Name: 57-0000090-01 Brocade 4x16G FC SWL QSFP 50m Transceiver
Brand: Brocade
SKU: 57-0000090-01
Price: 39.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade 4x16G FC SWL QSFP 50m Transceiver enables high-speed Fibre Channel connections in storage area networks. It fits into QSFP slots on switches or host adapters and supports short-range data transmission up to 50 meters over multimode fiber. Designed to work seamlessly with 16G Fibre Channel infrastructure, it helps ensure efficient data flow between storage devices and servers in data centers.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Part Number	57-0000090-01

Technical Information
Form Factor	QSFP+
Media	MMF
Type	VCSEL
Protocols	4x16G FC
Connector	MTP/MPO
DOM Support	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This Brocade transceiver module is designed to provide reliable high-speed Fibre Channel connections in SAN environments. It delivers 16 Gigabit per second speeds over short distances using shortwave laser technology, making it suitable for data center and storage network setups. Often found in enterprise storage networks, it's built for system administrators and IT professionals who require fast, stable communication between storage arrays and switches. Its QSFP form factor helps optimize space in dense networking hardware. Key Features Delivers 64 Gbps aggregated bandwidth through four 16 Gbps lanes Operates over OM4 multimode fiber up to 50 meters QSFP connector supports easy installation and hot-plugging Meets Fibre Channel shortwave laser (SWL) standards for SAN interoperability Low power consumption suitable for data center environments These transceivers are commonly deployed in SAN fabrics connecting servers to storage in data centers. They play a critical role in maintaining high throughput and low latency in storage networks where speed and reliability are essential.

Use Cases
The Brocade 4x16G FC SWL QSFP 50m Transceiver is primarily utilized in data center environments where high-speed, short-range Fibre Channel connectivity is essential. IT teams managing storage area networks (SANs) benefit from its ability to support dense switch configurations and ensure reliable, low-latency communication between storage arrays and servers. How It's Used: Connecting storage clusters within enterprise data centers for high-throughput virtualization workloads. Facilitating SAN interconnects in mid-sized businesses requiring consolidated storage management. Enabling rack-level storage deployments in cloud service provider environments with dense QSFP port availability. Supporting performance-sensitive applications in financial services requiring rapid access to storage resources. Integrating Fibre Channel fabrics in remote office data centers with limited physical space but high connectivity demands. This transceiver supports operational efficiency by providing reliable short-distance connectivity that maximizes port density and minimizes cabling complexity. Its compatibility with 16G Fibre Channel infrastructure ensures scalability and sustained performance in evolving storage network architectures.

57-0000090-01 Brocade 4x16G FC SWL QSFP 50m Transceiver

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