Alcatel PW5N-OS2260 SFP+ 10GBASE-LR transceiver, 1310nm, 10km, LC Duplex, SMF, DDM/DOM, MSA, pre Alcatel-Lucent/Nokia

Push 10 Gigabit Ethernet across 10 km of single-mode fibre with the Alcatel PW5N-OS2260 SFP+ transceiver. Built around a 1310 nm DFB laser and LC duplex connector, it delivers full-duplex throughput at under 1 W, with DDM/DOM monitoring for live link diagnostics.

Overview

The PW5N-OS2260 is a hot-pluggable SFP+ module engineered for Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia switches, routers, and optical transport platforms. It complies with IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-LR and MSA specifications, ensuring drop-in compatibility across enterprise and data centre networks. The commercial temperature range (0°C to 70°C) suits standard equipment rooms and controlled environments.

What stands out

• 10 Gbps line rate over single-mode fibre up to 10 km
• 1310 nm DFB laser with LC duplex interface
• Digital diagnostics monitoring (DDM/DOM) for real-time optical health
• Low power consumption: less than 1 W
• Hot-swappable SFP+ form factor for zero-downtime maintenance
• MSA and IEEE 802.3ae compliant for broad interoperability

Technical details

• Form factor: SFP+
• Data rate: 10 Gbps
• Protocol: 10GBASE-LR
• Wavelength: 1310 nm
• Max reach: 10 km
• Fibre type: Single-mode fibre (SMF)
• Connector: LC duplex
• DDM/DOM: Yes
• Hot-pluggable: Yes
• Compliance: MSA, IEEE 802.3ae
• Power consumption: < 1 W
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Laser type: DFB
• Application: 10 Gigabit Ethernet, data centre interconnect, enterprise networks
• Compatibility: Alcatel-Lucent/Nokia network equipment
• Transmission mode: Full-duplex

Our verdict

A reliable, low-power 10G LR optic that matches Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia hardware without configuration headaches. Ideal for campus backbones, metro links, and dense data centre fabrics where distance and diagnostics matter.