IBM 41Y8596-01 4Gb/s 4GBase-SW 850nm 550m SFP Transceiver

SKU 41Y8596-01

Brand IBM

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 Type: Transceiver Module
Interface: SFP
Data Rate: 4 Gb/s
Wavelength: 850 nm
Fiber Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)
Maximum Reach: 550 m

Product details

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)

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.

Condition: Refurbished