Extreme Networks 1000BASE-ZX SFP – Industrial Temp, 70km SMF LC

The Extreme Networks 1000BASE-ZX SFP is a high-performance, hot-swappable transceiver designed for long-haul fiber connectivity in demanding environments. Built for reliability and scalability, this 1000Base-ZX SFP operates over single-mode fiber up to 70 kilometers, delivering a consistent 1 Gbps data transfer rate with an LC duplex connector. Engineered for industrial temperatures, it’s the ideal solution for rugged data centers, industrial facilities, campus backbones, and remote locations that require dependable, high-speed fiber links. This compact mini-GBIC form factor integrates seamlessly into standard SFP slots, enabling easy upgrades and flexible network architectures without unnecessary downtime or reconfiguration.

• Long-haul 1000BASE-ZX capability: Delivers 1 Gbps data rate over single-mode fiber up to 70 km, enabling remote links, centralized data replication, and scalable WAN backbones. This makes it suitable for linking distant buildings, data centers, or segmented networks with minimal latency and robust performance.
• SMF with LC duplex connector: Utilizing single-mode fiber and a standard LC duplex interface, it ensures broad compatibility with modern fiber infrastructures and straightforward patching, splicing, or field-installation workflows across enterprise and industrial deployments.
• Industrial temperature range: Built to withstand harsh environments with an industrial-grade operating window. Its rugged design supports reliable performance in manufacturing floors, outdoor enclosures, data centers with elevated ambient temps, and other challenging settings where environmental stress is a factor.
• Hot-swappable SFP (mini-GBIC): Designed for minimal downtime, this module can be inserted or removed while the host equipment is online in many configurations, enabling straightforward maintenance, capacity upgrades, and rapid fault isolation without a complete system reboot.
• Versatile compatibility and future-proofing: Compatible with a wide range of switches and routers that support 1000BASE-ZX SFP operation, delivering long-haul fiber capability while preserving existing network investments and enabling scalable, future-ready architectures.

Technical Details of Extreme Networks 1000BASE-ZX SFP

• Technology: 1000BASE-ZX
• Media: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
• Distance: Up to 70 km
• Connector: LC duplex
• Data rate: 1 Gbps
• Form factor: SFP (mini-GBIC)
• Operating temperature: Industrial range (-40°C to 85°C)
• Mounting: Standard SFP slot compatibility for seamless integration

How to install Extreme Networks 1000BASE-ZX SFP

Prepare the system by powering down or following your equipment’s hot-swapping guidelines. Insert the SFP module into an available SFP slot until it seats with a click. Verify that the receiving port and the transmitter port are properly aligned, then connect a single-mode fiber patch cable with LC connectors to the module’s LC duplex interface, ensuring correct polarity and secure engagement. Once connected, re-power the device (if required) and monitor link status through the device’s management console or interface. Validate the link by checking optical light levels and performing a basic throughput test to confirm the expected 1 Gbps performance over the 70 km link. If supported, enable Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM) to observe real-time operating parameters such as temperature, supply voltages, bias current, and optical transceiver measurements for proactive maintenance.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is 1000BASE-ZX and where is it typically used? A: 1000BASE-ZX is a long-haul gigabit Ethernet fiber standard designed for WAN backbones and remote links. It enables 1 Gbps data transfers over single-mode fiber across substantial distances, commonly used to interconnect data centers, campuses, and industrial facilities.
• Q: How far can the 1000BASE-ZX SFP transmit? A: Up to 70 kilometers over single-mode fiber, depending on fiber quality, connectors, and network equipment, making it suitable for very long-haul links without repeaters.
• Q: What connector type does this SFP use? A: It uses a standard LC duplex connector, which is common in modern fiber deployments and easy to integrate with existing patch panels and fiber runs.
• Q: What is meant by “Industrial Temp” for this module? A: The industrial temperature rating indicates the module is designed to operate reliably in harsher environments typical of industrial settings, with an extended temperature range such as -40°C to 85°C.
• Q: Is this module hot-swappable? A: Yes. SFP modules like this are designed to be hot-swappable in many switches and routers, allowing maintenance and upgrades with minimal downtime; always follow your equipment's hot-swap guidelines.