Bidirectional SFP Optical Interface Specifications
The following bidirectional SFPs are supported on M Series, MX Series, and T Series routers. To determine which SFPs are supported on a particular device, see the “Cables and connectors” section for each device.
- Table 1 shows the optical specifications for 100Base-BX bidirectional SFPs. 100Base-BX bidirectional interfaces are supported in JUNOS 9.6 and later and must be used in pairs.
- Table 2, Table 3, and Table 4 show the optical specifications for 1000Base-BX bidirectional SFPs. 1000Base-BX bidirectional interfaces are supported in JUNOS 9.0 and later and must be used in pairs.
Table 1: 100Base-BX Bidirectional SFP Optical Interface Specifications
Parameter | 100Base-BX-U | 100Base-BX-D |
|---|---|---|
Pairs with | 100Base-BX-D | 100Base-BX-U |
Transceiver model number | EX-SFP-FE20KT13R15 | EX-SFP-FE20KT15R13 |
Rate | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Optical interface | Single-mode | Single-mode |
Transceiver type | SFP | SFP |
Standard | 100Base-BX | 100Base-BX |
Maximum distance | 9/125 SMF cable: | 9/125 SMF cable: |
Transmitter wavelength | 1260 through 1360 nm | 1480 through 1580 nm |
Average launch power | –14 through –8 dBm | –14 through –8 dBm |
Average receive power | –45 through –8 dBm | –45 through –8 dBm |
Receiver saturation | –8 dBm | –8 dBm |
Receiver sensitivity | –45 dBm | –45 dBm |
Table 2: Bidirectional Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-BX SFP (U 13/14 and D 14/13) Optical Interface Specifications
Parameter | 1000Base-BX10-U 13/14 | 1000Base-BX10-D 14/13 |
|---|---|---|
Pairs with | 1000Base-BX10-D 14/13 | 1000Base-BX10-U 13/14 |
Transceiver model number | SFP-GE10KT13R14 | SFP-GE10KT14R13 |
Rate | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
Optical interface | Single-mode | Single-mode |
Transceiver type | SFP | SFP |
Standard | IEEE 802.3-2005 | IEEE 802.3-2005 |
Maximum distance | 9/125 SMF cable: | 9/125 SMF cable: |
Transmitter wavelength | 1260 through 1360 nm | 1480 through 1500 nm |
Average launch power | –9 through –3 dBm | –9 through –3 dBm |
Average receive power | –19.5 through –3 dBm | –19.5 through –3 dBm |
Receiver saturation | –3 dBm | –3 dBm |
Receiver sensitivity | –19.5 dBm | –19.5 dBm |
Table 3: Bidirectional Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-BX SFP (U 13/15 and D 15/13) Optical Interface Specifications
Parameter | 1000Base-BX10-U 13/15 | 1000Base-BX10-D 15/13 |
|---|---|---|
Pairs with | 1000Base-BX10-D 15/13 | 1000Base-BX10-U 13/15 |
Transceiver model number | SFP-GE10KT13R15 | SFP-GE10KT15R13 |
Rate | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
Optical interface | Single-mode | Single-mode |
Transceiver type | SFP | SFP |
Standard | Multivendor agreement | Multivendor agreement |
Maximum distance | 9/125 SMF cable: | 9/125 SMF cable: |
Transmitter wavelength | 1270 through 1360 nm | 1530 through 1570 nm |
Average launch power | –9 through –3 dBm | –9 through –3 dBm |
Average receive power | –20 through –3 dBm | –20 through –3 dBm |
Receiver saturation | –3 dBm | –3 dBm |
Receiver sensitivity | –20 dBm | –20 dBm |
Table 4: Bidirectional Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-BX SFP (40 U 13/15 and D 15/13) Optical Interface Specifications
Parameter | 1000Base-BX40-U 13/15 | 1000Base-BX40-D 15/13 |
|---|---|---|
Pairs with | 1000Base-BX40-D 15/13 | 1000Base-BX40-U 13/15 |
Transceiver model number | SFP-GE40KT13R15 | SFP-GE40KT15R13 |
Rate | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
Optical interface | Single-mode | Single-mode |
Transceiver type | SFP | SFP |
Standard | Multivendor agreement | Multivendor agreement |
Maximum distance | 9/125 SMF cable: | 9/125 SMF cable: |
Transmitter wavelength | 1260 through 1360 nm | 1530 through 1570 nm |
Average launch power | –6.5 through 2 dBm | –3 through 2 dBm |
Average receive power | –23 through –3 dBm | –23 through –3 dBm |
Receiver saturation | –3 dBm | –3 dBm |
Receiver sensitivity | –23 dBm | –23 dBm |

