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IBM 41Y8598 4Gb/s Short Wave Length SFP Transceiver Module
- 4Gb/s data transfer rate
- Short Wave Length (SWL) operation
- SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) form factor
- Designed for Fibre Channel applications
- Hot-pluggable for easy installation and replacement
- Compatible with IBM and other networking equipment supporting SFP
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Product Overview
The IBM 41Y8598 is a Short Wave Length SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver module designed for high-speed network connections. It operates at 4Gb/s, making it suitable for Fibre Channel applications and other high-bandwidth networking requirements.
Technical Information
| Data Rate | 4 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | SFP |
| Wavelength | Short Wave |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Connector Type | LC (typically) |
Product Description
The IBM 41Y8598 is a high-performance Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver module engineered to facilitate rapid data transmission over optical fiber. With a data transfer rate of 4 Gigabits per second (Gb/s), this module is specifically tailored for demanding networking environments, most notably Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs) and high-speed Ethernet links where low latency and high throughput are paramount. The 'Short Wave Length' designation indicates that this SFP module utilizes shorter wavelength light, typically in the 850nm range, which is commonly used for multi-mode fiber optic connections over shorter distances. This makes it an ideal solution for connecting devices within a data center, between racks, or across a campus environment where the distances do not necessitate the longer reach provided by long-wave SFPs. As an SFP module, the 41Y8598 is hot-pluggable, meaning it can be inserted or removed from network equipment without the need to power down the device. This feature is critical in enterprise environments where network uptime is essential, allowing for maintenance, upgrades, or replacements without interrupting ongoing operations. The module is designed to be compatible with a wide array of networking hardware that adheres to the SFP Multi-Source Agreement (MSA), ensuring broad interoperability.
