Description
Product Overview
The 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair is a pair of small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) transceivers that are designed to provide reliable connectivity for networking devices. These transceivers are manufactured by IBM, a leading technology company that provides various IT solutions and services. They are part of the IBM System Networking product line and are specifically designed to work with IBM networking equipment.
The 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair is capable of transmitting data at a rate of 10 gigabits per second (10Gbps) and uses a long-wave laser to operate over distances of up to 10 kilometers (km). These transceivers are typically used in data center applications where high-speed connectivity over long distances is required.
Features of 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair
The 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair offers several features that make it an ideal choice for networking professionals. These features include:
- Compatibility – The 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair is designed to work with IBM networking equipment, including IBM switches and routers. This ensures that the transceivers are fully compatible with the equipment and can provide reliable connectivity.
- High-speed connectivity – The 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair is capable of transmitting data at a rate of 10Gbps, which makes it ideal for high-speed applications such as data center networking.
- Long-distance connectivity – The long-wave laser used in the 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair enables it to operate over distances of up to 10km. This makes it ideal for connecting devices that are located far apart.
- Hot-swappable – The 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair is hot-swappable, which means that it can be inserted or removed from a networking device without the need to power off the device. This makes it easy to install or replace the transceivers without disrupting network operations.
- Low power consumption – The 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair consumes relatively low power compared to other transceivers. This helps to reduce power consumption and lower operating costs.
Applications of 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair
The 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair is typically used in data center applications where high-speed connectivity over long distances is required. These transceivers are commonly used in the following applications:
- Server connectivity – The 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair can be used to connect servers located in different parts of a data center. This helps to ensure high-speed connectivity between servers and reduces latency.
- Storage connectivity – The 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair can be used to connect storage devices such as disk arrays and tape libraries. This enables data to be transferred at high speeds over long distances.
- Switch-to-switch connectivity – The 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair can be used to connect switches located in different parts of a data center. This helps to ensure that the network is properly connected and enables data to be transferred between switches at high speeds.
- High-speed internet connectivity – The 46N5340 IBM 10GB Long Wave SFP+ Pair can be used to provide high-speed internet connectivity to data centers.
Product Description about the IBM 46N5340
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Manufacturer Part Number: 46N5340
- Manufacturer Type: Networking
- Product Type: Transceiver
- Product Name: 10 Gigabit (GB)
- Manufacturer IBM Systems, Inc
- Product Model: 46N5340
Networking
- Device Type : Transceiver – 10 Gigabit (GB)
- Connectivity Technology: Wired





