Overview: DS-SFP-FC16G-SW
The Cisco DS-SFP-FC16G-SW is a high-performance 16G Fibre Channel Shortwave (SW) SFP transceiver module designed for use in Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs). It provides reliable and high-speed data transmission over multi-mode fiber (MMF), enabling efficient communication between storage devices, servers, and switches in data centers. The DS-SFP-FC16G-SW ensures low-latency and high-bandwidth performance, supporting mission-critical storage applications with high data integrity and reliability.
CISCO DS-SFP-FC16G-SW
- Speed: 16 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 150 meters (SR), Up to 10 km (LR)
- Application: Ideal for high-performance storage solutions where 16Gbps Fibre Channel speed is sufficient, typically used in high-density data centers, SANs, and enterprise networks.
- Power Consumption: Low to moderate power consumption.
- Features: Provides advanced diagnostics and supports high availability.
Key Features
- 16G Fibre Channel Performance: Supports 16 Gbps data rates for fast and reliable data transmission in SAN environments.
- Shortwave Technology: Ideal for short-range connections within data centers, facilitating high-speed data transfers over multi-mode fiber (MMF) links.
- Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) Support: Offers compatibility with multi-mode fiber, ensuring cost-effective and flexible installation options.
- Hot-Swappable: Allows for easy module replacement or upgrades without disrupting ongoing operations.
- Low Latency: Supports low-latency transmission, making it suitable for storage and backup applications that require fast access to data.
- Plug-and-Play: Easy to install with no additional configuration required, ensuring minimal setup time.
Applications
- Storage Area Networks (SANs): Optimized for high-performance connectivity in Fibre Channel SANs, providing fast and reliable data transmission.
- Data Centers: Essential for creating fast, efficient communication between servers, storage devices, and switches in data centers.
- Enterprise Storage: Supports the backbone of enterprise-level storage, backup, and data replication systems.
- Mission-Critical Environments: Designed for environments where high-speed, low-latency connections are essential, such as database and virtualization applications.
Specifications: DS-SFP-FC16G-SW
| Specification |
Details |
| Product ID |
DS-SFP-FC16G-SW |
| Product Type |
16G Fibre Channel Shortwave SFP Transceiver Module |
| Data Rate |
16 Gbps |
| Transmission Distance |
Up to 100 m (Multi-Mode Fiber) |
| Fiber Type |
Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) |
| Wavelength |
850 nm (Shortwave) |
| Connector Type |
LC Duplex |
| Hot-Swappable |
Yes |
| Standards Compliance |
FC-PI-6 (Fibre Channel) |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
| Storage Temperature |
-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
| Power Consumption |
<1.5W |
| Dimensions |
Standard SFP+ form factor |
| Weight |
Approximately 30 g |
Comparison Table:
Feature
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CISCO DS-SFP-FC16G-SW
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CISCO DS-SFP-FC32G-SW
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| 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.
