NETGEAR SFP-10GZR100-55-I Compatible 10G SFP+ ZR Transceiver Module
The SFP-10GZR100-55-I compatible module serves equipment requiring a 10G SFP+ interface with 1550nm optics and a 100km 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-10GZR100-55-IHT Part Number: SFP-10GZR100-55-I
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to NETGEAR SFP-10GZR100-55-I
- 10G connectivity at 11.3Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 1550nm
- Specified reach: 100km
- Duplex LC / SMF interface
- Operating temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
- Factory compatibility verification and optical performance testing before shipment
Specifications
| HT Part Number | SFP-10GZR100-55-I |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | SFP+ |
| Max. Data Rate | 11.3Gbps |
| Wavelength | 1550nm |
| Max. Transmission Distance | 100km |
| Connector | Duplex LC |
| Media | SMF |
| Transmitter Type | EML |
| Receiver Type | APD |
| TX Power | 1~5dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | <-25dBm |
| Power Budget | 26dB |
| Receiver Overload | -8dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | ≤1.6W |
| Extinction Ratio | >1.6dB |
| Core Size | 9/125µm |
| Modulation | NRZ |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| 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 11.3Gbps, wavelength 1550nm, rated reach 100km.
Applications and Optical Link Design
Use this module for equipment interconnection over the specified single-mode fiber plant, including enterprise backbone, campus, metro or data-center interconnect links according to its rated distance. Confirm that both ends use the same optical standard and wavelength plan, and allow for connector, splice and patch-panel loss within the stated power budget.
The industrial temperature rating makes this version appropriate for controlled outdoor cabinets, transport nodes and other installations exposed to wider ambient temperature variation. Adequate airflow, protected cable routing and host-platform temperature limits still apply.
Wavelength-selective links require the exact channel plan at both ends. Confirm that filters pass 1550nm, then include their insertion loss in the 100km power budget. A nearby channel is not a substitute for the specified wavelength.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is 1~5dBm; receiver sensitivity is <-25dBm; the stated optical power budget is 26dB. 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
Before packing, the module receives interface inspection, identification and link checks. Protective packaging avoids pressure on the connector and latch. Customer references, rack groups and project packing lists can be added for volume orders.
NETGEAR Compatibility and Factory Testing
Compatibility testing for SFP-10GZR100-55-I combines identification with a live link and available transmit, receive and alarm information. Connector condition is inspected separately. Equipment model, hardware revision and software release can be reviewed before dispatch where platform behavior is uncertain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original NETGEAR transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies SFP-10GZR100-55-I, not an original NETGEAR-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Duplex LC with SMF. The specified maximum reach is 100km, 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-10GZR100-55-I as the compatibility cross-reference and SFP-10GZR100-55-I 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.
