Juniper Networks JNP-SFP-25G-SR Compatible 25G SFP28 ESR Transceiver Module
Built for hosts recognizing JNP-SFP-25G-SR, this HT-manufactured SFP28 module delivers 25G transmission at 850nm. Its rated reach is 300m on OM3 / 400m on OM4, with Duplex LC/UPC as the physical interface. The specifications and engineering guidance below support field technicians install, maintain and identify the exact compatible module, while keeping HT manufacture separate from the OEM cross-reference.
OEM Part Number: JNP-SFP-25G-SRHT Part Number: SFP-25GESR-85
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Juniper Networks JNP-SFP-25G-SR
- 25G connectivity at 25Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 850nm
- Specified reach: 300m on OM3 / 400m on OM4
- Duplex LC/UPC / MMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Specifications
| Juniper Compatible | JNP-SFP-25G-SR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| HT Part Number | SFP-25GESR-85 |
| Form Factor | SFP28 |
| Max. Data Rate | 25Gbps |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Max. Cable Distance | 300m@OM3/400m@OM4 |
| Connector | Duplex LC/UPC |
| Media | MMF |
| Transmitter Type | VCSEL |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -6.4~2.4dBm |
| Minimum Receiver Power | -10.3dBm |
| Power Budget | 3.9dB |
| Receiver Overload | 2.4dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | ≤1W |
| Extinction Ratio | 2dB |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| CDR (Clock and Data Recovery) | TX & RX Built-in CDR |
| Inbuilt FEC | Yes |
| Core Size | 50/125 µm |
| Packaging Technology | COB Packaging |
| Protocols | SFP28 MSA, SFF-8472, SFF-8024, SFF-8431, SFF-8432 |
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 25Gbps, wavelength 850nm, rated reach 300m on OM3 / 400m on OM4.
Applications and Optical Link Design
Typical deployments include switch-to-switch, switch-to-server and aggregation links inside a data hall or between adjacent equipment rooms. The Duplex LC/UPC interface connects to the specified multimode cabling, and the stated reach depends on fiber grade and link loss. Keep this interface on the matching multimode optical standard rather than connecting it directly to a single-mode wavelength or reach variant.
Before deployment, check the host port type, supported data rate and firmware requirements. The 25G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a SFP28 housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
The multimode channel should use the fiber grade associated with the stated 300m on OM3 / 400m on OM4 reach. Keep the Duplex LC/UPC end faces clean and avoid tight bends. Different multimode standards are not interchangeable merely because they share a connector.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -6.4~2.4dBm; the stated optical power budget is 3.9dB. 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. Diagnostic monitoring is listed as Supported. 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
Quality control covers the optical or electrical interface, host identification and operating link. The verified unit is then individually protected and cartoned. Customer references, rack groups and project packing lists can be added for volume orders.
Juniper Networks Compatibility and Factory Testing
The module is checked for host recognition as JNP-SFP-25G-SR, 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 Juniper Networks transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies JNP-SFP-25G-SR, not an original Juniper Networks-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Duplex LC/UPC with MMF. The specified maximum reach is 300m on OM3 / 400m on OM4, 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 JNP-SFP-25G-SR as the compatibility cross-reference and SFP-25GESR-85 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.
