TP-Link TL-SM5110-3GSFP 10G SFP+ Transceiver Module

The TP-Link TL-SM5110-3GSFP is a 10GBASE-SR SFP+ optical transceiver module engineered for high-density enterprise switching environments. Operating over multimode fiber (MMF), it delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity across distances up to 300 meters on OM3 fiber and up to 400 meters on OM4 fiber, making it well suited for intra-datacenter backbone links and campus network aggregation layers. The module conforms to the SFP+ MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) standard, ensuring broad compatibility with SFP+-capable switches, routers, and network interface cards from major vendors.

The transceiver utilizes an 850 nm VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) transmitter paired with a PIN photodiode receiver, a pairing that delivers low power consumption relative to longer-reach alternatives while maintaining the signal integrity required for 10G data rates. The electrical interface complies with the IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR specification, and the module supports digital diagnostics monitoring (DDM) per SFF-8472, allowing network administrators to monitor real-time parameters such as temperature, supply voltage, TX bias current, TX output power, and RX received optical power directly through compatible management interfaces.

Launched in Q3 2024, the TL-SM5110-3GSFP is designed for organizations standardizing on TP-Link's managed switch portfolio, particularly for 10G uplink ports on access and aggregation switches. Its hot-pluggable SFP+ form factor enables live insertion and removal without disrupting adjacent ports, supporting operational continuity during maintenance windows. The module addresses common enterprise workloads including server-to-switch top-of-rack connectivity, storage area network (SAN) fabric links, and inter-switch 10G uplink aggregation across structured cabling plants already provisioned with OM3 or OM4 multimode fiber.

Ideal for

• 10G top-of-rack server uplinks in enterprise datacenters utilizing existing OM3 or OM4 multimode fiber infrastructure
• Inter-switch uplink connections between access-layer and aggregation-layer switches in campus or datacenter networks
• Storage area network (SAN) fabric interconnects requiring reliable 10G optical links over short to medium multimode fiber runs
• Virtualization host connectivity where hypervisor servers require dedicated 10G uplinks to spine or leaf switching layers
• Network equipment room (MDF/IDF) interconnects across buildings or floors served by pre-installed multimode fiber conduit
• Expansion of existing TP-Link managed switch deployments to 10G uplink capacity without replacing installed fiber cabling

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.