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How fast is SFP?
Knowledge Base + 2024.01.05

The speed of an SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver is determined by the specific type and standard of the SFP module in use. SFP modules support a range of data rates, and the most common ones include: 

  1. 1 Gbps (Gigabit per second):

    • SFP modules supporting 1 Gbps are common and widely used. They are often referred to as "1G SFP" or "1G SFP transceivers" and are employed in Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet applications.

  2. 10 Gbps (Gigabit per second):

    • SFP+ (enhanced Small Form-factor Pluggable) modules support 10 Gbps and are commonly used for 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications. These modules are often referred to as "10G SFP+" or "10G SFP+ transceivers."

  3. 25 Gbps (Gigabit per second):

    • SFP28 (Small Form-factor Pluggable 28) modules support 25 Gbps and are used for 25 Gigabit Ethernet applications. These modules are often referred to as "25G SFP28" or "25G SFP28 transceivers."

  4. 40 Gbps (Gigabit per second):

    • Some QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) modules support 40 Gbps, typically in the form of 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications. These modules are often referred to as "40G QSFP" or "40G QSFP transceivers."

  5. 100 Gbps (Gigabit per second):

    • QSFP28 (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable 28) modules support 100 Gbps and are commonly used for 100 Gigabit Ethernet applications. These modules are often referred to as "100G QSFP28" or "100G QSFP28 transceivers."

It's important to note that the specific speed of an SFP module depends on its design, standard compliance, and the capabilities of the networking equipment. When selecting SFP modules and networking devices, ensure that the data rates are compatible to achieve optimal performance in your network.


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