Are these transceivers compliant with standard datacenter safety and environmental regulations? We need CE and RoHS for our EU sites.

Yes, safety and compliance are baked right in. These modules meet Class 1 FDA Laser Safety requirements and are fully CE, RoHS, FCC, and UL certified. You are completely clear for compliant, large-scale deployments across all EU and US facilities.

We have legacy OM3 fiber in our building but need to run a 15km backbone to another site. Will this Simplex LC module work with multimode?

No, this specific BiDi transceiver is designed exclusively for Single Mode Fiber (SMF) to achieve the 20km distance using 1550nm-TX/1310nm-RX wavelengths. If you try running it over OM3 multimode, you'll experience severe signal loss. You must use a single strand of SMF for this link.

How does the total cost of ownership compare to OEM Cisco GLC-BX-20D optics? Our IT budget is getting tighter this year.

You're looking at a massive TCO reduction. By using our LINK-PP 1G SFP BiDi modules, you cut hardware costs by up to 80% compared to OEM optics, while getting the exact same 20km range, DOM features, and 1.25Gbps performance. The ROI for enterprise and campus networks is unbeatable.

We run a mix of Cisco C9300s and Fortinet firewalls. Do I need to buy different coded versions, or will this one LS-BL55311G-20C model sync across both?

This module is standard MSA compliant and works flawlessly across multi-vendor environments. Our engineers have tested the LS-BL55311G-20C to plug-and-play with Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, HPE, and Dell without triggering any "unsupported transceiver" errors.

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Netgear SFP-1G53-BX20 Compatible LINK-PP 1G SFP BiDi 1550nm-TX/1310nm-RX 20km Simplex LC DOM SMF Optical Transceiver Module

Name: Netgear SFP-1G53-BX20 Compatible LINK-PP 1G SFP BiDi 1550nm-TX/1310nm-RX 20km Simplex LC DOM SMF Optical Transceiver Module
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Compatible P/N:: SFP-1G34-BX10 | 10km; SFP-1G35-BX10 | 10km; SFP-1G43-BX10 | 10km; SFP-1G53-BX10 | 10km; SFP-1G34-BX20 | 20km; SFP-1G35-BX20 | 20km; SFP-1G43-BX20 | 20km; SFP-1G53-BX20 | 20km; SFP-1G34-BX40 | 40km; SFP-1G35-BX40 | 40km; SFP-1G43-BX40 | 40km; SFP-1G53-BX40 | 40km; SFP-1G45-BX80 | 80km; SFP-1G54-BX80 | 80km; SFP-1G45-BX120 | 120km; SFP-1G54-BX120 | 120km

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The Netgear SFP-1G53-BX20 Compatible LINK-PP module is a high-performance 1G BiDi SFP optical transceiver designed for efficient Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This hot-pluggable module utilizes WDM technology over single-mode fiber, delivering data rates up to 1.25Gbps. Compliant with SFP MSA standards, it offers a highly cost-effective networking solution for modern optical communication systems.

Netgear Part Number	SFP-1G53-BX20	Vendor Name	LINK-PP
Form Factor	SFP	Max Data Rate	1.25Gbps
Wavelength	1550nm-TX/1310nm-RX	Max Cable Distance	20km
Connector	Simplex LC	Media	SMF
Transmitter Type	DFB	Receiver Type	PIN
TX Power	-9 to 0dBm	RX Power	-23 to -1dBm
Receiver Sensitivity	<-23dBm	DOM Support	Yes
Operating Temperature Range	0 to 70°C	Protocols	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Fibre Channel, MSA Compliant

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Q: Are these transceivers compliant with standard datacenter safety and environmental regulations? We need CE and RoHS for our EU sites. By J***n on 2026-02-22

A: Yes, safety and compliance are baked right in. These modules meet Class 1 FDA Laser Safety requirements and are fully CE, RoHS, FCC, and UL certified. You are completely clear for compliant, large-scale deployments across all EU and US facilities. By admin on 2026-02-22
Q: We have legacy OM3 fiber in our building but need to run a 15km backbone to another site. Will this Simplex LC module work with multimode? By J***l on 2025-10-01

A: No, this specific BiDi transceiver is designed exclusively for Single Mode Fiber (SMF) to achieve the 20km distance using 1550nm-TX/1310nm-RX wavelengths. If you try running it over OM3 multimode, you'll experience severe signal loss. You must use a single strand of SMF for this link. By admin on 2025-10-01
Q: How does the total cost of ownership compare to OEM Cisco GLC-BX-20D optics? Our IT budget is getting tighter this year. By D***r on 2025-09-12

