Connect X2-10GB-LR to 10GBASE-SR

Good day,
Is it possible to connect X2-10GB-LR to 10GBASE-SR with 4-5 metre patch cord?
Cisco X2-10GB-LR
The Cisco 10GBASE-LR Module supports a link length of 10 kilometers on standard single-mode fiber (SMF, G.652).
Сisco X2
Wavelength (nm)
Cable Type
Core Size (Microns)
Modal Bandwidth (MHz*km)
Cable Distance*
Cisco X2-10GB-LRM
1310
MMF
62.5
50.0
50.0
500
400
500
220m
100m
220m
SMF
G.652
300m
The Cisco 10GBASE-SR Module supports a link length of 26m on standard Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)-grade multimode fiber (MMF). Using 2000MHz*km MMF (OM3), up to 300m link lengths are possible. Using 4700MHz*km MMF (OM4), up to 400m link lengths are possible.
Cisco SFP+
Wavelength (nm)
Cable Type
Core Size (Microns)
Modal Bandwidth (MHz*km)***
Cable Distance*
Cisco SFP-10G-SR
Cisco SFP-10G-SR-X
850
MMF
62.5
62.5
50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
160 (FDDI)
200 (OM1)
400
500 (OM2)
2000 (OM3)
4700 (OM4)
26m
33m
66m
82m
300m
400m

Not possible. You need to use modules with the same wavelengths, i. e. SR to SR or LR to LR.

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