CPAC-TR-10ER-D-BCC | Checkpoint Compatible 10GB Single-Mode ER - 40km (10GBASE-ER)

Q: Will this work in place of the Checkpoint CPAC-TR-10ER-D?
A: Yes. The CPAC-TR-10ER-D-BCC is a plug-and-play compatible replacement providing the same 10GBASE-ER SFP+ form factor, 10.3125 Gbps data rate, 1550nm wavelength, and 40km reach specification. It complies with IEEE 802.3ae and SFP+ MSA standards ensuring functional equivalence with the original Checkpoint transceiver.

Q: Which Checkpoint appliances support this transceiver?
A: This transceiver is compatible with Checkpoint 9000, 19000, and 29000 series Quantum Force security appliances equipped with SFP+ interface cards. It works in any appliance with a 1/10GbE SFP+ port configured via the CPAC-8-1/10F-D network interface card, which supports both 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps data rates.

Q: What fibre type and grade is required for 40km reach?
A: This transceiver requires OS2-grade single-mode fibre with 9/125 micron core/cladding diameter. The 40km reach specification assumes clean OS2 fibre with insertion loss below 0.4 dB/km at 1550nm wavelength. Older or higher-loss fibre may reduce effective reach depending on link power budget.

Q: Can this transceiver operate at data rates below 10 Gbps?
A: No. This is a fixed-rate 10GBASE-ER transceiver optimised for 10.3125 Gbps signalling per IEEE 802.3ae. It does not support multi-rate operation or fallback to 1 Gigabit Ethernet speeds. For lower-speed requirements, use a 1000BASE-LX or 1000BASE-ZX transceiver designed for Gigabit operation.

Q: Does this transceiver support extended temperature range operation?
A: No. This is a commercial-grade transceiver rated for 0 to 70 degrees Celsius ambient temperature. It is designed for controlled indoor environments such as data centres and equipment rooms. For outdoor cabinet installations or extreme environments requiring operation from -40 to 85 degrees Celsius, an industrial-grade 10GBASE-ER transceiver is required.