A: You're looking at a massive TCO reduction. By using our LINK-PP 1G SFP BiDi modules, you cut hardware costs by up to 80% compared to OEM optics, while getting the exact same 20km range, DOM features, and 1.25Gbps performance. The ROI for enterprise and campus networks is unbeatable. By admin on 2025-09-12
Q: We run a mix of Cisco C9300s and Fortinet firewalls. Do I need to buy different coded versions, or will this one LS-BL55311G-20C model sync across both? By J***t on 2025-07-11

A: Hey! This module is standard MSA compliant and works flawlessly across multi-vendor environments. Our engineers have tested the LS-BL55311G-20C to plug-and-play with Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, HPE, and Dell without triggering any "unsupported transceiver" errors. By admin on 2025-07-11

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R***n

Norway

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5 .0

2026-05-17

Deployed 50 of these 1.25G BiDi modules for an enterprise access network. Flawless!

106 Helpful vote Comments

P***l

Mexico

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5 .0

2026-04-25

Cheapest Cisco compatible 1G optic online.

64 Helpful vote Comments

J***r

Colombia

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5 .0

2025-12-09

Needed a cheap SFP module for Mikrotik switches. These 1550nm-TX optics delivered perfectly!

235 Helpful vote Comments

S***n

Egypt

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5 .0

2025-12-05

Fast shipping, solid LC fiber transceiver.

54 Helpful vote Comments

J***z

Peru

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5 .0

2025-10-25

DOM readings match perfectly across our network.

167 Helpful vote Comments

J***z

Ecuador

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5 .0

2025-10-23

Great MSA compliant 1G optic. Ordered 20 for our data center batch deployment.

173 Helpful vote Comments

E***z

France

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5 .0

2025-10-06

Doing a massive corporate WiFi rollout requiring reliable gigabit fiber links. The LS-BL55311G-20C handles standard indoor 0-70°C environments easily. Best ROI for a bulk Cisco compatible 1G optic purchase in Europe.

79 Helpful vote Comments

D***n

Singapore

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5 .0

2025-09-18

We strictly buy MSA compliant 1.25Gbps modules for campus networking. These 1550nm-TX/1310nm-RX BiDi optics provide stable -5dBm TX power. DDM metrics integrate flawlessly with our Zabbix monitoring system. Top tier!

210 Helpful vote Comments

D***n

Norway

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5 .0

2025-08-02

Digital diagnostics work great in Juniper gear.

51 Helpful vote Comments

K***s

Switzerland

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5 .0

2025-07-18

The DFB transmitter punches through our 15km outdoor fiber plant without any packet loss.

57 Helpful vote Comments

B***z

United Kingdom

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5 .0

2025-07-09

Reliable indoor 0-70°C SFP for datacenter racks.

106 Helpful vote Comments

D***z

Mexico

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5 .0

2024-12-15

Solid performance within 0 to 70°C operating temperature. Ideal for climate-controlled indoor cabinets.

55 Helpful vote Comments

C***h

United States

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5 .0

2024-04-26

First time ordering from this company. Great price! Arrived on time and exactly what I wanted.

35 Helpful vote Comments

I***n

United States

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5 .0

2024-04-24

So far the Transceiver Modules are working gworking reat. No drop, no error

48 Helpful vote Comments

P***e

Thailand

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5 .0

2023-11-23

Product and price were as promised. Customer service and communications need to be improved.

55 Helpful vote Comments

J***e

Hungary

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5 .0

2023-11-07

On a summit, my partner introduced l-p.com and thought highly of their good products and service. Then I wanted to have a try. I have to say both the customer support and account manager are very professional. They answered my questions about application and recommended the appropriate 10/25/40G Transceiver Modules&Lan Transformer. Thanks for their useful help.

13 Helpful vote Comments

b***r

Sweden

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5 .0

2023-09-21

Well-designed, Fast, clear website made it extremely easy to order, which I appreciated very much. I have always had a wonderful experience at l-p.com. The professional staff here has always been able to help answer questions. Thanks guys.

48 Helpful vote Comments

B***l

Romania

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5 .0

2023-04-22

I got a great deal and my item arrived quickly. Very satisfied!

33 Helpful vote Comments