Why the HALNy HLX-SFPX Is a Must-Have for ISPs and Engineers

Hey again, Juan David here. Let’s talk about pain points — specifically, all the time (and money) we waste installing traditional ONUs. If you’ve ever climbed into a cabinet just to mount one more box, this post is for you.

A Tiny Stick Solving Big Problems The HALNy HLX-SFPX is an ONU hidden inside an SFP+ stick. Just plug it into a switch or router with a 10G SFP+ port, connect your fiber, and you’re done. It’s that easy. And no power brick? Count me in.

This thing is made for harsh real-world conditions — literally. With an operating temp of up to 85°C you can deploy it indoors or in challenging environments without worry.

Use Case: MDU and RV Park FTTH Deployments Imagine this: You’re rolling out fiber to 100 apartment units. Normally that means 100 ONUs with their own power sources. With the HLX-SFPX, each unit just needs a MikroTik or Ubiquiti switch with an SFP+ port. Plug and go. That’s how we cut clutter and cost on multi-unit projects.

Tech Perks Engineers Love

• Full Layer 2 support with bridging, VLAN, and QoS
• Multicast via IGMP Snooping
• Rate limiting, packet classification (DSCP, COS)
• AES encryption for secure transport
• OMCI provisioning for remote setup

Who’s It Compatible With?

OLT Brands:

 Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, DASAN, ZYXEL, FIBERHOME, ZHONE, Cisco/Altice, CALIX, ADTRAN, Raisecom, ISKRATEL

 Routers/Switches:

• MikroTik: CCR2004-16G-2S+, CRS317-1G-16S+RM, CCR2116-12G-4S+, CCR1016-12S-1S+, CCR1009-7G-1C-1S+, and more
• Ubiquiti: EFG, UDM-Pro-Max, UDM-SE, UCG-Fiber, UDM-Pro, UDR7, UCG-Pro and more
• Cisco, Juniper, HPE Aruba and more enterprise-grade SFP+ gear

Wrap-Up: Why This Stick Saves Us Time

This little stick cuts install time in half, reduces support calls, and makes scaling fiber rollouts simpler than ever. I’ve recommended it to dozens of ISPs and integrators. Every time it’s plugged in, it’s a win. If you’re serious about FTTH without the overhead, get your hands on the HLX-SFPX.