Broadcom SFP-25GMLR-31 Compatible 25G SFP28 LR Transceiver Module
This Broadcom SFP-25GMLR-31 compatible transceiver provides 25G connectivity in a hot-swappable SFP28 package. Its optical design operates at 1310nm for up to 10km, using Duplex LC. Complete parameters and related OEM references help field technicians install, maintain and identify the exact compatible module.
OEM Part Number: SFP-25GMLR-31HT Part Number: SFP-25GMLR-31
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Broadcom SFP-25GMLR-31
- 25G connectivity at 25.78Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 1310nm
- Specified reach: 10km
- Duplex LC / SMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C
Specifications
| HT Part Number | SFP-25GMLR-31 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | SFP28 |
| Max Data Rate | 25.78Gbps |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Max Cable Distance | 10km |
| Connector | Duplex LC |
| Media | SMF |
| Transmitter Type | DFB |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -7~2.5dBm |
| Minimum Receiver Power | ＜-12dBm |
| Power Budget | 5dB |
| Receiver Overload | 2.5dBm |
| Power Consumption | ≤1.5W |
| Extinction Ratio | ＞3dB |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C |
| Protocols | SFP28 MSA, SFF-8472, SFF-8431, SFF-8432, CEI-28G-VSR, SFF-8024 |
| Core Size | G.652 |
| Packaging Technology | BOX Packaging |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
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 25.78Gbps, wavelength 1310nm, rated reach 10km.
Applications and Optical Link Design
This coherent interface is suited to data-center interconnect, metro transport and managed DWDM links where the host platform supports the stated modulation and FEC modes. Design the optical line around the actual launch power, receiver range, OSNR requirement and span loss; the stated reach is not a substitute for a link-budget calculation. Use matching coherent modules and the appropriate DWDM channel plan at both ends.
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.
Coherent deployment requires a line-system review, not merely a matching connector. Confirm the DWDM channel, launch-power range, receiver limits, OSNR and FEC mode at both ends. Span loss and amplifier operation must remain inside the supported envelope, and stated reach should be validated against the actual route.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -7~2.5dBm; the stated optical power budget is 5dB. 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.
Broadcom Compatibility and Factory Testing
The module is checked for host recognition as SFP-25GMLR-31, 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 Broadcom transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies SFP-25GMLR-31, not an original Broadcom-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Duplex LC with SMF. The specified maximum reach is 10km, 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-25GMLR-31 as the compatibility cross-reference and SFP-25GMLR-31 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.
