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IBM 41Y8596-01 4Gb/s 4GBase-SW 850nm 550m SFP Transceiver
- Form Factor: SFP
- Data Rate: 4Gb/s
- Wavelength: 850nm
- Fiber Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)
- Maximum Distance: 550m
- Connector Type: LC
- Application: Fibre Channel
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Product Overview
The IBM 41Y8596-01 is a 4Gb/s SFP transceiver designed for Fibre Channel applications over multi-mode fiber. It operates at 850nm and supports distances up to 550 meters, utilizing an LC connector.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Transceiver Module |
| Interface | SFP |
| Data Rate | 4 Gb/s |
| Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Fiber Type | Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) |
Additional Specifications
| Maximum Reach | 550 m |
| Connector Type | LC |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Standard | 4GFC (4Gb Fibre Channel) |
Product Description
The IBM 41Y8596-01 is a 4Gb/s Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver module specifically designed for Fibre Channel (FC) storage area networks (SANs). It enables high-speed connectivity over multi-mode fiber optic cables, supporting data rates of 4 Gigabits per second. This transceiver operates at a wavelength of 850nm, which is standard for short-wavelength optics used with multi-mode fiber. It is capable of reaching distances of up to 550 meters, making it suitable for connecting servers to storage arrays within a data center or across a local area network. Featuring a duplex LC connector, the 41Y8596-01 ensures a secure and reliable physical connection. This module is a critical component for IBM storage solutions and other SAN environments requiring high-performance, low-latency connectivity for storage traffic.
