StarTech.com Brocade 10G-SFPP-LRM Compatible SFP+ Module – 10GBASE-LRM MMF Transceiver

Experience enterprise-grade fiber connectivity with the StarTech.com Brocade 10G-SFPP-LRM Compatible SFP+ Module. Built for reliability and scalability, this 10GBASE-LRM MMF transceiver delivers consistent performance across data centers, server rooms, and campus networks. Designed to integrate smoothly with Brocade 10G-SFPP-LRM devices and a wide range of SFP+ platforms, it offers a plug-and-play upgrade path for uplinks, storage networks, and high-performance applications. With Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) support, you gain real-time visibility into link health, enabling proactive maintenance and minimized downtime. Whether you’re refreshing edge connections or expanding mid-range fiber links, this module provides a versatile, cost-effective solution that aligns with modern 10GbE infrastructure.

• Blazing-fast 10GBASE-LRM performance: Delivers 10 Gbps of raw bandwidth for high-throughput uplinks, virtualization workloads, and rapid data transfer. The 1310 nm optics are optimized for stable long-reach multimode fiber, delivering dependable performance in busy data-center environments.
• Broad compatibility with Brocade and SFP+ ecosystems: Specifically engineered to pair with StarTech.com’s Brocade 10G-SFPP-LRM family, ensuring seamless integration in mixed-vendor deployments and reducing compatibility concerns during upgrades or migrations. It works across standard SFP+ slots on switches, servers, and media converters.
• Long-distance MMF reach up to 200 meters: Suited for mid-range campus backbones and data-center uplinks, enabling flexible network designs without costly fiber rewiring. This module maintains solid optical performance over multimode fiber up to 200 meters, supporting expanding networks with confidence.
• DDM support for proactive management: Digital Diagnostic Monitoring provides real-time visibility into critical parameters such as optical power, transmitter/receiver temperature, and bias current. This empowers administrators to detect degradation early, schedule preventive maintenance, and optimize network performance.
• Easy installation with standard LC connectors: Designed for quick plug-and-play in compatible SFP+ slots, featuring a standard LC duplex fiber connector. Hot-swap installation minimizes downtime and keeps equipment in service while you upgrade uplinks and server connections.

Technical Details of StarTech.com Brocade 10G-SFPP-LRM Compatible SFP+ Module

• Form factor: SFP+ transceiver module
• Data rate: 10 Gbps
• Wavelength: 1310 nm
• Fiber type: Multimode fiber (MMF)
• Distance: Up to 200 meters on MMF
• Diagnostics: Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM)
• Connector: LC duplex
• Standards: 10GBASE-LRM, Brocade 10G-SFPP-LRM compatible

How to install StarTech.com Brocade 10G-SFPP-LRM Compatible SFP+ Module

Follow these steps to install the transceiver with minimal downtime and optimum results:

• Power down the network device (switch, router, or server NIC) and unplug power where appropriate.
• Remove any existing SFP+ module from the slot if upgrading, releasing the latch carefully to avoid damage.
• Align the StarTech.com SFP+ module with the slot and insert until it seats firmly and the latch engages with a click.
• Connect a matching LC duplex multimode fiber cable to the module’s LC connector, ensuring correct TX/RX orientation and routing the cable to the corresponding device.
• Power up the device and verify link status via LEDs and management software. Confirm 10GbE link speed and monitor with DDM-enabled diagnostics for ongoing performance checks.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What networks is this module designed for? A: It’s designed for 10GBASE-LRM networks and is compatible with Brocade 10G-SFPP-LRM configurations as well as other SFP+ environments, making it suitable for data centers, campuses, and enterprise networks that rely on multimode fiber.
• Q: How far can this transceiver reach? A: Up to 200 meters on multimode fiber, depending on fiber grade and installation conditions.
• Q: Does it support Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM)? A: Yes, this module includes DDM for real-time health monitoring and diagnostic insights.
• Q: What connectors are used? A: The module uses a standard LC duplex fiber connector compatible with MMF cables and LC patch cords.
• Q: Is installation complex? A: No—it's designed for hot-swap installation in SFP+ slots. With standard LC MMF cables, proper handling, and compatible devices, installation is quick and straightforward.
• Q: Can this module be used with third-party carriers? A: Yes, as long as the device supports SFP+ 10GbE and is compatible with 10GBASE-LRM, this module can be used across compatible vendors and platforms.