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The Cisco® Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP), Enhanced Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+), and X2 devices for use on the Cisco MDS 9000 Family of products are hot-swappable transceivers that plug into ports on the Cisco MDS 9000 Family director switching modules and fabric switches. These transceivers give users the flexibility to
choose different cabling types and distances on a port-by-port basis.
Cisco - SFP+ transceiver module - 16Gb Fibre Channel (SW) - fibre optic - LC multi-mode - up to 400 m - 850 nm - for P/N: DS-X9448-768K9=
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The Cisco 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SW SFP+ is a shortwave fiber-optic transceiver with an LC duplex connector, suited to network administrators expanding or replacing links in compatible Cisco MDS 9000 Fibre Channel systems.
Recommended For
- SAN administrators connecting a Cisco MDS-supported Fibre Channel port to storage or a server over multimode fiber with duplex LC connectors.
- Teams maintaining a compatible Cisco MDS SAN that need a replacement or spare shortwave optic for supported 4-, 8-, or 16-Gbps Fibre Channel ports.
- Data-center teams building short-reach Fibre Channel links over multimode fiber; Cisco lists reach up to 100 m on OM3 or 125 m on OM4/OM5 at 16 Gbps.
- Operators upgrading or extending a Fibre Channel fabric who want one Cisco optic that supports 4-, 8-, and 16-Gbps link speeds on compatible MDS ports.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Connecting a Fibre Channel host bus adapter in a server to a compatible Cisco SAN switch: the transceiver provides the optical link used to carry the server’s storage traffic to the SAN.
- Linking a storage array’s Fibre Channel controller ports to a SAN switch: the optical connection lets compatible servers access shared block storage through the Fibre Channel fabric.
- Adding a short-reach Fibre Channel link within a server room or data-center rack row: with compatible multimode fiber, this shortwave optic can connect nearby SAN equipment; the supported distance depends on the fiber grade and link speed.
- Keeping an existing 4- or 8-Gbps Fibre Channel link operating while refreshing an optic: Cisco lists this transceiver as autosensing 4/8/16-Gbps, so the negotiated rate depends on the connected equipment and port configuration.
- Replacing a failed shortwave Fibre Channel optic or stocking a spare for SAN maintenance: it is listed as a Cisco 16-Gbps Fibre Channel SW SFP+ spare, but confirm the switch model, port support, and fiber type before installation.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Data networking and data-center connectivity with servers, storage systems, or networking equipment |
| Fibre Channel Interface And Connectivity | SFP+ optical transceiver for 16 Gbps Fibre Channel, with one LC duplex connection |
| Color | Black |
| Model Identifiers | Cisco DS-SFP-FC16G-SW= |