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Cisco 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SW SFP+, LC Transceiver

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: DS-SFP-FC16G-SW= UPC#: 882658409547
  • 16 GBPS FIBRE CHANNEL SW SFP+, LC
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  • Supports 16 Gbps Fibre Channel for high-speed data transfer
  • SFP+ form factor for space-efficient hardware integration
  • LC connector interface compatible with multi-mode fiber
  • TAA compliant for government and federal procurement
  • Manufactured in China, Malaysia, or Taiwan for global availability

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Key Benefits

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  • Ideal for upgrading enterprise SAN infrastructure to 16 Gbps Fibre Channel performance
  • TAA compliance makes it suitable for use in government and federal environments
  • Designed and certified by Cisco, ensuring compatibility with enterprise-grade networking hardware

Product Overview

The Cisco 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SW SFP+, LC transceiver (part number DS-SFP-FC16G-SW=) is engineered to support high-speed shortwave Fibre Channel connectivity at rates up to 16 Gbps. Designed for data center and enterprise-class Storage Area Networks (SANs), this transceiver enables fast, reliable optical data transport over multi-mode fiber with LC connectors, ensuring minimized signal loss and superior throughput.

Certified as Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant, this module adheres to procurement regulations for federal and government applications. Its compact SFP+ form factor allows for easy integration into Cisco networking hardware, optimizing space and creating scalable architectures without sacrificing performance. The product originates from manufacturing locations in China, Malaysia, and Taiwan, offering consistent production quality and availability.

This model is most effective for organizations looking to future-proof their infrastructure with high-speed Fibre Channel performance while ensuring compliance and interoperability within Cisco’s proven ecosystem.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver
Form Factor Hot-Pluggable SFP+
Data Rate 16 Gbps
Fibre Channel Standard 16GFC (16 Gigabit Fibre Channel)
Transceiver Type Shortwave (SW)
Connector Type LC Duplex
Wavelength 850 nm
Modulation Format NRZ or 64b/66b
Transmitter Technology VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser)
Receiver Type PIN photodiode
Transmission Distance Up to 100 m on OM3 MMF, 125 m on OM4 MMF
Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) Yes
Hot Swappable Yes
Power Dissipation < 1W

Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) 8.5 mm x 13.4 mm x 56.5 mm
Weight 0.02 kg (0.04 lb)
Operating Temperature 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Operating Humidity 10% to 85% (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) > 1,000,000 hours

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface DOM (Digital Optical Monitoring) via host device
License Requirement No additional license required
Compatibility Cisco MDS 9000 series and supported Nexus switches

Interfaces
Interface Type SFP+ (Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus)
Port Type LC Duplex Optical
Number of Ports 1
Media Type Supported Multi-mode Fiber (MMF)
Maximum Supported Data Rate 16.0 Gbps

Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant Yes
Country of Origin China / Malaysia / Taiwan
RoHS Compliance Yes
EMC Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003
Laser Class Compliance Class 1 FDA and IEC 60825-1
Safety Compliance UL 60950-1, EN 60825-1
Environmental Standards REACH, WEEE

Advanced Security Features
Optical Security (Monitoring Capabilities) Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM) Provides Transmit/Receive Power, Temp, Voltage