16G FC-SWL SFP+ Industrial Transceiver: 16GFC-SFP-100I

Our EDGEOPTIC 16GFC-SFP-100I is a multi-vendor compatible industrial-grade 16G Fiber Channel SWL (Short Wavelength) SFP+ dual-fiber optical module designed for high-performance storage area network applications in harsh environmental conditions. The 16GFC-SFP-100I 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 industrial 16G FC-SWL SFP+ transceiver utilizes VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) technology for transmission and PIN photodiode for receiving. The transceiver ensures a 3.5 dB guaranteed optical link budget, providing enhanced margin for reliable operation in challenging environments. 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-100I compatible industrial 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 industrial 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 an extended industrial temperature range of -45°C to +85°C, engineered with ruggedized components for sustained operation in extreme temperature environments beyond typical data center conditions.

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 industrial 16G FC SFP+ transceiver is CE/RoHS certified and compliant with Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 laser safety standards, with additional hardening for industrial deployment scenarios.

Typical applications include industrial automation SAN connections, remote facility storage networks, outdoor enclosure deployments, manufacturing floor server-to-storage links, and mission-critical infrastructure requiring extended temperature operation. The industrial-grade design withstands temperature fluctuations, making it ideal for telecommunications facilities, transportation systems, and field-deployed storage arrays. The multi-rate capability accommodates mixed-speed SAN deployments while the enhanced 2 dBm receiver overload tolerance provides additional robustness against optical power variations. Because our focus is providing top quality service, we perform rigorous quality checks including temperature cycling tests before delivery of our products. As a result, we conduct optical parameter measurements across the full temperature range, connector cleanliness tests, and SFP+ transceiver EEPROM memory data validation tests.