SFP-FC8G-SW (02311BJL) Huawei Compatible 8GFC SFP+ Transceiver
Huawei compatible SFP-FC8G-SW - Key Features
- Compatibility: Huawei
- Media Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5
- Fiber Count: Duplex
- Connector: Double LC/UPC
- Maximum Distance: 400 m
- Guaranteed 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
Huawei SFP-FC8G-SW Price
Huawei compatible 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 |
Guaranteed 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 |
Huawei compatible SFP-FC8G-SW Datasheet
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Huawei compatible SFP-FC8G-SW Description
EdgeOptic's 10G-SFP-300 compatible is a Huawei-coded 8G Fibre Channel SFP+ transceiver matching the SFP-FC8G-SW (ordering code 02311BJL). The module operates at 8.5 Gbps line rate per FC-PI-4 and transmits at 850 nm over multimode fibre using a VCSEL laser and PIN photodiode receiver. Maximum reach is 150 m on OM3 and 190 m on OM4, with a power budget of approximately 8.0 dB. Don't confuse 8GFC reach with 10GBASE-SR distances: SR reaches 300 m on OM3, while 8GFC is limited to 150 m on the same fibre grade due to different power budget and receiver sensitivity requirements defined in FC-PI-4. The SFP+ form factor uses a duplex LC connector and supports DDM/DOM diagnostics for real-time monitoring of optical power, temperature, bias current, and supply voltage. DDM threshold alarms can be configured on supported Huawei platforms to flag degrading optical links before they cause SAN fabric errors.
The SFP-FC8G-SW is deployed in Huawei OceanStor storage arrays, including the Dorado V6 and OceanStor 5000/6000 series, for SAN fabric connections. These platforms use 8GFC ports for block-level storage access between servers and disk shelves in data center environments. The underlying chipset supports multi-rate Fibre Channel operation from 1.0625 Gbps (1GFC) through 2GFC (2.125 Gbps), 4GFC (4.25 Gbps), and 8GFC (8.5 Gbps), so backward compatibility with older Fibre Channel switches and host bus adapters is maintained when the host port supports auto-negotiation. This multi-rate capability is relevant for mixed-generation SAN environments where legacy 4GFC devices coexist with newer 8GFC infrastructure. Operating temperature range is 0 to 70 degrees C (commercial grade). The module fits standard SFP+ slots on Huawei storage controllers and Fibre Channel switch blades within the OceanStor chassis.
EdgeOptic encodes each module's EEPROM with Huawei-recognized vendor data, so OceanStor platforms accept the transceiver without compatibility warnings or error logs. The module is compliant with the SFP+ MSA (SFF-8432) and is CE/RoHS certified. Each unit passes optical parameter measurements (transmit power, receive sensitivity, extinction ratio), connector inspection, and EEPROM validation before shipment. For SAN deployment planning, project-specific requirements, or bulk orders, contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the SFP-FC8G-SW support 4GFC and 2GFC backward compatibility?
Yes. The chipset supports multi-rate Fibre Channel from 1.0625 Gbps (1GFC) through 8.5 Gbps (8GFC). Backward compatibility with 4GFC and 2GFC depends on the host port supporting auto-negotiation at those rates.
Is the reach of the SFP-FC8G-SW the same as a 10GBASE-SR module?
No. 8GFC per FC-PI-4 specifies a maximum of 150 m on OM3 and 190 m on OM4. 10GBASE-SR reaches 300 m on OM3 and 400 m on OM4. Both use 850 nm VCSEL optics, but the power budgets and receiver sensitivity thresholds differ between the two standards.
Which Huawei OceanStor platforms accept this compatible module?
EdgeOptic tests the SFP-FC8G-SW compatible against current Huawei OceanStor platforms, including the Dorado V6 and OceanStor 5000/6000 series. The EEPROM is coded with Huawei-recognized vendor data so storage controllers and FC switch blades accept it without warnings and FC switch blades.