Discover how to choose the right SFP module for your fiber optic network in 5 key steps: compatibility, environment, fiber type, wavelength, and data rate. SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) is a compact, hot-swappable module used in network devices such as switches, routers, and servers to provide network connectivity and is widely used in network communications. By using different interfaces and single-mode or multimode fiber depending on the. This post is going to explore those problems: SFP module types and applications and how to choose suitable SFP modules. A simple example: A 10G-SR and a 10G-LR may both support 10Gbps. But using the wrong one can cause: or unnecessary cost.