16G FC-LWL SFP+ Industrial Transceiver: 16GFC-SFP-10I

Our EDGEOPTIC 16GFC-SFP-10I is a multi-vendor compatible industrial-grade 16G Fiber Channel LWL (Long Wavelength) SFP+ dual-fiber optical module designed for high-performance storage area network applications in harsh environmental conditions. The 16GFC-SFP-10I module operates at 1310nm 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-LWL SFP+ transceiver utilizes DFB (Distributed Feedback) laser technology for transmission and PIN photodiode for receiving. The transceiver ensures a 7 dB guaranteed optical link budget, providing reliable long-distance connectivity in challenging environments. Over standard single-mode fiber (SMF OS1/OS2), the transceiver reliably reaches distances up to 10 kilometers, making it ideal for campus and metropolitan area SAN extensions in industrial settings. 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-10I compatible industrial 16G FC-LWL 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-LWL 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 receiver features a narrower wavelength bandwidth of 110nm (1260-1370nm) optimized for industrial applications, while maintaining excellent signal integrity. The enhanced 2 dBm maximum transmitting power and receiver overload tolerance provide additional robustness against optical power variations in fluctuating environmental conditions. 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, outdoor facility storage networks, transportation system deployments, utility infrastructure links, and mission-critical storage implementations requiring extended temperature operation. The 10-kilometer reach combined with industrial-grade construction makes it ideal for connecting remote manufacturing facilities, field-deployed storage arrays, and telecommunications infrastructure. The multi-rate capability accommodates mixed-speed SAN deployments while maintaining reliable performance across temperature extremes. 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.