This TN-SFP-LX8-C43 delivers Transceiver functionality and is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles. Technical specifications include capacity of 1 GB, data rate of 1 Gb/s, wavelength of 1430 nm, range of 80 km. Workload fit covers VMware NSX overlay networking, Kubernetes pod-to-pod east-west bandwidth, Storage Replica replication, and high-throughput backup network paths between ToR switches and backup targets. Pro Disk Network maintains the TN-SFP-LX8-C43 in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The TN-SFP-LX8-C43 is a enterprise-grade transceiver component with capacity 1 GB, data rate 1 Gb/s, wavelength 1430 nm. Pro Disk Network sells the TN-SFP-LX8-C43 for $1,691.17 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Is the TN-SFP-LX8-C43 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every TN-SFP-LX8-C43 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the TN-SFP-LX8-C43 ship?
If in stock, the TN-SFP-LX8-C43 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The TN-SFP-LX8-C43 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
What is the TN-SFP-LX8-C43?
The TN-SFP-LX8-C43 is a network interface module with capacity 1 GB and data rate 1 Gb/s, manufactured for enterprise IT deployments. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of TN-SFP-LX8-C43
Pros
Matched-pair option for redundant link orders
Cabling and DAC/AOC labels clearly mark optic class
Cons
Not for hyperscale ZR coherent — different SKU family
Some vendors deprecate firmware on EOL part numbers
Mismatched optic+switch firmware can require manual override
Frequently Asked Questions about TN-SFP-LX8-C43
Is the TN-SFP-LX8-C43 a genuine part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every TN-SFP-LX8-C43 as factory-original inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the TN-SFP-LX8-C43 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every TN-SFP-LX8-C43 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the TN-SFP-LX8-C43 ship?
If in stock, the TN-SFP-LX8-C43 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the TN-SFP-LX8-C43?
New TN-SFP-LX8-C43 units carry the full manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the TN-SFP-LX8-C43?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The TN-SFP-LX8-C43 is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the TN-SFP-LX8-C43 carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the TN-SFP-LX8-C43 and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.