16G FC-SWL SFP+ Compatible Transceiver: 16GFC-SFP-100

Our EDGEOPTIC 16GFC-SFP-100 is a multi-vendor compatible 16G Fiber Channel SWL (Short Wavelength) SFP+ dual-fiber optical module designed for high-performance storage area network applications operating over multimode fiber cabling. The 16GFC-SFP-100 module operates at 850nm wavelength for both transmission and reception, with multi-rate data support from 4.25 to 14.025 Gbps enabling compatibility with 4G, 8G, 10G, and 16G Fiber Channel protocols. Our 16G FC-SWL SFP+ transceiver utilizes VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) technology for transmission and PIN photodiode for receiving. The transceiver ensures a 2.7 dB guaranteed optical link budget, which determines the maximum transmission distance. Over OM3 multimode fiber, the transceiver can reach distances up to 70 meters, while OM4/OM5 cabling extends reach to the full 100 meters specification. However, distance is just an indicative parameter calculated for comfort of identification – eventually we calculate distance taking into account minimal optical budget and average attenuation of optical cabling in industry.

16GFC-SFP-100 compatible 16G FC-SWL module is hot-pluggable SFP+ with duplex LC/UPC connectors as an optical interface. The electrical interface conforms to SFF-8431 MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) specifications, ensuring compatibility with standard SFP+ host systems supporting multiple vendor equipment platforms. Our 16G FC-SWL SFP+ transceiver can be encoded to be compatible and successfully operate in different 80+ brands of storage and networking equipment. The module incorporates DDM/DOM (Digital Diagnostic Monitoring) functionality providing real-time information including transmitted and received optical power levels, module temperature, bias current, and supply voltage. This diagnostic data is available via MSA-compatible EEPROM interface and enables proactive monitoring of transceiver operational parameters. The module operates within a 0 to 70°C temperature range, with appropriate thermal considerations for sustained operation in controlled data center environments.

Standards compliance includes Fibre Channel 16GFC Physical Interface specifications (FC-PI-5 Rev 6.00) ensuring full protocol compatibility across 4G, 8G, 10G, and 16G Fiber Channel speeds. The transceiver achieves multi-vendor interoperability through adherence to industry MSA standards, though equipment with vendor-specific module validation may require custom EEPROM programming for compatibility. Our 16G FC SFP+ transceiver is CE/RoHS certified and compliant with Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 laser safety standards.

Typical applications include storage area network connections, data center SAN fabric implementations, high-speed server-to-storage links, and enterprise backup infrastructure. The multi-rate capability accommodates mixed-speed SAN deployments, allowing seamless integration with legacy 4G and 8G Fiber Channel equipment while supporting modern 16G speeds. Because our focus is providing top quality service, we perform rigorous quality checks before delivery of our products. As a result, we conduct optical parameter measurements, connector cleanliness tests, and SFP+ transceiver EEPROM memory data validation tests.