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IBM 41Y8596-04-UK 4Gb/s 4GBase-SW 850nm 550m SFP Transceiver
- 4Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
- SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver
- 850nm wavelength
- Supports up to 550 meters transmission distance
- Multimode fiber compatibility
- Designed for SAN and Fibre Channel networking
- Hot-pluggable for easy installation
- Low power consumption
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- SFP Transceiver Module
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Data Rate
- 4Gb/s
- Wavelength
- 850nm
- Fiber Type
- Multimode
- Max Distance
- 550m
Product details
The IBM 41Y8596-04-UK is a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel SFP transceiver module. It operates at 850nm wavelength and supports a transmission distance of up to 550 meters over multimode fiber, enabling high-speed network connectivity for storage area networks (SANs) and other Fibre Channel applications.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SFP Transceiver Module |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Data Rate | 4Gb/s |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
Additional Specifications
| Fiber Type | Multimode |
| Max Distance | 550m |
| Form Factor | SFP |
Description
The IBM 41Y8596-04-UK is a high-performance Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver module specifically designed for Fibre Channel networks. With a data transfer rate of 4 Gigabits per second (Gb/s), this module is crucial for enabling fast and reliable communication within Storage Area Networks (SANs) and other Fibre Channel-based infrastructure. The 850nm wavelength operation makes it suitable for short-to-medium reach applications, typically utilizing multimode fiber optic cabling. This SFP transceiver supports transmission distances of up to 550 meters over multimode fiber. This capability allows for flexible network design, accommodating connections between servers, storage devices, and switches within a data center or campus environment. The hot-pluggable nature of the SFP form factor ensures that the module can be installed or replaced without the need to power down the host equipment, minimizing downtime and simplifying network maintenance. Its compact size and low power consumption also contribute to efficient rack space utilization and reduced operational costs. The 41Y8596-04-UK is engineered to meet the stringent demands of enterprise networking, providing robust connectivity and signal integrity. It is an essential component for building scalable and high-availability storage solutions, ensuring that critical data can be accessed and managed efficiently. Whether used for server connectivity to SAN switches or for inter-switch links, this IBM SFP transceiver delivers reliable performance for demanding Fibre Channel applications.
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