Lenovo SFP+ transceivermodule - 16Gb Fibre Channel (SW)

Storage administrators deploying Lenovo ThinkSystem or IBM Storage arrays in data centers rely on this SFP+ transceiver to link servers and switches over short-range multimode fiber. It delivers 16 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity for high-throughput SAN workloads.

Key specifications

• Form factor: SFP+
• Data rate: 16 Gbps Fibre Channel
• Wavelength: 850 nm (shortwave)
• Connector: LC duplex
• Fibre type: multimode (OM3/OM4)
• Max distance: 100 m on OM3, 125 m on OM4
• Hot-swappable with digital diagnostics monitoring (DDM)

Why choose it

This module is engineered for reliable 16GFC SAN links, with low power consumption under 1 W and support for DDM to monitor link health. Its SFP+ MSA compliance ensures compatibility with a wide range of Lenovo and IBM storage equipment.

Ideal use cases

• Connecting servers to Fibre Channel switches in enterprise SANs
• Linking storage controllers over short multimode fiber runs
• Upgrading existing 8GFC infrastructure to 16GFC

Good to know

The transceiver operates in temperatures from 0°C to 70°C and supports hot-swapping for minimal downtime during maintenance.