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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Generic SFP-GE-BX Compatible LINK-PP 1G SFP BiDi 1550nm-TX/1310nm-RX 20km Simplex LC DOM SMF Optical Transceiver Module

Name: Generic SFP-GE-BX Compatible LINK-PP 1G SFP BiDi 1550nm-TX/1310nm-RX 20km Simplex LC DOM SMF Optical Transceiver Module
Brand: LINK-PP
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Compatible P/N:: SFP-1G34-BX10 | 10km; SFP-1G35-BX10 | 10km; SFP-1G43-BX10 | 10km; SFP-1G53-BX10 | 10km; SFP-GE-BX | 10km; SFP-1G34-BX20 | 20km; SFP-1G35-BX20 | 20km; SFP-1G43-BX20 | 20km; SFP-1G53-BX20 | 20km; SFP-GE-BX | 20km; SFP-1G34-BX40 | 40km; SFP-1G35-BX40 | 40km; SFP-1G43-BX40 | 40km; SFP-1G53-BX40 | 40km; SFP-GE-BX40 | 40km; SFP-1G45-BX80 | 80km; SFP-1G54-BX80 | 80km; SFP-GE-BX80 | 80km; SFP-1G45-BX120 | 120km; SFP-1G54-BX120 | 120km; SFP-GE-BX120 | 120km; SFP-1G45-BX160 | 160km; SFP-1G45-BX160-I | 160km; SFP-1G54-BX160 | 160km; SFP-1G54-BX160-I | 160km

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Generic SFP-GE-BX Compatible LINK-PP 1G BiDi SFP Specifications

The Generic SFP-GE-BX 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.

Generic Part Number	SFP-GE-BX	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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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

Verified Purchase

5 .0

2025-12-05

Fast shipping, solid LC fiber transceiver.

54 Helpful vote Comments

J***z

Peru

Verified Purchase

5 .0

2025-10-25

DOM readings match perfectly across our network.

167 Helpful vote Comments

D***n

Singapore

Verified Purchase

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

K***s

Switzerland

Verified Purchase

5 .0

2025-07-18

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

57 Helpful vote Comments

J***l

Peru

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5 .0

2025-06-28

20km SMF links came up instantly, no issues.

83 Helpful vote Comments

D***r

Netherlands

Verified Purchase

5 .0

2025-05-19

Tested this LS-BL55311G-20C in a multi-brand switch lab. HPE and Netgear synced instantly.

97 Helpful vote Comments

S***n

Russian Federation

Verified Purchase

5 .0

2025-04-27

Excellent 20km single mode SFP for our building-to-building fiber run. DOM is super accurate.

71 Helpful vote Comments

L***n

Thailand

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5 .0

2025-04-16

Managing a homelab, I needed affordable 1G SFP BiDi modules. With just one Simplex LC strand, I linked my NAS to a Brocade core switch. The 0-70°C commercial temp holds up perfectly.

190 Helpful vote Comments

E***k

Finland

Verified Purchase

5 .0

2025-04-06

Solid 1550nm/1310nm module for my home 1G NAS.

214 Helpful vote Comments

R***z

Austria

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5 .0

2025-02-18

Perfect 1G SFP BiDi for Mikrotik router!

90 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

M***i

Taiwan, Province of China

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5 .0

2024-06-20

Quality at a bargain price. Simply works! Fast and reliable shipping

29 Helpful vote Comments

C***a

Brunei Darussalam

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5 .0

2024-05-24

Product works as described. I have done business with them all in the past and have always had successful outcomes.

36 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

J***s

Morocco

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5 .0

2024-01-30

Have received the products in good condition, Love their packages, If I still need anything I will definitely buy it at LINK-PP。

62 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

R***s

United States

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5 .0

2023-06-19

These Optical Transceiver Modules helped me a great deal.

44 Helpful vote Comments

G***i

Germany

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5 .0

2023-06-14

I have purchased numerous products from Link-pp and have highly recommended them to my friends due to their vast selection and inventory, easy to use website, Fast shipping. Keep up the good work, guys!

53 Helpful vote Comments