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00Y3345 IBM 16Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ Optical Transceiver 300M 850nm

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00Y3345
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 16Gbps Fibre Channel optical transceiver
  • 300 meter range over multimode fiber
  • 850nm wavelength for short-distance data links
  • Compatible with SFP+ interfaces
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$44.00

Product Overview

The IBM QLogic 16GB SW SFP+ 300M 850nm Optical Transceiver enables 16Gbps Fibre Channel communication over multimode fiber, designed for short-distance links within data centers. It fits standard SFP+ ports, supporting high-speed storage networking without compromising signal quality.

General Information

Brand IBM
Part Number 00Y3345

Technical Information

Form Factor SFP+
Media MMF
Type VCSEL
Power Consumption ≤1 W (typical ~0.9 W)
Protocols Fibre Channel (16Gb)
Connector LC Duplex
DOM Support Yes

Physical Characteristics

Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished


Product Description

This IBM QLogic 16GB SW SFP+ optical transceiver is designed for high-speed data transmission in storage area networks (SANs) and other enterprise environments. It converts electrical signals into optical signals, facilitating fast and reliable communication over fiber optic cables.

Often found in data centers and server rooms, this transceiver is built for use with compatible 16Gbps Fibre Channel network equipment, connecting switches, servers, and storage arrays. IT professionals and network administrators rely on it to maintain efficient data flow in demanding setups.

Key Features

  • Supports 16Gbps Fibre Channel speeds for rapid data transfer
  • Operates at 850nm wavelength compatible with multimode fiber
  • Effective transmission distance up to 300 meters
  • Fits into standard SFP+ slots for easy integration
  • Engineered to maintain signal integrity in SAN environments

This transceiver is typically deployed within enterprise SAN infrastructures where high throughput and low latency are essential. It plays a critical role in ensuring storage devices communicate smoothly, contributing to overall system reliability and performance.


Use Cases

The IBM 16Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ Optical Transceiver is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and storage networks requiring reliable high-speed connectivity over short distances. It is particularly beneficial for IT teams managing virtualization platforms, SAN environments, or dense rack setups where multimode fiber is the preferred medium.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting storage arrays to servers within data centers to facilitate high-throughput SAN communication.
  • Enabling virtualization hosts to access shared storage resources through Fibre Channel fabric in enterprise IT environments.
  • Supporting cluster interconnects in storage clusters that require low-latency, high-bandwidth links over multimode fiber.
  • Facilitating edge computing nodes with local storage connectivity in campus or branch office deployments.
  • Deploying in rack-mounted switches to provide scalable and flexible Fibre Channel port expansion.

This transceiver supports operational efficiency by ensuring consistent data transmission over short multimode fiber runs, allowing IT infrastructures to scale storage networking capabilities without compromising performance. Its compatibility with standard SFP+ slots makes it adaptable in evolving data center architectures.


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00Y3345 IBM 16Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ Optical Transceiver 300M 850nm
00Y3345 IBM 16Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ Optical Transceiver 300M 850nm
$44.00