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Nortel Optical SFP+ XFP Transceivers - Refurbished, Used
Nortel optical transceivers are the pluggable optics that keep older Nortel and Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch and optical platforms running, and the XFP modules on this page carry 10 Gigabit links over single-mode fiber between buildings and across a campus. The NTTP81BA-03 and its equivalent SXP3101NV-N2 are 10GBASE-LR/LW XFPs at 1310 nm, which is the standard choice for single-mode runs up to about 10 km. NetworkTigers sells these Nortel XFP transceivers refurbished and used, and every unit is tested in a live port before it ships so it works when it arrives.
Nortel transceivers by speed, reach and form factor
| Part number | Speed, reach and form factor | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| NTTP81BA | 10G XFP, 10GBASE-LR/LW, 1310 nm single-mode, LC duplex, about 10 km | NTTP81BA |
| NTTP81BA-03 | Revision-coded version of the same 10G LR/LW XFP, 1310 nm single-mode | NTTP81BA-03 |
| SXP3101NV-N2 | Manufacturer part number found on NTTP81BA-03 modules, same 10G LR/LW XFP optic | SXP3101NV-N2 |
| 10G single-mode XFP | All 10 Gigabit single-mode XFP optics on this page for Nortel 10G ports | NTTP81BA | SXP3101NV-N2 |
| Nortel optics, refurbished and used | Tested spares for keeping existing Nortel 10G links in service | NTTP81BA-03 |
| Related optics | Transceivers for other platforms | Extreme optics | Juniper optics | Cisco optics | Nokia optics |
Which Nortel transceiver do I need?
Match three things: form factor, fiber type and reach. XFP is the older, larger 10G module; it is not the same slot as SFP+, so confirm the port on your switch or line card physically takes an XFP before ordering. These LR/LW optics need single-mode fiber with LC connectors on both ends. LR covers 10 Gigabit Ethernet and LW covers the 10G WAN PHY rate, so the same module works on either kind of port. Reach is about 10 km on good fiber; for a short run inside a building it still works, but check the receive power is not too high on very short patches and add an attenuator if needed. Both ends of the link should be the same wavelength and reach class. If you also run Nortel SFP ports at 1G, those take different modules; tell us the switch model and port type and we will confirm the right optic.
Frequently asked questions
Why do listings show both NTTP81BA-03 and SXP3101NV-N2 for the same module?
NTTP81BA-03 is the Nortel order code printed on the label, and SXP3101NV-N2 is the optic manufacturer's own part number on the same module. Either number identifies the same 10G LR/LW XFP.
Will a third-party 10GBASE-LR XFP work in a Nortel port instead?
Many Nortel platforms check the vendor coding on the module and may report an unsupported optic or leave the port down. Using the Nortel-coded part avoids that, which is why these modules are still in demand.
Can I link a Nortel XFP to a 10GBASE-LR SFP+ on the other end?
Yes. LR is a standard, so an XFP on one switch and an SFP+ on the other interoperate as long as both are 1310 nm single-mode LR optics and the fiber is single-mode.
NetworkTigers has sold enterprise network equipment since 1996. Every transceiver carries the NetworkTigers 365-day warranty. Need several or a part that is not listed? Ask us for a quote.
Nortel NTTP81BA 03 10GB BASE-LR LW 1310nm XFP Transceiver
$ 44.99
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Nortel NTTP81BA-03 10GB Base-LR/LW 1310nm SXP3101NV-N2 XFP Transceiver
$ 69.99
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Nortel SXP3101NV-N2 10GB BASE-LR LW 1310nm XFP Transceiver
$ 49.99
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