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IBM 00W1242-04 8Gb/s 8GBase-SW Shortwave FC 850nm SFP Transceiver
- Data Rate: 8Gb/s
- Standard: 8GBase-SW Fibre Channel
- Wavelength: 850nm
- Fiber Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)
- Connector Type: LC Duplex
- Application: SAN (Storage Area Network)
- Form Factor: SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable)
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Key specifications
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- SFP Transceiver
- Data Rate
- 8Gb/s
- Standard
- 8GBase-SW Fibre Channel
- Wavelength
- 850nm
- Fiber Type
- Multi-Mode Fiber
- Connector
- LC Duplex
Product details
The IBM 00W1242-04 is a high-speed SFP transceiver designed for Fibre Channel SANs. It supports 8Gb/s Fibre Channel shortwave (SW) applications, operating at 850nm for multi-mode fiber connections.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SFP Transceiver |
| Data Rate | 8Gb/s |
| Standard | 8GBase-SW Fibre Channel |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
Additional Specifications
| Fiber Type | Multi-Mode Fiber |
| Connector | LC Duplex |
| Form Factor | SFP |
| Application | SAN |
Description
The IBM 00W1242-04 is a critical component for building high-performance Storage Area Networks (SANs). This SFP transceiver is specifically designed to support the demanding requirements of Fibre Channel environments, offering a robust data rate of 8Gb/s. It adheres to the 8GBase-SW standard, which is optimized for shortwave applications over multi-mode fiber, making it suitable for intra-data center connectivity. Operating at a wavelength of 850nm, this transceiver utilizes multi-mode fiber (MMF) infrastructure, which is commonly found in enterprise data centers. The LC duplex connector ensures a secure and reliable physical link between network devices, such as servers, storage arrays, and Fibre Channel switches. The SFP form factor allows for hot-swappable deployment, providing flexibility and minimizing downtime during network maintenance or expansion. This transceiver is engineered by IBM to deliver consistent performance and reliability in mission-critical SAN deployments. Its ability to handle high-speed data transfers is essential for applications requiring low latency and high throughput, such as database operations, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The 00W1242-04 is a key enabler for efficient and scalable storage solutions.
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