Brocade (Formerly) E1MG-100FX-LR-OM Compatible TAA Compliant 100Base-LX SFP Transceiver (SMF, 1310nm, 40km, LC, DOM)

Optimize your fiber backbone with a high-performance, industry-ready SFP transceiver designed for 100Base-LX networks. This module is tailored for Brocade environments (Formerly E1MG-100FX-LR-OM) and is fully TAA compliant, making it suitable for enterprise data centers, campus networks, and carrier-class deployments. Built to operate over single-mode fiber at 1310 nm, it delivers reliable, long-haul connectivity with precise optical monitoring capabilities. The transceiver is engineered for straightforward integration, ensuring a smooth upgrade path or replacement while maintaining compatibility with a broad range of switches, routers, and storage networks that require robust, standards-based optics.

• Long-range 100Base-LX performance: Achieve up to 40 kilometers of reach over standard single-mode fiber (SMF), enabling efficient campus interconnects, data-center interconnects, and metropolitan links without the need for repeaters or mid-span amplification.
• 1310 nm wavelength with SMF compatibility: The 1310 nm window minimizes dispersion over longer fiber runs, delivering stable, high-integrity data transmission for essential 100 Mbps Ethernet applications in enterprise networks and service-provider backbones.
• LC duplex connector for broad compatibility: Uses the widely adopted LC duplex interface, ensuring easy integration with common fiber cabling setups and compatible port configurations across diverse vendor ecosystems.
• Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) support: Provides real-time access to critical optical and electrical parameters, including transmitted power, received level, laser temperature, and optical budget indicators, empowering proactive maintenance and swift fault isolation.
• TA A compliant and Brocade-compatible design: Built to align with procurement requirements for government and enterprise networks, while maintaining cross-vendor interoperability within networks that require 100Base-LX SFPs in legacy and mid-range deployments.

Technical Details of Brocade (Formerly) E1MG-100FX-LR-OM Compatible TAA Compliant 100Base-LX SFP Transceiver (SMF, 1310nm, 40km, LC, DOM)

• Data Rate / Standard: 100Base-LX
• Wavelength: 1310 nm
• Distance / Reach: Up to 40 km
• Fiber Type: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
• Connector Type: LC duplex
• DOM: Yes (Digital Optical Monitoring) for real-time monitoring
• Form Factor: Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP)
• Compatibility: Brocade E1MG-100FX-LR-OM compatible
• Compliance: TAA Compliant

How to Install Brocade (Formerly) E1MG-100FX-LR-OM Compatible 100Base-LX SFP Transceiver

• Prepare the device: Power down the switch or router port according to your vendor’s maintenance guidelines to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge and to ensure a clean insertion.
• Open the chassis area: Access the SFP slot by removing any covers or blanking panels as required by your equipment, keeping the workspace clear of dust and contaminants.
• Insert the transceiver: Align the module with the SFP slot and insert it firmly until the latch engages. Confirm the module is seated evenly and secured to prevent inadvertent removal during operation.
• Connect the fiber: Attach a high-quality LC duplex fiber optic cable between the transceiver’s LC ports and the corresponding port on the other network device. Ensure correct transmit/receive orientation to establish a valid link.
• Power up and verify: Restore power to the device and check the port status via the management interface. Look for a link light or an active interface status that confirms a successful connection. If supported, enable DOM to monitor ongoing optical parameters.
• Validate performance: Run a basic connectivity test or throughput verification to confirm reliable data transmission at 100 Mbps. If issues arise, inspect fiber cleanliness, confirm fiber type (SMF, 1310 nm), verify distance requirements, and ensure firmware compatibility on both ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What data rate does this transceiver support? It supports 100Base-LX, delivering up to 100 Mbps over SMF when paired with compatible equipment.
• What fiber type and connector are used? It uses Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with an LC duplex connector, a common configuration for long-haul Ethernet links.
• What is the maximum link distance? The module supports up to 40 kilometers of reach on appropriate SMF cabling under ideal conditions.
• Does this transceiver provide Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM)? Yes. DOM is supported, allowing access to real-time optical metrics such as transmit and receive power, temperature, and other monitored parameters.
• Is this module compliant with the Transportation Assistance Agreement (TAA)? Yes. It is TAA compliant, making it suitable for procurement in government and enterprise networks that require compliant hardware, and it is designed to be compatible with Brocade (Formerly) E1MG-100FX-LR-OM systems, with the usual cross-vendor considerations accounted for by your network vendor.