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Black Cisco SFP+ transceiver module with LC duplex connector

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Systems, Inc. DS-SFP-FC16G-SW= 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ transceiver server accessory 850 nm 400 m

SKU CH-GE35-TYMYA MPN DS-SFP-FC16G-SW=

16 Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ transceiver with LC duplex connector, 850 nm wavelength and up to 400 m reach on multi-mode fibre

  • Product typeSFP+
  • Product colorBlack
  • Details1 x Fiber Channel
  • Key features1 x LC Duplex Fiber Channel Network
  • 16 Gb Fibre Channel speed for high-throughput storage links
  • 850 nm wavelength optimised for short-range multimode fibre
  • Reaches 400 m over OM3/OM4 cabling
  • Hot-swappable SFP+ form factor fits Cisco MDS 9000 slots
  • LC duplex connector enables simple dual-fibre patching

Cisco 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+

This Cisco DS-SFP-FC16G-SW= transceiver provides 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for Cisco MDS 9000 Family director switches and fabric switches. It is designed for data-centre administrators who need short-range optical links on a port-by-port basis. The module operates at 850 nm over LC duplex multi-mode fibre.

Hot-swappable installation

The SFP+ form factor allows hot-swappable insertion into compatible Cisco MDS 9000 switching modules without powering down the chassis. Installers should align the module correctly and press firmly until the latch clicks. The most common issue is inserting the transceiver upside down or into a non-Fibre Channel port, which prevents the link from initialising.

Verify MDS 9000 compatibility

Before ordering, confirm that the target switch is a Cisco MDS 9000 Family director or fabric switch with an available SFP+ slot that supports 16Gb Fibre Channel (SW) optics. Check that the switching module part number, such as DS-X9448-768K9, lists this transceiver as supported. Ensure multi-mode LC duplex patch cables rated for 850 nm and distances up to 400 m are available for the intended link.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCisco
Product typeSFP+
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size340 × 250 × 10 mm

Questions about this item

How can I verify the 16Gb Fibre Channel link is active after installing the DS-SFP-FC16G-SW=?

The module plugs into a Cisco MDS 9000 port and the LC duplex connector shows a solid green link light when the 850 nm multi-mode fibre is seated and the far end is also a 16Gb SW transceiver.

What ships with the DS-SFP-FC16G-SW= and what must I source separately?

The transceiver itself is supplied; you must purchase LC duplex multi-mode patch cords rated for 850 nm and ensure the host switch is a Cisco MDS 9000 Family module such as the DS-X9448-768K9.

Which Cisco MDS 9000 module is this 850 nm 400 m SFP+ intended for?

It is qualified for the DS-X9448-768K9= 48-port 16Gb Fibre Channel switching module in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family directors.

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