FR-TRAN-SX-BCC | Fortinet Compatible 1GB Multi-Mode 550m (1000BASE-SX)

Q: Will this work in place of the Fortinet FR-TRAN-SX?
A: Yes. This transceiver is fully compatible with the FR-TRAN-SX specification. It conforms to IEEE 802.3z for 1000BASE-SX, operates at 1.25 Gbps over 850nm multi-mode fibre, and uses the SFP form factor. It is plug-and-play compatible with Fortinet platforms that support the FR-TRAN-SX.

Q: Which Fortinet platforms support this transceiver?
A: This transceiver works in Fortinet systems with SFP or SFP/SFP+ slots that support 1000BASE-SX optics. The FR-series is designed for ruggedized Fortinet products. Verify your platform has an SFP slot and supports Gigabit Ethernet over multi-mode fibre at 850nm.

Q: What fibre types and distances does this module support?
A: The FR-TRAN-SX-BCC supports OM1 (62.5µm) multi-mode fibre up to 220m, and OM2/OM3/OM4 (50µm) multi-mode fibre up to 550m. The 850nm VCSEL transmitter is optimized for multi-mode fibre. Single-mode fibre is not supported. Distance is subject to fibre quality, connector cleanliness, and link loss budget.

Q: Can this transceiver operate in extreme temperatures?
A: Yes. This module is rated for industrial temperature operation from -40°C to 85°C. This makes it suitable for outdoor enclosures, factory environments, and other ruggedized Fortinet deployments. The FR-series designation from Fortinet indicates support for wider thermal ranges compared to standard commercial-grade transceivers rated 0°C to 70°C.

Q: How do I access DOM data from this transceiver?
A: This transceiver supports Digital Optical Monitoring per SFF-8472. DOM parameters including temperature, supply voltage, transmit power, receive power, and laser bias current are accessible via the host platform CLI or management interface. Fortinet systems typically expose DOM readings through the CLI with commands specific to the platform model and FortiOS version.