Lenovo 01DC665 Storage V3700 V2 16Gb Fc Lw SFP Transceivers

Description

The Lenovo 01DC665 is a critical component for expanding the connectivity of the Lenovo Storage V3700 V2 system. These are 16Gb Fibre Channel (FC) SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) transceivers, specifically designed for Long Wave (LW) applications. Fibre Channel is a high-speed networking technology primarily used for connecting storage devices to servers in Storage Area Networks (SANs). The 16Gbps data rate ensures high throughput for demanding storage workloads, enabling faster data access and improved application performance. These SFP transceivers utilize Long Wave optics, which are designed for extended reach over single-mode fiber optic cables. This allows the V3700 V2 storage system to be connected to SAN switches or other storage devices located at greater distances, typically up to 10 kilometers, depending on the specific optics and fiber quality. The LC duplex connector is the standard interface for these types of transceivers, ensuring broad compatibility with Fibre Channel switches and HBAs (Host Bus Adapters). By installing the Lenovo 01DC665 transceivers, administrators can integrate the Storage V3700 V2 into existing or new Fibre Channel SAN environments. This is essential for environments requiring high availability, performance, and scalability for their storage infrastructure, such as enterprise data centers, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters. The transceivers are a key enabler for robust data access and management.

Condition: Refurbished