SFP(+) Compatibility
Most OPNsense® appliances feature 10 Gigabit SFP+ cages powered by AMD® axgbe to allow for flexible connectivity. Different SFP(+) transceiver modules can be used to connect to different types of media (e.g. copper or fiber) depending on your needs.
Our enterprise & datacenter OPNsense® appliances may also feature 25 Gigabit capable SFP28 cages powered by Intel® ice.
Below you can find some general information as well as a list of tested SFP(+)/SFP28 transceiver modules that are verified to work with OPNsense® appliances.
Tip
If you are using an SFP(+)/SFP28 module on one of the OPNsense® appliances that is not listed below but is working properly, consider submitting a Pull Request to our documentation to extend the list. Any contribution is welcome!
Table of Contents
General Information
There are a lot of transceiver modules available on the market and they are usually one of the following types:
Copper RJ45
Often used for connectivity up to a distance of 100 meters maximum and are relatively inexpensive.
Warning
RJ45 SFP+ modules (10GBASE-T) can run at high operating temperatures in comparison to Fiber or DAC modules. Only the datacenter level OPNsense® appliances are equipped with passive cooling for the SFP+ cages. If the ambient temperature does not exceed 50°C, RJ45 SFP+ modules can be used in all OPNsense® appliances without issue.
Single-mode optical fiber (SMF)
Often used for communication across large distances (100+km) and usually connected with either Simplex-LC or Duplex-LC OS2 patch cords. It can potentially carry more bandwidth than Multi-mode fiber, but the equipment needed to use SMF is often more expensive in comparison to MMF.
Multi-mode optical fiber (MMF)
Multi-mode fiber is the alternative for SMF (up to 550M for 10Gb/s), often used for backbone applications in buildings and usually connected with OM3 Duplex-LC patch cords.
Direct-Attach Copper (DAC)
For short ranges (up to 10M), often a popular choice due to low cost and low latency.
Active Optical Cable (AOC)
An alternative to DAC with lower latency, longer reach, electromagnetic interference (EMI) immunity and smaller, more manageable cable. An economical option compared to using MMF patch cable and network interface modules.
Attention
Most transceiver modules are available for purchase with a variety of different programming options for compatibility with different vendors. Unless specified otherwise, all modules are assumed to have the generic / MSA standard default programming.
Axgbe
Note
10 Mbit/s is currently not supported by Axgbe.
Note
When using SFP+Modules, do not mix 2.5/5Gbps and 10Gbps link-speed as the hardware does not support mixing these due to different frequencies.
1G Single-mode optical fiber
Vendor |
Type |
Speed |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
BeanField |
100BASE-BX0-D53 |
100Mb |
|
FlexOptix |
S.B1312.20.DL BiDi LX |
1G |
Tested module rated for 20km, other distances are assumed to function properly |
FlexOptix |
S.B1312.10.D |
1G |
Tested module rated for 10km, other distances are assumed to function properly |
FS |
SFP-FE-BX |
100Mb |
|
FS |
SFP-GE-BX |
1G |
|
MikroTik |
S-53LC20D |
1G |
|
TP-Link |
1000Base-BX WDM Bi-Directional |
1G |
|
Ubiquiti |
UACC-OM-SM-1G-S |
1G |
1G Multi-mode optical fiber
Vendor |
Type |
Speed |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
FlexOptix |
S.8512.02.D |
1G |
10G Single-mode optical fiber
Vendor |
Type |
Speed |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
FlexOptix |
P.1396.10 SMF 1310nm Duplex-LC |
10G |
Tested module rated for 10km, other distances are assumed to function properly |
FlexOptix |
P.B1696.10.DA + P.B1696.10.AD |
10G |
Simplex-LC. Two complementary modules are needed. |
FS |
XGS-ONU-25-20NI |
10G |
XGSPON |
Zaram |
ZXOS11NPI |
10G |
XGSPON |
10G Multi-mode optical fiber
Vendor |
Type |
Speed |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Cisco-Finisar |
SFP-10G-SR |
10G |
|
FS |
SFP-10GSR-85 |
10G |
|
FS |
SFP-10/25GR-85 |
10G |
|
IBM-Finisar |
FTLX8571D3BCL-IC |
10G |
|
Intel |
AFBR-709DMZ-IN2 |
10G |
|
Mellanox |
MFM1T01A-SR |
10G |
|
Ubiquiti |
UF-MM-10G |
10G |
|
Uptimed |
UP-TR-SR-CI 10G |
10G |
1G Copper RJ45
Vendor |
Type |
Speed |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
FS |
SFP-GB-GE-T |
10/100/1000Mb |
|
HP (Aruba) |
Instant On |
1G |
|
MikroTik |
S-RJ01 |
10/100/1000Mb |
|
StarTech |
GLCTST |
1G |
|
Ubiquiti |
UF-RJ45-1G |
10/100/1000Mb |
10G Copper RJ45
Vendor |
Type |
Speed |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
FS |
SFP-10G-T |
10G |
|
Uptimed |
UP-TR-10G-RJ45-CI |
1/2.5/5/10G |
Will always link at 10G on axgbe, maximum speed is determined by link partner |
FlexOptix |
T.C96.02.KMF |
1/2.5/5/10G |
Will always link at 10G on axgbe, maximum speed is determined by link partner |
10G Direct-Attach
Vendor |
Type |
Speed |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Aruba |
SFP+ DAC |
10G |
|
Cisco |
SFP-H10GB-CU1M |
10G |
|
FS |
SFPP-PC02 |
10G |
|
MikroTik |
XS+DA0001 |
10G |
Rated for 1/10/25G, only links on 10G |
Netgear |
AXC761 |
10G |
|
Startech |
DACSFP10G1M |
10G |
|
Ubiquiti |
UniFi 1m DAC |
10G |
10G Active Optical Cable
Vendor |
Type |
Speed |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Cisco-Finisar |
SFP-10G-AOC3M |
10G |
ICE
25G Single-mode optical fiber
Vendor |
Type |
Speed |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
FlexOptix |
P.B1625G.10.ADI |
25G |
Tested module rated for 10km, other distances are assumed to function properly |
25G Multi-mode optical fiber
Vendor |
Type |
Speed |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
FlexOptix |
P.8525G.01 |
25G |
|
FS |
SFP28-25GSR-85 |
25G |
|
Uptimed |
UP-SFP28-SR-CI |
25G |
25G Direct-Attach
Vendor |
Type |
Speed |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
FlexOptix |
P.C3025G.H Passive |
25G |
|
FS |
SFP-H25G-CU1M |
25G |
With Intel compatibility |