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Small metal SFP+ transceiver module with LC duplex connector and side label

Brute Networks

Brute Networks XBR-000181 10GBASE-SR 300m 850nm SFP+ transceiver

SKU CH-9RY4-2WGQQ

Connects 10 Gbps links over multi-mode fibre up to 300 m at 850 nm with LC duplex interface

  • Port count10GBase-SR
  • Product typeTransceiver
  • Supported standardsMMF
  • Optical wavelength850 nm
  • Fiber modeMulti-mode Optical Fiber
  • Maximum range300m
  • 10 Gbps transfer rate over 300 m multi-mode fibre
  • 850 nm wavelength suits short-range data-centre links
  • LC duplex connector enables hot-plug installation
  • Commercial 0 °C to 70 °C operating range
  • 100 % Brocade compatible and MSA compliant

10GBASE-SR SFP+ transceiver

The Brute Networks XBR-000181 is a 10 Gbps SFP+ transceiver built for 10GBASE-SR links over multi-mode fibre. It targets network engineers and data-centre operators who need a drop-in module for Brocade switches and MSA-compliant ports. The LC duplex connector supports 850 nm wavelength and a 300 m reach on OM3 or OM4 cabling. Digital diagnostics provide real-time link monitoring.

Thermals and power in normal use

The module operates across a commercial temperature range of 0 to 70 °C without active cooling. Low power draw keeps thermal load minimal inside dense switch chassis. Silent operation suits noise-sensitive racks and office-adjacent network cabinets. MSA compliance ensures consistent electrical and thermal behaviour across qualified platforms.

Upgrade path and fit

This transceiver replaces failed or missing Brocade XBR-000181 units and upgrades 1 Gbps SFP links to 10 Gbps where multi-mode fibre is already installed. The jump is worth it when bandwidth demand exceeds gigabit capacity and the existing fibre plant supports 300 m at 850 nm. It is not for single-mode infrastructure or reaches beyond 300 m.

How it compares

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Price $22.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 1,471 comparable items (median $138.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrocade
Model nameXBR-000181
Product typeTransceiver
Performance
Transfer speed10 Gbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsMMF
Optical wavelength850 nm
Fiber modeMulti-mode Optical Fiber
Maximum range300m
Ports & slots
Port count10GBase-SR
Size & build
Product weight2 oz
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0? ~ 70? C
More details
Indicator lightsPower, Link/Activity, Full-Duplex, and Speed

Questions about this item

How do I install the XBR-000181 transceiver and what step is often missed?

Insert the module into an SFP+ port until it clicks, then connect LC duplex cables; the step often missed is removing the dust caps from both the transceiver and the cable ends before linking them.

What maintenance or replacement will the XBR-000181 need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; if link errors appear, clean the LC connector end-faces with a fibre cleaning pen and re-seat the module, otherwise the unit runs until a hardware failure occurs.

What limit appears first when the XBR-000181 runs continuously at full load?

The 70 °C upper operating temperature is the first hard limit; sustained 10 Gbps traffic in a hot chassis can push the module to that threshold before any distance or wavelength constraint is reached.

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