45W0493 IBM-TRANSCEIVER-4Gbps SW SFP Transceiver

The IBM 45W0493 is a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel Shortwave (SW) SFP mini-GBIC optical transceiver, designed for IBM System Storage and SAN infrastructure, including the IBM 2498 SAN switch series. Operating at 850nm wavelength via a Duplex LC connector, this dual-fiber transceiver delivers 4.25Gb/s throughput up to 150 meters over OM2 multimode fiber, making it well-suited for Fibre Channel SAN connectivity within IBM storage and networking environments.

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Key Features & Benefits

  • 4Gb/s Fibre Channel Performance: Delivers 4.25Gb/s throughput, supporting standard-speed Fibre Channel SAN storage networking applications.
  • Shortwave (SW) 850nm Optics: Operates at 850nm wavelength using a reliable VCSEL transmitter and PIN photo detector, optimized for multimode fiber connections.
  • 150m Multimode Fiber Reach: Supports connectivity up to 150 meters over OM2 multimode fiber, suitable for intra-datacenter SAN connections.
  • Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM/DOM): Provides real-time performance monitoring via 2-wire (TWI/I2C) interface, supporting proactive network health diagnostics.
  • SFP MSA & FC-PI-4 Compliant: Complies with SFP Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) and FCIA FC-PI-4 400-M5-SN-I standards, ensuring broad interoperability.
  • IBM 2498 SAN Switch Compatibility: Confirmed compatibility with IBM 2498 SAN switch platforms, among other IBM Fibre Channel storage systems.

Technical Specifications

Attribute Details
Model / Part Number 45W0493
Component Type SFP (mini-GBIC) Optical Transceiver Module
Network Technology 4Gb/s Fibre Channel
Wavelength 850 nm (Shortwave)
Fiber Mode Multimode (MMF, OM2)
Connector Duplex LC
Data Rate 4.25 Gbps
Max Distance 150 m
Digital Diagnostics DDM/DOM Support
Compatible Platforms IBM System Storage, IBM 2498 SAN switch series

 

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