Fortinet SFP-10GSL-85 Compatible 10G SFP+ SL Transceiver Module
The SFP-10GSL-85 compatible module serves equipment requiring a 10G SFP+ interface with 850nm optics and a 100m on OM3 rating. Connection is through Duplex LC. 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: SFP-10GSL-85HT Part Number: SFP-10GSL-85
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Fortinet SFP-10GSL-85
- 10G connectivity at 10Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 850nm
- Specified reach: 100m on OM3
- Duplex LC / MMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Specifications
| HT Part Number | SFP-10GSL-85 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | SFP+ |
| Max. Data Rate | 10Gbps |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Max. Transmission Distance | 100m@OM3 |
| Connector | Duplex LC |
| Media | MMF |
| Transmitter Type | VCSEL |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -7.3~-1dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | <-11.1dBm |
| Power Budget | 3.8dB |
| Receiver Overload | -1dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | ≤1W |
| Extinction Ratio | >3dB |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Core Size | 50/125µm |
| Modulation | NRZ |
| Protocols | IEEE 802.3ae, SFF-8472, SFF-8431, SFF-8432, 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 850nm, rated reach 100m on OM3.
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 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 10G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a SFP+ housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
For this multimode module, confirm fiber grade, modal bandwidth and total loss before commissioning. The 100m on OM3 figure applies only under suitable cabling conditions. Inspect every Duplex LC mating point and match the remote optical standard.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -7.3~-1dBm; receiver sensitivity is <-11.1dBm; the stated optical power budget is 3.8dB. Digital diagnostics make later maintenance easier when baseline values are captured at installation. Save the initial readings with the port and OEM reference, then investigate meaningful changes rather than reacting to a single transient value. Diagnostic support depends on the host as well as the module, so unavailable fields should be confirmed with the platform documentation. 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
Each SFP-10GSL-85 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.
Fortinet Compatibility and Factory Testing
The module is checked for host recognition as SFP-10GSL-85, 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 Fortinet transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies SFP-10GSL-85, not an original Fortinet-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Duplex LC with MMF. The specified maximum reach is 100m on OM3, 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 SFP-10GSL-85 as the compatibility cross-reference and SFP-10GSL-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.
