IBM 45W0500 Compatible 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Transceiver
IBM compatible 45W0500 - Key Features
- Compatibility: IBM
- 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
IBM 45W0500 Price
IBM compatible 45W0500 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 |
IBM compatible 45W0500 Datasheet
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IBM compatible 45W0500 Description
EdgeOptic's 10G-SFP-300 compatible is an IBM-coded 10GBASE-SR SFP+ transceiver that replaces the 45W0500 FRU. The 45W prefix belongs to the transitional period between IBM's BladeCenter and Flex System architectures, roughly 2011 to 2013. This part number was specified for late-model BladeCenter chassis and early Flex System deployments where 10 GbE connectivity was needed between compute nodes and internal switching modules.
BladeCenter infrastructure used the 45W0500 in switch modules such as the Cisco Catalyst 3110X/G and BNT Virtual Fabric 10G switch for blade-to-aggregation uplinks. As IBM introduced the Flex System chassis (PureFlex and Flex System Enterprise Chassis), the same FRU carried over to early Flex System Ethernet switch modules before IBM assigned new 88Y-prefix part numbers to the platform. Organizations running mixed BladeCenter and early Flex System environments benefit from the 45W0500 as a single FRU that covers both chassis generations. EdgeOptic programs the EEPROM with IBM-recognized vendor data for acceptance without compatibility warnings across these platforms. In BladeCenter environments, the 45W0500 is referenced for the Cisco 3110X 10G Ethernet switch module and the BNT (IBM Networking) Virtual Fabric 10Gb Switch Module installed in the interconnect bays. In early Flex System deployments, it may also serve the EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch and the Flex System Fabric EN4093/EN4093R 10Gb Ethernet modules. This cross-chassis compatibility made the 45W0500 a common stocking FRU during the migration period when organizations ran both BladeCenter and Flex System chassis in the same data center.
The optical interface uses an 850 nm VCSEL transmitter and PIN photodiode receiver over duplex LC multimode fiber. Link budget is 6.1 dB, supporting 300 m on OM3 and 400 m on OM4 cabling. DDM (Digital Diagnostic Monitoring) provides real-time TX power, RX power, temperature, bias current, and supply voltage readings. The module conforms to IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR and SFF-8472 for diagnostic data, with a 0 to 70 degrees C commercial operating range. For bulk orders or platform compatibility questions, contact our sales team at https://edgeoptic.com/contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 45W0500 work in both BladeCenter and Flex System chassis?
Yes. The 45W0500 bridges IBM's BladeCenter and early Flex System eras. It was used in BladeCenter switch modules (Cisco Catalyst 3110X/G, BNT Virtual Fabric 10G) and carried over to initial Flex System Ethernet switch modules before IBM introduced the 88Y-prefix FRUs for the Flex System platform.
How does the 45W0500 differ from the IBM 88Y6416?
Both are 10GBASE-SR SFP+ modules with identical optical specifications. The difference is platform era: the 45W0500 was qualified for BladeCenter and early Flex System, while the 88Y6416 was assigned specifically to the mature Flex System platform (PureFlex, x240/x440 compute nodes, EN2092 switches). EEPROM coding differs between the two FRUs, so ordering the correct part number for the target chassis matters.