Mikrotik SFP/SFP+ Ethernet modules do not meet standard

Hardware MikroTik hardware general
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Mikrotik SFP/SFP+ Ethernet modules do not meet standard..

Very frustrating. I have now confirmed the issue. I have also started a ticket..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFrv15ZJ8WI

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Which standard? :question:
(I love standards, there are so many of them) :slight_smile:

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Certainly a difficult question. These standards are also behind a paywall..

IEC 60603-7 ?

I found others the other day but I can’t seem to find them now. It turns out its hard to find the physical dimension standard via google.

As far as i can tell, these standards for dimensions have not changed in millennia. Also considering the 1/64" issue here, i think its more of a manufacturing issue rather then a standards issue.

Whatever standard is in use seems to work for all other mfgrs SFP/SFP+ Ethernet modules. Mikrotik is the only one that a MFP8 wont lock into..

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So the issue Is that some (all) SFP’s from Mikrotik do not “fit” or do not “lock” properly on other manufacturers sockets or plugs?

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Yes, and that all other manf SFP Ethernet modules do.. This indicates that the Mikrotik modules are the issue.

The connector is high end and high precision, not to mention expensive, and most likely is not used much by Mikrotik installers. However this is a issue that should be addressed as its most likely a manufacturing issue.

I think its possible that Telegartner is maybe the best RJ45 connector made and from German precision.

https://www.telegaertner.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Product_Highlights/27_RJ45_Steckverbinder/MFP8_Cat_6A__ISO_IEC__-_Fieldassembly_RJ45_plugs.pdf

https://www.telegaertner.com/en/product-highlights/rj45-connections/rj45-connector

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Ahh, The std is IEC 60603-7-51:2010 and is behind a paywall.. This physical standard has not changed in 15 years.

This is by design backwards compatible for all IEC 60603-7 specs..

https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/2707

So there appears to be only one standard and its well defined and all other mfgrs of SFP/SFP+ Ethernet modules appear to adhere to it. The only one that does not are the Mikrotik modules.

Im sure this is a easy to correct issue, im sure its just a oopsie in manufacturing. A AutoCAD drawing snapped a line 1/64" wrong.

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Mine clicks in just fine…

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Same here. I’ve never ever had any issues with the physical dimensions of any MikroTik SFP.

I doubt MikroTik even makes those anyway. AFAIK there are very few manufacturers woldwide that make SFP modules and most likely MikroTik just uses them and puts their own label and firmware on them.

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…they do

never had any issues
also with plugging them into a Cisco or Ubiquiti