaning procedure. Do not look into an active optical interface.
Quality Assurance and Packaging
Each GP-XFP-10GBX-U-40 compatible module is inspected, powered up and functionally checked before protective packing. Dust caps and individual trays shield the interface during transport. Customer references, rack groups and project packing lists can be added for volume orders.
Dell (DE) Compatibility and Factory Testing
The module is checked for host recognition as GP-XFP-10GBX-U-40, link establishment and diagnostic reporting. Physical cage fit alone is not treated as evidence of compatibility. Equipment model, hardware revision and software release can be reviewed before dispatch where platform behavior is uncertain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original Dell (DE) transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies GP-XFP-10GBX-U-40, not an original Dell (DE)-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use LC simplex with SMF. The specified maximum reach is 40km, subject to fiber quality and total link loss.
Can it be mixed with another wavelength or reach version?
Only when the two ends share the same optical standard, wavelength plan and supported data rate. Check the exact part numbers and link budget rather than relying only on the module form factor.
Ordering Information
Use GP-XFP-10GBX-U-40 as the compatibility cross-reference and XFP-10G23-BX40 as the HT ordering identity. Keep other reaches or wavelength directions on separate order lines. Neutral labels, customer packaging and project-specific compatibility review are available on request.
Shipping and Lead Time
Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, with production lead times confirmed for larger quantities. International courier, air freight and sea freight are available; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are accepted.
