NETGEAR AGM731F Equivalent - SFP-1G85-5M-NE
As NETGEAR switches are used more and more frequently in United States and Europe countries nowadays, the related devices such as the AGM731F SFP transceiver modules are needed much more than before. However, the original NETGEAR SFPs are so expensive just because of the brand. Now there is an equivalent can replace AGM731F 1000BASE-SX SFP module perfectly, the SFP-1G85-5M-NE (Manufactured by Fiberstore) which costs only 8 dollars.
As same as NETGEAR AGM731F, SFP-1G85-5M-NE is a hot pluggable 3.3V Small-Form-Factor transceiver module designed expressly for high-speed communication applications that require rates of up to 1.25Gbps. It is compliant with the Gigabit Ethernet standards, as well as the SFP Multisource Agreement (MSA). It provides with the LC receptacle that is compatible with the industry standard LC connector. The transceiver is also compatible with industry standard RFT connector and cage. The post-amplifier of the transceiver also includes a LOS (Loss Of Signal) circuit that provides a TTL logic-high output when an unusable optical signal level is detected. The transceiver is a Class 1 eye safety product. The optical power levels, under normal operation, are at eye safe level.
Here are the features of SFP-1G85-5M-NE:
- Compliant with SFP Transceiver MSA specification
- Compliant with Specifications for IEEE 802.3z/Gigabit Ethernet
- Compliant with the 1.0625GBd Fiber Channel FC-PI 100-M5-SN-I Rev.13
- Compliant with Industry Standard RFT Electrical Connector and Cage
- Single + 3.3V Power Supply and TTL Logic Interface
- EEPROM with Serial ID Functionality
- Laser Class 1 Product which comply with the requirements of IEC 60825-1 and IEC 60825-2
- Duplex LC Connector interface
SFP-1G85-5M-NE can be used in Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, switch to switch interface, file server interface, and switched backplane applications, etc. It fits into SFP interfaces of NETGEAR JGS524F switch. It can drive Gigabit Ethernet up to 1000m distances with OM4 fiber, up to 550m distances with OM3 fiber, and up to 275m distances with OM1 fiber.
SFP-1G85-5M-NE is designed for use with NETGEAR network equipment and is equivalent to NETGEAR part number AGM731F. It is built to meet or exceed the specifications of the OEM and to comply with MSA standards. Before shipping to customers, the SFP-1G85-5M-NE modules will be 100% functionally tested, and the compatibility is guaranteed. OEM specific configuration data is loaded on to the EEPROM of the transceiver at the factory, allowing this transceiver to initialize and perform identically to an OEM transceiver. SFP-1G85-5M-NE may be mixed and deployed with other OEM or third party transceivers and will deliver seamless network performance.
Most optical transceivers with original brands (like NETGEAR, Cisco, Juniper etc.) cost hundreds of dollars just because they have special labels. In fact, the compatible transceivers can do what the original ones do, and just cost several dollars. You needn't worry about theirs quality for the reason that all the modules are tested working perfectly with real switches. The only reason why they are so cheap is that they cost only for the materials. Besides the good packageing of antistatic bags and specific labels as request, Fiberstore even offers a lifetime warranty with all the optical transceiver modules.
Other related equivalent of NETGEAR SFP modules such as AGM734, AFM735 etc., can also be found in Fiberstore with unbeatable prices.
