IBM 98Y2178 – Brocade 16GB 10KM LW SFP Transceiver

IBM SFP+ 16 Gbps 10 km LW. SFP transceiver type: Fiber optic, Maximum data transfer rate: 16000 Mbit/s, Interface type: SFP+. Certification: MSA. Width: 13.4 mm, Depth: 56.5 mm, Height: 8.5 mm

The adoption of 10Gb Ethernet is growing rapidly. For the majority of cabling runs up to 8.5 meters, clients can use Direct Attach Cable (DAC), especially when connecting servers within the same rack between closely located racks. For longer distances, use short or long range transceivers and optical cables.