• IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-BX40-U compliance ensures full interoperability with any standards-compliant 10G BiDi link, eliminating vendor lock-in for single-fibre 10G deployments
• BiDi architecture uses WDM to separate TX (1270nm) and RX (1330nm) on one fibre strand, halving fibre plant requirements and enabling cost-effective metro reach extension
• SFF-8472 DDM provides real-time access to transmit/receive optical power, supply voltage, temperature, and laser bias current for proactive link health monitoring
• Must be deployed as a pair with a complementary BX40D module (1330nm TX / 1270nm RX) at the far end; asymmetric wavelengths prevent self-interference and define link direction
• Hot-swappable SFP+ form factor supports in-service insertion and removal without powering down the host platform, maintaining uptime during maintenance
• DFB laser and PIN photodetector design delivers low power consumption and stable optical output across the 0 to 70°C commercial temperature range
• Suitable for point-to-point 10G Ethernet links in enterprise campus, service provider access, CPRI fronthaul, and data centre interconnect applications requiring simplex fibre