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Finisar Corporation

Finisar Corporation FTLF8528P2BCVProduct SFP transceiver

SKU CH-91WG-81WJZ MPN FTLF8528P2BCVProduct

SFP+ transceiver for 8.5 Gb/s Fibre Channel over 50/125 µm multimode fiber with LC duplex connector

  • Product typeTransceiver
  • Supports Fibre Channel links up to 8.5 Gb/s over multimode fiber
  • Compliant with FC-PI-4 Rev. 7.00 and SFF-8472 Rev 10.1 standards
  • Works with 50/125 µm multimode fiber via LC duplex connector
  • Hot-pluggable SFP form factor allows installation without system downtime
  • RoHS compliant and lead-free per Directive 2002/95/EC5

8.5 Gb/s Fibre Channel SFP+

This Finisar SFP+ transceiver delivers 8.5 Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity over multimode fiber for data networking equipment. It uses a hot-pluggable SFP form factor with a single LC duplex port. The module complies with FC-PI-4 Rev. 7.00 and SFF-8472 Rev 10.1 for managed switch and storage deployments. RoHS compliance and lead-free construction meet environmental directives.

Replaces lower-speed 4 Gb/s SFP modules

Upgrading from 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel transceivers doubles link bandwidth without changing cabling infrastructure. The jump is justified when storage arrays or server clusters saturate existing 4 Gb/s links during backup or replication windows. It is not suited for Ethernet-only networks or single-mode fiber plant requiring long-haul reach. Installations locked to proprietary vendor coding may need compatibility verification.

Handles 50/125 µm multimode links

The transceiver supports 50/125 µm multimode fiber for short-range connections inside racks or between adjacent cabinets. It provides headroom for 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel workloads including virtualised storage traffic and database mirroring. Distance limits are defined by the fiber grade and FC-PI-4 specifications rather than the module itself. It cannot operate on single-mode cable or reach campus-scale distances.

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Price $4.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFinisar
Product typeTransceiver

Questions about this item

Does the SFP+ module fit a standard hot-pluggable cage?

Yes, the Finisar FTLF8528P2BCV uses the SFP form factor and is hot-pluggable, so it slides into any standard SFP/SFP+ cage without tools.

What is the correct fibre polishing and insertion step for the LC duplex connector?

Use 50/125 µm multimode patch cords with LC duplex connectors; fully seat both ferrules until the latch clicks, otherwise the link will not come up.

When should I plan to replace the transceiver in a Fibre Channel SAN?

Replace it if the module fails digital diagnostic monitoring thresholds defined in SFF-8472 Rev 10.1 or after a firmware upgrade that requires FC-PI-4 Rev 7.00 compliance.

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