PAN-SFP-LX: Palo Alto 1000BASE-LX SFP Optical Transceiver Module
Also listed as: PAN-SFP-LX=, 10-000002-00
The Palo Alto PAN-SFP-LX is a 1000BASE-LX SFP optical transceiver providing Gigabit Ethernet transmission up to 10 kilometers over single mode optical fibre for branch gateways.
Specifications
| Part number | PAN-SFP-LX |
|---|---|
| Brand | Palo Alto |
| Type | Transceivers |
| Other numbers | PAN-SFP-LX=, 10-000002-00 |
| Status | current |
| Form factor | SFP |
| Speed | 1GbE |
| Wavelength nm | 1,310 |
| Connector | LC duplex |
| Cable type | Single Mode Fibre |
| Max distance m | 10,000 |
About the PAN-SFP-LX
The Palo Alto PAN-SFP-LX transceiver delivers reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over intermediate campus distances and metropolitan optical loops. Operating at 1310 nanometers on single mode fibre, it provides low latency optical transport up to 10 kilometers for connecting distributed enterprise facilities and branch offices.
Compatibility
Compatible with Palo Alto PA-220, PA-400 Series, PA-800 Series, PA-1400 Series, and PA-3200 Series firewalls. It operates seamlessly in standard SFP slots and multi-speed SFP+ ports with full configuration support and digital diagnostic reporting in PAN-OS.
How to identify a genuine unit
Packaged in an SFP metal enclosure with a blue optical latch bail signifying 1310nm single mode laser optics. The product label carries Palo Alto Networks branding, model designation PAN-SFP-LX, serial tracking barcode, and international regulatory safety marks.
Buying used
Inspect optical ferrule surfaces for cleanliness and verify mechanical integrity of the bail latch. Seat the transceiver into a test firewall to confirm link negotiation at 1000Mbps and review system messages to ensure genuine optics recognition without hardware warnings.
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Check compatibility with Palo Alto Networks
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Palo Alto Networks has tested with the Palo Alto PAN-SFP-LX.
- Compatibility Palo Alto Networks Compatibility Matrix
- Support Palo Alto Networks Support
FAQ
What is the maximum optical link distance?
It supports links up to 10 kilometers over standard single mode optical fibre.
Can it operate over multimode cabling?
Yes, it can reach up to 550 meters over multimode fibre using a mode conditioning patch cord.
Buying or selling PAN-SFP-LX?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Palo Alto Networks Transceiver and Cable Compatibility, checked 2026-10-27