Generic SFP-25GESR-85 Compatible 25G SFP28 ESR Transceiver Module
The SFP-25GESR-85 compatible module serves equipment requiring a 25G SFP28 interface with 850nm optics and a 300m on OM3 / 400m on OM4 rating. Connection is through Duplex LC/UPC. 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-25GESR-85HT Part Number: SFP-25GESR-85
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Generic SFP-25GESR-85
- 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
| HT Part Number | SFP-25GESR-85 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| 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.
For this multimode module, confirm fiber grade, modal bandwidth and total loss before commissioning. The 300m on OM3 / 400m on OM4 figure applies only under suitable cabling conditions. Inspect every Duplex LC/UPC mating point and match the remote optical standard.
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. 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
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.
Generic Compatibility and Factory Testing
Factory verification starts with the expected SFP-25GESR-85 identity and finishes with an operating host link. EEPROM data, diagnostic visibility and the stated optical parameters are assessed together. Equipment model, hardware revision and software release can be reviewed before dispatch where platform behavior is uncertain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original equipment manufacturer transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible transceiver supplied under our own manufacturer identity, not an original equipment manufacturer 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
Quote HT part number SFP-25GESR-85 together with OEM reference SFP-25GESR-85 and quantity. Add the host model and software release when pre-order verification is required. 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.
