PAN-SFP-ZX-BCC | Palo Alto Compatible 1GB Single-Mode ZR - 70km (1000BASE-ZX)

Q: Will this work in place of the Palo Alto PAN-SFP-ZX?
A: Yes. The PAN-SFP-ZX-BCC is coded to function identically to the Palo Alto PAN-SFP-ZX. It shares the same 1000BASE-ZX standard compliance, SFP form factor, 1.25Gbps data rate, 1550nm wavelength, and duplex LC interface. It is plug-and-play compatible and will initialize, link, and perform exactly as the OEM module in any Palo Alto device with a Gigabit SFP port.

Q: Which Palo Alto platforms support this transceiver?
A: This transceiver is compatible with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and appliances that feature 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports. This includes PA-Series, PA-5000 Series, PA-3000 Series, PA-7000 Series, and other models with SFP slots. Confirm your device has a Gigabit SFP port (not SFP+) and supports 1000BASE fiber standards.

Q: What fiber type and reach does this module support?
A: This module operates exclusively on single-mode fiber (SMF) with OS1 or OS2 specification. Maximum reach is 70km per the 1000BASE-ZX standard, with up to 80km achievable under ideal conditions (low splice count, high-quality fiber, minimal connector loss). The 21dB link budget accommodates most single-mode deployments. For spans shorter than approximately 10km where insertion loss is below 8dB, install a 10dB inline attenuator at each end to avoid receiver saturation.

Q: Can I access DOM data from this transceiver?
A: Yes. This module includes Digital Optical Monitoring per the SFF-8472 specification. Via the I2C interface, you can retrieve real-time operational parameters including optical transmit and receive power levels, laser bias current, module temperature, and supply voltage. Most Palo Alto CLI commands and SNMP management tools will display these values, enabling proactive monitoring of link health and optical power margins.

Q: Can I use this transceiver with multimode fiber or OM3/OM4 patch cables?
A: No. This is a 1550nm single-mode transceiver designed for 9/125um SMF fiber only. Multimode fiber (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5) has a 50um or 62.5um core and is not compatible with the 1550nm wavelength or the narrow-beam laser used in this module. Connecting this transceiver to multimode fiber will result in no link or severely degraded performance. For multimode applications up to 550m, use a 1000BASE-SX transceiver instead.