DS-SFP-FC8G-SW Cisco Compatible 8G Fibre Channel SW SFP+
Cisco compatible DS-SFP-FC8G-SW - Key Features
- Compatibility: Cisco
- Media Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5
- Fiber Count: Duplex
- Connector: Double LC/UPC
- Maximum Distance: 400 m
- Average Link Budget: 6.1 dB
- Tx Wavelength: 850 nm
- Supported Data Rate: 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
Cisco DS-SFP-FC8G-SW Price
Cisco compatible DS-SFP-FC8G-SW Specifications
Form Factor | SFP+ |
Media Type | Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5 |
Fiber Count | Duplex |
Connector | Double LC/UPC |
Maximum Distance | 400 m |
Average Link Budget | 6.1 dB |
TX Wavelength | 850 nm |
RX Wavelength | 850 nm |
Supported Data Rate | 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 10G Ethernet (10.31Gbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1.25 Gbps) |
Supported Fiber Channel Applications | 10G Fiber Channel (10.52 Gbps), 1G Fiber Channel (1.0625 Gbps), 2G Fiber Channel (2.125 Gbps), 4G Fiber Channel (4.25 Gbps), 8G Fiber Channel (8.5 Gbps) |
SDH/SONET Standards | STM-64 (9.95Gbps) |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Tx Wavelength Bandwidth | 20 nm (840-860 nm) |
Rx Wavelength Bandwidth | 20 nm (840-860 nm) |
Minimum Transmitting Power | -5 dBm |
Maximum Transmitting Power | 0 dBm |
Receiver Sensitivity | -11.1 dBm |
Receiver Overload | 0 dBm |
Dispersion | 110 ps/nm |
Transmitter Type | VSCEL Laser |
Receiver Type | PIN photodiode |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | CE,Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Compliant,RoHS,SFF-8431,SFP MSA |
Cisco compatible DS-SFP-FC8G-SW Datasheet
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Cisco compatible DS-SFP-FC8G-SW Description
EdgeOptic's DS-SFP-FC8G-SW compatible is a Cisco-coded 8 Gigabit Fibre Channel short-wave SFP+ for Cisco MDS SAN platforms covering the MDS 9100 and 9200 fabric switches, the MDS 9500 and 9700 directors fitted with 8G FC line cards, and Nexus 5000/7000 chassis that host MDS FC modules for converged fabric designs. Protocol is 8GFC per FC-PI-4 (T11.3 INCITS 424-2007) at 8.5 Gbps, with multi-rate support at 4.25 Gbps (4G FC) and 2.125 Gbps (2G FC) for mixed-rate SAN fabrics. FC-PI-4 does not include 1G Fibre Channel short-wave at this optic class, so 1GFC legacy arrays need a dedicated lower-rate module rather than rate-selecting to DS-SFP-FC8G-SW.
Optics follow the FC-PI-4 short-wave template: 850 nm VCSEL transmitter, 850 nm PIN photodiode receiver, and a link budget of roughly 8.0 dB. Reach at the full 8GFC rate is 150 m OM3, 190 m OM4, 50 m OM2 and 21 m OM1 over duplex LC multimode fiber. At the relaxed 4GFC rate the same fiber plant gains headroom, extending to 380 m OM3, 500 m OM4, 150 m OM2 and 70 m OM1, and 2GFC carries 500 m OM3 and 300 m OM2, useful where existing OM3 campus plant supports multiple SAN generations. Mechanical envelope is the SFP+ MSA (SFF-8432), with SFF-8472 digital diagnostics surfacing TX power, RX power, bias current, voltage and case temperature through 'show interface transceiver details' on MDS NX-OS.
EdgeOptic codes the EEPROM with Cisco C-series identification so MDS NX-OS accepts the optic as a native Cisco part without requiring the 'service unsupported-transceiver' command at the fabric CLI. C-series coding is distinct from Brocade B-series, which is why this SKU targets Cisco MDS only and is not interchangeable with a B-series-coded 8GFC module on a Brocade/HPE StoreFabric director. The module operates across 0 to 70 degrees Celsius (commercial), conforms to the SFP+ MSA, and is CE/RoHS certified. Typical fabric roles are ISL links between MDS directors, N_Port connections to FC HBAs on 8G-class storage arrays, and converged-fabric deployments where the Nexus chassis carries an MDS FC module for legacy storage reach. For mixed 2G/4G/8G SAN refresh planning, MDS NX-OS firmware compatibility checks, or bulk 9148/9396 rollouts, please contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What multi-rate Fibre Channel speeds does DS-SFP-FC8G-SW support?
8GFC (8.5 Gbps), 4GFC (4.25 Gbps) and 2GFC (2.125 Gbps) per FC-PI-4. The module does not rate-select to 1GFC; 1G Fibre Channel short-wave requires a dedicated lower-rate optic. At the slower 4G and 2G rates the OM3/OM4 reach numbers extend beyond the 150 m OM3 figure quoted for the full 8GFC budget.
Does an MDS switch accept the compatible without service unsupported-transceiver?
Yes. EdgeOptic programs the EEPROM with Cisco C-series identification, so MDS NX-OS registers DS-SFP-FC8G-SW as a native Cisco part at port bring-up. The 'service unsupported-transceiver' command is not required, and Fabric Manager and DCNM inventory views report the standard Cisco PID.
Can DS-SFP-FC8G-SW be used in a Brocade or HPE StoreFabric SAN switch?
No. C-series EEPROM is distinct from Brocade B-series coding. On a Brocade or HPE B-series StoreFabric director the module will not register correctly; use a B-series-coded 8GFC SFP+ such as AJ716B for those fabrics. This SKU is scoped to Cisco MDS only.