Huawei 10 Gigabit Optical Module Identification

Huawei 10 Gigabit optical modules can be identified by their type, certification label, and switch-reported vendor information.

Types of 10GE Optical Modules

Huawei 10GE modules include SFP+ and XFP types. SFP+ modules are small form-factor pluggable modules supporting 10 Gbit/s transmission, while XFP modules are slightly larger and also support 10 Gbit/s with LC fiber connectors . Modules can be single-mode (SM) or multimode (MM), and some are single-fiber bidirectional (BIDI), which must be used in complementary pairs (e.g., SFP-10G-BXD1 with SFP-10G-BXU1), .

Certification and Identification

Huawei requires that switches use certified optical modules to ensure reliability. Modules delivered after July 1, 2013 for 10GE or lower speeds are certified if the label contains "HUAWEI", the Manufactured date is later than 2013-07-01, the display version is V200R001C00 or later, and the Vendor Name in the display transceiver command shows HUAWEI . Non-certified modules may display the original manufacturer name and can affect service stability.

Reading Module Information on Huawei Switches

To identify a module and check its status, use the following commands on a Huawei switch :

• display interface <interface-type> <interface-number>: Shows interface rate, module type, link status, and traffic statistics.
• display transceiver: Displays detailed module information including Vendor Name, wavelength, and optical power.
• display elabel: Confirms certification and manufacturing date. For example, a certified 10GE SFP+ module connected to a switch will show Vendor Name: HUAWEI, and the module type (e.g., SFP-10G-LR) along with operational parameters like transmit and receive power.

Special Considerations

• BIDI modules must be paired correctly to function.
• Single-mode modules cannot use multimode fiber and vice versa.
• Modules connected via high-speed or AOC cables may display the original manufacturer name; certification verification requires contacting Huawei support . By checking the physical label, switch-reported vendor information, and module type, you can accurately identify and verify Huawei 10 Gigabit optical modules.