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IBM 55F6157 Gigabit Ethernet Fibre SFF Transceiver Module
- Gigabit Ethernet Fibre Channel SFP Transceiver Module
- Provides high-speed network connectivity
- Utilizes fiber optic cabling
- Supports 1Gbps data transfer rates
- Hot-pluggable for easy installation and replacement
- Designed for IBM networking equipment
- Ideal for SAN and high-performance Ethernet applications
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Transceiver Module
- Interface
- Gigabit Ethernet Fibre Channel
- Form Factor
- SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable)
- Data Rate
- 1 Gbps
- Connector Type
- LC (typically)
- Media Type
- Fiber Optic
Product details
The IBM 55F6157 is a Gigabit Ethernet Fibre Channel SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) transceiver module. It is designed to provide high-speed network connectivity for IBM systems, enabling data transfer over fiber optic cables. This module is essential for building robust and scalable storage area networks (SANs) and high-performance Ethernet networks.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Transceiver Module |
| Interface | Gigabit Ethernet Fibre Channel |
| Form Factor | SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) |
Additional Specifications
| Data Rate | 1 Gbps |
| Connector Type | LC (typically) |
| Media Type | Fiber Optic |
Description
The IBM 55F6157 is a high-performance Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver module engineered to deliver reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over fiber optic infrastructure. This module is specifically designed to interface with IBM networking equipment, facilitating seamless integration into existing enterprise network architectures. Its primary function is to convert electrical signals into optical signals for transmission over fiber optic cables and vice versa, enabling high-speed data communication between network devices. This transceiver module supports a data transfer rate of 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps), making it suitable for a wide range of applications including Storage Area Networks (SANs), high-speed Ethernet links, and data center interconnects. The SFP form factor ensures compatibility with a broad spectrum of network switches, routers, and other networking hardware that feature SFP ports. Its hot-pluggable design allows for installation or replacement without the need to power down the host device, minimizing network downtime and simplifying maintenance procedures. The 55F6157 module is typically used with multimode or single-mode fiber optic cables, depending on the specific variant and required transmission distance. It plays a critical role in ensuring efficient and dependable data flow, supporting the demanding bandwidth requirements of modern enterprise IT environments. By providing a robust optical interface, it contributes to the overall performance, scalability, and reliability of the network infrastructure.
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