PAN-SFP-SX-BCC | Palo Alto Compatible 1GB Multi-Mode 550m (1000BASE-SX)

Q: Will this work in place of the PAN-SFP-SX?
A: Yes. The PAN-SFP-SX-BCC is engineered to the same 1000BASE-SX standard as the original PAN-SFP-SX, with identical form factor (SFP), data rate (1.25Gbps), wavelength (850nm), and fibre type (multi-mode). It is plug-and-play compatible and operates as a direct functional replacement.

Q: Which Palo Alto firewall platforms support this transceiver?
A: This transceiver works in any Palo Alto firewall with 1G SFP ports. Confirmed compatible platforms include PA-3200 Series, PA-5200 Series, PA-7000 Series, and other Palo Alto models equipped with standard SFP interfaces. If your firewall accepts the original PAN-SFP-SX, it will accept this module.

Q: What fibre types can I use and how does that affect reach?
A: This transceiver supports OM1 (62.5/125um) fibre up to 220m and OM2/OM3/OM4 (50/125um) fibre up to 550m. Actual reach depends on fibre modal bandwidth and total link budget. The module provides a minimum 7.5dB optical budget, which is sufficient for the specified distances under typical conditions with clean connections and quality fibre.

Q: How do I access the DOM diagnostic data?
A: The transceiver implements SFF-8472 digital diagnostics accessible via the I2C interface. On Palo Alto firewalls, use CLI commands to view real-time optical transmit power, receive power, temperature, supply voltage, and laser bias current. This allows you to monitor link health, detect marginal connections, and verify fibre integrity without additional test equipment.

Q: Can I mix this transceiver with OEM Palo Alto optics on the same firewall?
A: Yes. This transceiver adheres to the same SFP MSA and IEEE 802.3z specifications as OEM modules, so it can coexist with Palo Alto or other vendor optics on the same chassis without conflict. The firewall treats each port independently, and the transceivers operate identically at the electrical and optical layer.