Cradlepoint BXS5-30005GB-GN 2.5G SFP Module
Overview
The BXS5-30005GB-GN is a 2.5G SFP module designed to extend uplink capacity on Cradlepoint NC Enterprise branch routers and fixed-site appliances. Install this module into the SFP+ slot (LAN/WAN switchable) to support multi-gigabit fiber connectivity — solving the common branch scenario where a single GbE port limits WAN throughput or you need secondary fiber diversity. The 2.5G speed lets you push higher aggregate bandwidth over a single fiber run without jumping to 10G cost and complexity.
Compatibility
The BXS5-30005GB-GN installs into the SFP+ slot on Cradlepoint NC Enterprise branch systems. Confirm your router model supports SFP+ fiber modules and that the slot is configured for WAN or LAN use — the slot is switchable depending on your topology. Contact the branch router documentation or your systems engineer to verify the exact NC model in your deployment supports SFP+ modules; not all variants include this expansion capability. Once installed, the module operates at 2.5G speed on auto-negotiation with compatible fiber uplinks.
Installation Notes
Insert the SFP module firmly into the SFP+ slot until the retention clip locks — no torque spec required, hand-firm insertion is sufficient. Attach duplex LC fiber connectors (single-mode or multi-mode, depending on your fiber run) to both ports on the module. Ensure fiber is clean; dirty connectors reduce signal quality and can cause link negotiation failures. The module operates across the branch temperature range (0°C to 50°C / 32°F to 122°F), so standard indoor branch enclosures are suitable. No additional power supply needed — the module draws power from the router backplane.
What's in the Box
- 1x Cradlepoint BXS5-30005GB-GN 2.5G SFP Module
