Cisco XENPAK Module in Bangladesh — Legacy 10G Optical Transceiver Solution

A Cisco XENPAK Module is a 10Gbps optical transceiver used in early-generation 10G networking equipment such as Cisco switches and routers. It is one of the first pluggable transceiver standards for 10 Gigabit Ethernet, designed for high-performance enterprise and telecom networks.

Although newer form factors like SFP+ and XFP are more common today, XENPAK modules are still used in legacy systems and long-distance fiber networks.

Buy Cisco XENPAK Module in Bangladesh at Best Price

Datacom Technologies BD supplies genuine Cisco XENPAK 10G modules with full compatibility for legacy Cisco networking devices, ensuring stable and reliable performance.

Key Features

• Supports 10Gbps Ethernet connectivity
• XENPAK form factor for legacy 10G interfaces
• Hot-swappable for easy installation
• Compatible with multimode and single-mode fiber
• Reliable performance for enterprise and telecom use
• Designed for older Cisco switches and routers

Types of Cisco XENPAK Modules

• SR (Short Range) — Up to 300m over multimode fiber
• LX4 — Up to 10km over single-mode fiber
• LR (Long Range) — Up to 10km SMF
• ER (Extended Range) — Up to 40km transmission
• ZR (Long Haul) — Up to 80km+ long-distance links

Popular Cisco XENPAK Module Models, Part Numbers & Server Compatibility at Datacom

XENPAK-10GB-SR

Type: 10GBASE-SR (Multimode fiber, 850 nm)
Reach: up to 300 m (OM3) / 400 m (OM4)

Compatibility:

• IEEE 10GBASE-SR compliant
• Works on:
  • Cisco Catalyst 6500 (XENPAK line cards)
  • Cisco 7600 routers
• Interoperable with standard SR optics

 XENPAK-10GB-LR

Type: 10GBASE-LR (Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm)
Reach: up to 10 km

Compatibility:

• IEEE 10GBASE-LR compliant
• Used for:
  • Campus backbone
  • Data center interconnect
• Equivalent optical behavior to Cisco line-card optics (e.g., WS-G6488)

 XENPAK-10GB-ER

Type: 10GBASE-ER (SMF, 1550 nm)
Reach: up to 40 km

Compatibility:

• Used for:
  • Metro / WAN links
• Interoperable with ER optics
• Equivalent to Cisco ER-class line card optics (e.g., WS-G6483)

 XENPAK-10GB-ER+

Type: Enhanced ER (with DOM support)
Reach: up to 40 km

Compatibility:

• Same as ER but includes:
  • DOM (Digital Optical Monitoring)
• Used in:
  • Carrier-grade deployments
• Supported on Catalyst 6500 series

 XENPAK-10GB-ZR

Type: 10GBASE-ZR (non-IEEE extended reach)
Reach: up to 80 km

Compatibility:

• Cisco proprietary (not strict IEEE)
• Requires:
  • Optical engineering (attenuation, amplification)
• Used for:
  • Long-haul / ISP backbone

 XENPAK-10GB-LX4

Type: 10GBASE-LX4 (WDM over MMF/SMF)
Reach:

• 300 m (MMF)
• 10 km (SMF)

Compatibility:

• Uses 4 wavelengths (CWDM inside module)
• Works over:
  • Legacy MMF (important advantage)
• Used for:
  • Migration from older fiber infrastructure

 XENPAK-10GB-CX4

Type: 10GBASE-CX4 (Copper twinax)
Reach: up to ~15 m

Compatibility:

• Direct attach copper connection
• Used for:
  • Switch-to-switch connections
• No optical fiber required

 DWDM-XENPAK (DWDM wavelengths)

Type: DWDM optical modules
Reach: varies (typically 40–80 km+)

Compatibility:

• Used in:
  • DWDM systems (multiple wavelengths per fiber)
• Requires:
  • Matching DWDM channel
• Supported on:
  • Cisco 7600 / ONS platforms

 CWDM-XENPAK

Type: CWDM optical modules

Compatibility:

• Used for:
  • Metro Ethernet / wavelength multiplexing
• Requires:
  • Matching CWDM wavelength
• Works with CWDM infrastructure

Cisco XENPAK Module Price in Bangladesh

•  Contact Datacom Technologies BD for latest pricing and availability.

Common Use Cases

• Legacy data center infrastructure
• Telecom and ISP backbone networks
• Enterprise core networking (older systems)
• Long-distance fiber communication
• Upgrade and maintenance of legacy Cisco devices

Why Choose Cisco XENPAK Module?

• Ideal for legacy 10G Cisco hardware
• Reliable and stable optical performance
• Supports long-distance connectivity
• Easy replacement for older systems
• Cost-effective for maintaining existing infrastructure

Order Cisco XENPAK Module in Bangladesh

•  Call / WhatsApp: 01748-173213 | 01313-886347
•  Email: sales@datacom.com.bd | datacomtechnologiesbd@gmail.com