Description
Introduction to Fibre Channel SFP+ 150M Optical Transceiver
The IBM AFBR-57D9AMZ-IB1 8GB Shortwave Fibre Channel (8GFC) SFP+ 150M Optical Transceiver is a high-performance optical transceiver module that is designed to support 8Gbps Fibre Channel applications over short distances. This module is a Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) device that can be easily plugged into SFP+ ports on switches, routers, and other networking devices.
The IBM AFBR-57D9AMZ-IB1 8GB Shortwave Fibre Channel (8GFC) SFP+ 150M Optical Transceiver is capable of transmitting data over distances of up to 150 meters using multimode fiber optic cables. This makes it ideal for use in data centers and other enterprise applications where high-speed, low-latency connectivity is required over short distances.
Design and Features
The IBM AFBR-57D9AMZ-IB1 8GB Shortwave Fibre Channel (8GFC) SFP+ 150M Optical Transceiver is designed to meet the high-performance requirements of modern data centers and enterprise networks. It features advanced technology that enables it to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity over short distances.
The key features of the IBM AFBR-57D9AMZ-IB1 8GB Shortwave Fibre Channel (8GFC) SFP+ 150M Optical Transceiver include:
- High-Speed Performance: The IBM AFBR-57D9AMZ-IB1 8GB Shortwave Fibre Channel (8GFC) SFP+ 150M Optical Transceiver supports data rates of up to 8Gbps, making it ideal for high-speed connectivity applications.
- Short-Distance Connectivity: The module is designed to transmit data over distances of up to 150 meters using multimode fiber optic cables, making it ideal for short-distance connectivity applications in data centers and other enterprise networks.
- Small Form-Factor: The IBM AFBR-57D9AMZ-IB1 8GB Shortwave Fibre Channel (8GFC) SFP+ 150M Optical Transceiver is a Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) device that can be easily plugged into SFP+ ports on switches, routers, and other networking devices.
- Hot-Pluggable: The module is hot-pluggable, which means it can be inserted and removed from a switch or other networking device without the need to power down the device or disrupt network operations.
- Low Power Consumption: The IBM AFBR-57D9AMZ-IB1 8GB Shortwave Fibre Channel (8GFC) SFP+ 150M Optical Transceiver has low power consumption, which helps to reduce energy costs and minimize the environmental impact of networking operations.
- Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM): The module features Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM), which provides real-time information about the performance of the transceiver, including input/output power, temperature, and other diagnostic information
Applications of SFP+ Transceiver
The IBM AFBR-57D9AMZ-IB1 8GB Shortwave Fibre Channel (8GFC) SFP+ 150M Optical Transceiver is designed for use in Fiber Channel networks. Fiber Channel networks are commonly used in data centers and other high-performance computing environments, where high-speed data transmission is essential. The transceiver can be used in a wide range of network configurations, including:
- Storage area networks (SANs) – The transceiver can be used to connect storage devices in a SAN, allowing for high-speed data transfer between the servers and storage devices. SANs are commonly used in data centers and other high-performance computing environments, where large amounts of data need to be stored and accessed quickly.
- Clustered computing environments – The transceiver can be used to connect servers in a clustered computing environment, allowing for high-speed data transfer between the servers. Clustered computing environments are commonly used in scientific computing and other high-performance computing applications.
- High-performance computing – The transceiver can be used in high-performance computing environments, where large amounts of data need to be processed quickly. The high-speed data transfer capabilities of the transceiver make it ideal for use in these environments.
- Video streaming – The transceiver can be used in video streaming applications, where high-speed data transfer is essential for delivering high-quality video content. The transceiver can be used to transmit video data between servers and other networking equipment, allowing for seamless video streaming.
- Telecommunications – The transceiver can be used in telecommunications applications, where high-speed data transmission is essential for connecting different parts of a telecommunications network. The transceiver can be used to transmit data between switches and other networking equipment in a telecommunications network.
Main Specification about the IBM AFBR-57D9AMZ-IB1
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Part Number or SKU# AFBR-57D9AMZ-IB1
- Device Type: SFP+ Transceiver Module
Technical Information
- Data Rate: The AFBR-57D9AMZ-IB1 supports a data rate of up to 8.5 Gbps.
- Wavelength: The transceiver operates at a wavelength of 850 nm.
- Fiber Type: The transceiver is compatible with multimode fiber.
- Transmission Distance: The transceiver can transmit data over a distance of up to 150 meters.
- Connector Type: The AFBR-57D9AMZ-IB1 comes with a LC connector.
