Cisco DS-SFP-FC32G-SW 32G Fibre Channel Shortwave SFP Transceiver Module
The Cisco DS-SFP-FC32G-SW is a 32G Fibre Channel Shortwave (SW) SFP transceiver designed for high-speed storage area network (SAN) applications. With 32G Fibre Channel performance, it ensures fast and reliable data transfer for mission-critical applications in data centers and enterprise environments. This transceiver is optimized for short-range connections, offering high bandwidth and low latency over multi-mode fiber (MMF) links.
CISCO DS-SFP-FC32G-SW
- Speed: 32 Gbps Fibre Channel
- Interface: Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)
- Compatibility: Compatible with Cisco MDS 9000 Series switches and compatible devices.
- Form Factor: SFP (LC)
- Wavelength: 850nm (Short-range) / 1310nm (Long-range)
- Distance: Up to 100 meters (SR), Up to 10 km (LR)
- Application: Supports even higher performance needs, typically used in data centers with higher throughput requirements, such as high-speed databases and mission-critical applications.
- Power Consumption: Slightly higher than the 16Gbps module due to the increased data rate.
- Features: Advanced diagnostics, enhanced data integrity, and reliability.
Applications
- Storage Area Networks (SANs): Ideal for high-performance SAN environments requiring 32G Fibre Channel connectivity.
- Data Centers: Facilitates fast, reliable connections between servers and storage devices in data center environments.
- Enterprise Storage: Provides the backbone for mission-critical storage and backup systems with minimal downtime.
- Disaster Recovery Solutions: Ensures high-speed replication and backup for disaster recovery in enterprise networks.
Key Features
- 32G Fibre Channel Performance: Delivers high-speed, low-latency data transmission for Fibre Channel SAN applications.
- Shortwave Technology: Optimized for short-range connections, ideal for intra-rack and inter-rack links within data centers.
- Multi-Mode Fiber Support: Compatible with multi-mode fiber (MMF) for flexible and cost-effective installations.
- Plug-and-Play Compatibility: Hot-swappable design allows for easy upgrades and replacement without system downtime.
- Reliability: Engineered for 24/7 operation in high-demand environments with high data integrity.
- Low Latency: Supports low-latency communication to meet the needs of storage and database-intensive applications.
Comparison Table:
Feature |
CISCO DS-SFP-FC16G-SW |
CISCO DS-SFP-FC32G-SW |
---|---|---|
Speed | 16 Gbps | 32 Gbps |
Form Factor | SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) | SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) |
Interface | Fibre Channel | Fibre Channel |
Compatibility | Cisco MDS 9000 Series switches and compatible devices | Cisco MDS 9000 Series switches and compatible devices |
Wavelength | 850nm (SR) / 1310nm (LR) | 850nm (SR) / 1310nm (LR) |
Distance (Short-Range) | Up to 150 meters | Up to 100 meters |
Distance (Long-Range) | Up to 10 km | Up to 10 km |
Power Consumption | Low to moderate | Moderate to high |
Primary Application | High-density data centers, SANs, enterprise networks | High-performance data centers, mission-critical applications |
Features | Advanced diagnostics, high availability | Enhanced diagnostics, higher data integrity and reliability |
Maximum Throughput | 16 Gbps | 32 Gbps |
Key Differences:
- Speed: The 32 Gbps module (DS-SFP-FC32G-SW) offers double the throughput compared to the 16 Gbps module (DS-SFP-FC16G-SW).
- Distance: The 16 Gbps module supports slightly longer distance on short-range (150m vs 100m) but both modules support the same long-range distance of 10 km.
- Power Consumption: The 32 Gbps module typically consumes more power due to the higher data rate.
- Application: The 32 Gbps module is ideal for environments requiring faster data rates and higher performance, such as mission-critical applications, while the 16 Gbps module is more suited for standard high-performance storage solutions.
Both modules serve similar purposes, with the primary difference lying in the speed and the requirements of the network they serve.
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