Netgear SFP2.5G-SX-85 Compatible 2.5G SFP SX Transceiver Module
Built for hosts recognizing SFP2.5G-SX-85, this HT-manufactured SFP module delivers 2.5G transmission at 850nm. Its rated reach is 300m, with Duplex LC 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: SFP2.5G-SX-85HT Part Number: SFP2.5G-SX-85
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Netgear SFP2.5G-SX-85
- 2.5G connectivity at 2.5Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 850nm
- Specified reach: 300m
- Duplex LC / MMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: -10 to 70°C (14 to 158°F)
Specifications
| HT Part Number | SFP2.5G-SX-85 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | SFP |
| Max Data Rate | 2.5Gbps |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Max Cable Distance | 300m |
| Connector | Duplex LC |
| Media | MMF |
| Transmitter Type | VCSEL |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -10~-3dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | < -18dBm |
| Power Budget | 9dB |
| Receiver Overload | -3dBm |
| Power Consumption | 1W |
| Extinction Ratio | ＞8.2dB |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Inbuilt FEC | No |
| Commercial Temperature Range | -10 to 70°C (14 to 158°F) |
| Protocols | SFP MSA(INF-8074i), GR-253-CORE, ITU-T G.957, FC-PI v2.0, SFF-8472 v9.5 |
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 2.5Gbps, wavelength 850nm, rated reach 300m.
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 2.5G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a SFP housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
The multimode channel should use the fiber grade associated with the stated 300m reach. Keep the Duplex LC 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 -10~-3dBm; receiver sensitivity is < -18dBm; the stated optical power budget is 9dB. During commissioning, record the host diagnostic readings after the link has stabilized and compare them with those limits. DOM values are useful operational indicators, but they do not replace calibrated optical measurements when a link is marginal. Investigate unexpected loss through connector inspection, cleaning and a channel measurement before replacing the module. 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.
Netgear Compatibility and Factory Testing
Factory verification starts with the expected SFP2.5G-SX-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 Netgear transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies SFP2.5G-SX-85, not an original Netgear-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Duplex LC with MMF. The specified maximum reach is 300m, 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
When ordering, specify SFP2.5G-SX-85, SFP2.5G-SX-85, quantity and intended host platform. Project labels can repeat these details for receiving and asset records. 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.
