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DS-SFP-FC16G-LW – 16Gbps Fibre Channel LW SFP+
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DS-SFP-FC16G-LW Description
The Cisco DS-SFP-FC16G-LW is a 16 Gbps Fibre Channel longwave SFP+ transceiver designed for Cisco MDS 9000 series switches and other Fibre Channel platforms. It supports backward compatibility with 8 Gbps and 4 Gbps Fibre Channel, providing investment protection for evolving SAN environments.Operating at 1310 nm over single-mode fiber (SMF), the module delivers reliable long-distance connectivity up to 10 km, making it ideal for inter-data center links, metropolitan networks, and enterprise storage deployments.With hot-swappable design, low power consumption (1 W), and Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) support, the DS-SFP-FC16G-LW offers simplified management and enhanced network reliability. It is engineered to meet strict Fibre Channel standards, ensuring seamless interoperability and consistent high performance in mission-critical SAN environments.Engineered to meet stringent Fibre Channel standards, the DS-SFP-FC16G-SW ensures reliable high-speed connectivity for SAN deployments, delivering optimized performance for mission-critical enterprise storage and data center applications.
Product Highlights
Cabling Characteristics
- Connector Type: LC (PC or UPC)
- Media: SMF (Single-Mode Fiber)
- Cable Type: Duplex Fiber
- Fiber Grade: G.652
- Core Size: 9 µm
- Modal Bandwidth: N/A
- Maximum Reach: 10 km
- Standards: FC-PI-5, SFF-8432, SFF-8472, SFF-8431
Optical Characteristics
- Wavelength: 1310 nm
- Transmit Power: -5.0 to +2.0 dBm
- Receive Power: -12.0 to +2.0 dBm
- Max. Channel Insertion Loss: —
Physical and Operational Characteristics
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
- DOM Support: Yes
- Power Consumption: 1 W
- Form Factor: SFP+
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 8.5 × 13.55 × 56.5 mm
- Weight: 22.5 g
- Warranty: 5 years
Product Comparison
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Form Factor 5114_615c8b-1c> |
SFP+ 5114_855155-3f> |
SFP+ 5114_1fd9fa-ed> |
SFP+ 5114_d8fdbc-13> |
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Wavelength 5114_936268-02> |
850 nm (Shortwave) 5114_ef2351-b7> |
1310 nm (Longwave) 5114_745a6f-68> |
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Media 5114_cee7fe-a4> |
MMF (OM2/OM3/OM4/OM5) 5114_4f3896-94> |
SMF (G.652) 5114_ab6bd8-a7> |
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125 m (OM4/OM5) 5114_e2b57f-b7> |
10 km 5114_409221-64> |
25–40 km 5114_fb7a4f-5c> |
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Data Rate 5114_c782f0-8b> |
4/8/16 Gbps autosensing 5114_f468c8-1d> |
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4/8/16 Gbps autosensing 5114_37f57c-4b> |
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Dual LC 5114_e43895-f0> |
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-7.8 to -1.3 5114_743e56-b6> |
-1.0 to +3.0 5114_18ee1c-86> |
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-10.5 to 0 5114_88f63e-85> |
-11.0 to +1.0 5114_225b25-84> |
-24.0 to -8.0 5114_cd876a-94> |
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DOM Support 5114_421593-4f> |
Yes 5114_7818dd-26> |
Yes 5114_f05bfa-c7> |
Yes 5114_0d819a-8f> |
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Power Consumption 5114_4a1979-1a> |
1 W 5114_4d077b-1f> |
1 W 5114_b94dc0-7c> |
1 W 5114_cfb842-20> |
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Operating Temperature 5114_1e8a40-4d> |
0°C to 70°C 5114_5f7088-ef> |
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Standards 5114_e562f5-8c> |
FC-PI-5 / SFF-8432/8472/8431 5114_95b1b3-fe> |
FC-PI-5 / SFF-8432/8472/8431 5114_f50502-5f> |
FC-PI-5 / SFF-8432/8472/8431 5114_e4ba21-2a> |
DS-SFP-FC16G-LW Device Compatibility Reference
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | DS-SFP-FC16G-LW | Form Factor | SFP+ |
| Standard | 16G Fibre Channel LW | Data Rate | 4/8/16 Gbps autosensing |
| Wavelength | 1310 nm | Connector | LC duplex |
| Fiber Type | SMF (G.652) | Maximum Reach | 10 km |
| Transmit Power | -1.0 to +3.0 dBm | Receive Power | -11.0 to +1.0 dBm |
| DOM Support | Yes | Power Consumption | 1 W |
| Operating Temp | 0°C to 70°C | Storage Temp | -40°C to 85°C |
| Dimensions | 8.5 × 13.55 × 56.5 mm | Weight | ≤ 22.5 g |
| Warranty | 5 years | Standards | FC-PI-5, SFF-8432/8431/8472 |
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Questions & Answers
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For campus SAN backbones, what distance and loss assumptions should I design around with DS-SFP-FC16G-LW over single-mode fiber?
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How should I size buffer credits and test latency when adding DS-SFP-FC16G-LW ISLs to a mixed 8G/16G fabric?
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What operational practices prevent recurring CRCs and intermittent drops on DS-SFP-FC16G-LW long links?
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Can DS-SFP-FC16G-LW coexist with DS-SFP-FC16G-SW on the same MDS 9148T without special configuration?
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How do I plan a risk-reduced migration from 8G LW to DS-SFP-FC16G-LW across dual fabrics?
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What’s the recommended monitoring profile for DS-SFP-FC16G-LW in outdoor or campus conduits subject to temperature swings?
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If intermittent errors persist after cleaning, how do I differentiate a marginal optic from physical plant issues?
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Will adopting DS-SFP-FC16G-LW affect NVMe/FC enablement plans, or is it purely a physical-layer consideration?
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Any guidance for stocking spares of DS-SFP-FC16G-LW versus SW optics in distributed campuses?
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What documentation should I create after turning up new DS-SFP-FC16G-LW links to simplify future troubleshooting?
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