StarTech.com Brocade 57-0000076-01 Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-LR

Upgrade your data center or enterprise network with the StarTech.com Brocade 57-0000076-01 Compatible SFP+ Module. This high-performance 10GbE transceiver is engineered to deliver reliable, long-reach connectivity over single-mode fiber, helping you maximize uptime and scale your network with confidence. Designed to align with Brocade environments and the industry-standard SFP+ form factor, this module offers a cost-effective replacement option that preserves performance, compatibility, and ease of maintenance. Whether you’re refreshing aging optics, stocking spare parts for mission-critical links, or deploying a new backbone for your enterprise, this 10GBASE-LR transceiver is built to meet demanding data-center requirements while maintaining seamless interoperability with your existing equipment.

• Broad compatibility and dependable performance: This StarTech.com compatible SFP+ module is crafted to integrate smoothly with Brocade networks and other 10GbE infrastructures. It provides a reliable upgrade path for organizations seeking a compatible, field-tested replacement that preserves throughput, link integrity, and performance consistency across active links and idle channels alike.
• Long-reach connectivity over single-mode fiber (SMF): Optimized for long-distance links, the 10GBASE-LR specification supports reach across campuses and data centers. With up to 10 kilometers of transmission distance on single-mode fiber, you can connect distant switches, routers, and SAN fabrics without the need for repeaters, ensuring low latency and stable performance across extended topologies.
• Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) for proactive health monitoring: Built-in DDM provides real-time visibility into critical operating parameters. Monitor laser temperature, optical power, supply voltage, and other essential metrics to help prevent link degradation, diagnose issues quickly, and reduce unexpected downtime—empowering you to maintain peak network health with confidence.
• Plug-and-play, hot-swappable design for rapid deployments: The SFP+ form factor supports easy field replacement and maintenance. Drop in the module, reseat the fiber connections, and resume operations with minimal disruption. This approach minimizes downtime during upgrades and simplifies spare-part management for busy data centers and enterprise networks.
• Cost-effective, standards-based solution with proven reliability: As a compatible StarTech.com/Brocade transceiver, this module delivers 10GbE performance without vendor-locked constraints. You gain a dependable, standards-based option that preserves current investments while ensuring interoperability with a broad range of 10G-ready devices and fiber ecosystems.

Technical Details of StarTech.com Brocade 57-0000076-01 Compatible SFP+ Module

• Data rate: 10.0 Gbps
• Form factor: SFP+
• Wavelength: 1310 nm
• Fiber type: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
• Distance (reach): Up to 10 km
• Transceiver type: 10GBASE-LR
• Diagnostics: Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) supported
• MSA compliance: SFP+ (Multi-Source Agreement) compliant
• Compatibility: Designed to replace standard 57-0000076-01 type modules for Brocade environments
• Security and reliability: Hot-swappable removal and installation to minimize downtime

How to install StarTech.com Brocade 57-0000076-01 Compatible SFP+ Module

Step 1: Power down the connected devices and disconnect power if required by your data-center procedures. Step 2: Remove the existing SFP+ module carefully from the port, ensuring no damage to the connector or surrounding components. Step 3: Align the new StarTech.com compatible SFP+ module with the slot and firmly insert it until it seats with a gentle click. Step 4: Reconnect any fiber optic cables to the LC connectors, ensuring clean, dust-free connections and proper orientation for transmitter and receiver ends. Step 5: Power up the devices and verify link status on the ports. Step 6: Use the built-in Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM) indicators to confirm normal operating parameters and verify that the link is up and stable. Step 7: Run a quick throughput test or loopback check to confirm 10GbE performance matches expectations and that the fiber path is correctly established. Step 8: Document the installation for asset management and future maintenance, including any OEM replacements and confirmation of link distance and performance metrics.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is this module compatible with Brocade devices?

  A: Yes. This SFP+ module is designed as a compatible replacement for Brocade environments, delivering 10GBASE-LR over SMF up to 10 kilometers, while maintaining interoperability with Brocade hardware and typical 10GbE network deployments.

• Q: What kind of fiber is required?

  A: This module is intended for Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with LC connectors, optimized for long-reach links common in data centers and enterprise backbones.

• Q: Does it support Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM)?

  A: Yes. DDM functionality provides real-time visibility into operating conditions such as temperature, voltage, bias current, and optical power, helping you monitor health and performance of the link.

• Q: Can I hot-swap this module?

  A: Yes. The SFP+ form factor supports hot-swapping, enabling maintenance and upgrades with minimal downtime when performed according to standard procedures.

• Q: What applications are best suited for this transceiver?

  A: This 10GBASE-LR module is ideal for long-range links in data centers, campus networks, and enterprise backbones where 10 gigabit Ethernet is required over single-mode fiber up to 10 km.