IBM 21R9929 850nm Transceiver

Product Description

The IBM 21R9929 is an optical transceiver module operating at a wavelength of 850nm. Transceivers are critical components in modern networking infrastructure, enabling the conversion of electrical signals into optical signals for transmission over fiber optic cables, and vice versa. The 850nm wavelength is commonly used for short-reach optical communication, typically over multimode fiber. This transceiver is designed to facilitate high-speed data transmission between network devices such as switches, routers, and servers. It plays a vital role in establishing reliable and efficient network links, particularly in data centers and enterprise environments where high bandwidth and extended reach are required. The specific form factor and interface of the 21R9929 would depend on the network equipment it is intended to connect to, but it adheres to industry standards for optical transceivers. As an IBM-branded component, the 21R9929 is expected to be compatible with IBM's range of networking hardware, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance within IBM-centric environments. Its function is fundamental to building out robust and scalable fiber optic networks, supporting the ever-increasing demand for data throughput.