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IBM ACHU-2078 16Gb Fc Lw SFP Transceivers
- 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
- SFP Form Factor
- Low Wavelength (LW) operation
- Designed for SAN connectivity
- Enables high-speed data transfer
- Compatible with IBM storage and networking hardware
- Single transceiver unit
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Product Overview
The IBM ACHU-2078 is a 16Gb Fibre Channel (FC) Low Wavelength (LW) SFP transceiver. It is designed for high-speed SAN connectivity, facilitating efficient data transfer between servers and storage devices within an enterprise network.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SFP Transceiver |
| Interface | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 16 Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Wavelength | Low Wavelength (LW) |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
Product Description
The IBM ACHU-2078 is a single SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver module engineered for 16 Gigabit Fibre Channel (FC) networks. Fibre Channel is the predominant protocol for high-speed storage area networks (SANs), enabling direct, high-bandwidth connections between servers and storage arrays. The 16 Gb/s data rate provides substantial throughput, essential for demanding enterprise storage applications, virtualization environments, and large-scale data processing tasks. This transceiver operates using 'Low Wavelength' (LW) technology, which typically denotes a specific optical wavelength range optimized for performance and distance within Fibre Channel deployments. The SFP form factor ensures broad compatibility with a wide range of SAN switches, host bus adapters (HBAs), and other networking equipment that adheres to the SFP standard. This module is a critical component for establishing or expanding SAN infrastructure. The ACHU-2078 is designed to facilitate reliable and rapid data exchange, thereby minimizing latency and maximizing Input/Output (I/O) performance for critical business applications. Its integration into IBM's storage and networking ecosystem ensures seamless compatibility and optimal performance within environments that leverage IBM hardware, contributing to a robust and efficient storage solution.
