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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.
Key Features & Benefits
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 |