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Chapter 16      Card Reference
16.13.2 SFP and XFP Description
16.13.2 SFP and XFP Description
SFPs and XFPs are integrated fiber optic transceivers that provide high-speed serial links from a port or 
slot to the network. Various latching mechanisms can be utilized on the SFP modules. There is no 
correlation between the type of latch to the model type (such as SX or LX/LH) or technology type (such 
as Gigabit Ethernet). See the label on the SFP or XFP for technology type and model. 
The SFPs use the latches show in the following figures. One type of latch is a mylar tab (Figure 16-74). 
Figure 16-74 Mylar Tab SFP
A second type of latch is an actuator/button (Figure 16-75).
Figure 16-75 Actuator/Button SFP
A third type of latch is a bail clasp (Figure 16-76).
Figure 16-76 Bail Clasp SFP
SFP dimensions are: 
• Height 0.03 in. (8.5 mm)
• Width 0.53 in. (13.4 mm)
• Depth 2.22 in. (56.5 mm)
SFP temperature ranges are:
• COM—Commercial operating temperature range –5 to 70 degrees Celsius (23 to 158 degrees 
Fahrenheit)
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