Dell PowerConnect W-Series SFPInstallation Guide0510792-02 | August 2010 1IntroductionSFP modules, small form-factor pluggable modules, also known as mini-GBICs, are hot-swappable GigabitEthernet optical transceivers.SFP Modulesz SFP-TX: conforms to 1000Base-T copper wiring Gigabit Ethernet standardz SFP-SX: conforms to 1000Base-SX fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet standardz SFP-LX: conforms to 1000Base-LX fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet standardApproved SFP ModulesSpecificationsFigure 1 shows the physical form factor of the copper and fiber based SFP modules.Figure 1 SFP Module Form FactorNote: Approved optics are tested and supported within their controller/switch systems. Non-approved, third party optics arenot tested or supported; therefore, Proper functionality of non-approved, third party optics are not guaranteed. For a completelist of approved optics, contact your sales representative. Specifications are listed on page 1 of this guide.SFP Module Approved ThirdParty ManufacturerThird Party Manufacturer PartNumberSFP-TX Delta Electronics, Inc. LCP-1250RJ3SRMethode DS-7041-RSFP-SX Delta Electronics, Inc. LCP-1250A4FSROpnext TRF2716AALB200SFP-LX Fiberxon, Inc. FTM-3012C-SLGarun_0110Copper SFPForm Factor Fiber SFPForm Factor