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IBM 45W0500 8GB/s 8GBase-SW Multi-mode Fiber 150m 850nm LC
- 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
- Multi-mode Fiber (MMF) support
- Maximum distance of 150 meters
- Wavelength of 850nm
- LC connector type
- Designed for Fibre Channel SANs
- Hot-pluggable module
- Reliable data transmission
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Data Rate
- 8Gb/s
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Fiber Type
- Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)
- Max Distance
- 150m
- Wavelength
- 850nm
- Connector
- LC
Product details
The IBM 45W0500 is a 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Transceiver Module. This module is designed for multi-mode fiber connections, supporting a distance of up to 150 meters at a wavelength of 850nm, utilizing an LC connector.
Technical Information
| Data Rate | 8Gb/s |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Fiber Type | Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) |
| Max Distance | 150m |
Additional Specifications
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Connector | LC |
| Brand | IBM |
Description
The IBM 45W0500 is a high-performance Fibre Channel transceiver module engineered for multi-mode fiber optic applications. Operating at a speed of 8Gb/s, this module is designed to provide reliable and efficient connectivity within Storage Area Networks (SANs). It supports transmissions over multi-mode fiber for distances up to 150 meters, utilizing a wavelength of 850nm, which is standard for short-range multi-mode communication. The module features an LC connector, a common and robust interface for fiber optic connections, ensuring secure and stable physical links. Its 8Gb/s capability makes it suitable for a wide range of enterprise storage solutions, offering a balance of speed and cost-effectiveness for many SAN deployments. The transceiver is designed to be hot-pluggable, allowing for installation and replacement without the need to power down the host system, thereby minimizing downtime. This IBM transceiver is a key component for connecting servers to storage devices or switches in a Fibre Channel environment. It ensures data integrity and high throughput, which are essential for demanding applications such as virtualization, database operations, and high-performance computing. The 45W0500 is built to meet the rigorous demands of enterprise IT infrastructure, providing a dependable link for critical data.
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