Cisco XFP-10GER-192IR-L Low Power Multirate XFP Supporting 10GBase-ER and OC-192 IR

Overview
The Cisco XFP-10GER-192IR-L is a low power, multirate XFP transceiver designed for high-performance long-haul and metro networking. It supports both 10GBase-ER Ethernet and OC-192 IR optical interfaces, giving network operators flexibility to deploy a single module across diverse transport environments. Built to Cisco standards, this transceiver delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity over single-mode fiber up to 40 kilometers.

Key Features

• Dual-rate operation: 10GBase-ER Ethernet and OC-192 IR
• Low power consumption for reduced heat and energy costs
• Compatible with Cisco routers, switches and optical transport platforms
• Plug-and-play hot-swap design for easy installation and maintenance
• Extended reach of up to 40 km over standard single-mode fiber (SMF)
• Robust error correction and forward error correction (FEC) support
• Built-in diagnostics for real-time performance monitoring

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: XFP
• Wavelength: 1550 nm
• Transmit power: -9 dBm typical
• Receiver sensitivity: -30 dBm (10GBase-ER) / -26 dBm (OC-192 IR)
• Data rates: 10.3125 Gbps (10GBase-ER) / 9.953 Gbps (OC-192 IR)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70 deg C
• Power draw: less than 3.5 W
• Connector type: LC duplex
• Compliance: IEEE 802.3ae, ITU-G.709

Typical Applications

• Long-haul carrier networks requiring high-speed Ethernet or SONET/SDH transport
• Metro aggregation points linking data centers and enterprise sites
• Optical transport for video, cloud services and large data transfers
• Network backbones that need flexible multirate capability to simplify inventory
• Disaster recovery links where low power and high reliability are critical

By integrating the Cisco XFP-10GER-192IR-L into your infrastructure, you gain a versatile, energy-efficient solution that supports both modern Ethernet and legacy SONET/SDH services, helping you future-proof your network while minimizing operational costs.