Cisco DS-SFP-4G-SW Fibre Channel SFP Module LC

• Enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs)
• Data center server-to-storage connectivity
• Virtualized infrastructure storage backends
• Database high-performance storage clusters
• Disaster recovery storage replication links
• Enterprise backup and archival systems
• Financial services transaction storage networks
• Healthcare imaging and records storage systems
• Cloud private storage infrastructure

• 4 Gbps Fibre Channel short-wave optical transceiver
• Designed for Storage Area Network (SAN) environments
• Multimode fiber compatibility for data center deployment
• LC duplex fiber connector interface
• Supports low-latency, lossless storage communication
• Optimized for enterprise storage workloads
• Hot-swappable SFP form factor
• Stable performance for mission-critical SAN traffic
• Enables high-speed server-to-storage connectivity
• Suitable for virtualization and database environments
• Reduces storage network congestion
• Scalable 4-pack deployment for SAN expansion

• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: Fibre Channel SFP Optical Transceiver
• Standard: 4 Gbps Fibre Channel
• Optical Type: Short Wave (SW)
• Fiber Type: Multimode Fiber (MMF)
• Connector Type: LC Duplex
• Form Factor: Hot-swappable SFP
• Application: Storage Area Networks (SAN)
• Use Case: Server-to-storage connectivity
• Pack Size: 4 Units

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations select the Cisco DS-SFP-4G-SW when they require stable, dedicated storage networking performance in Fibre Channel SAN environments. It ensures predictable latency and reliable throughput for mission-critical workloads such as databases, virtualization, and backup systems.
• Compared to Ethernet-based storage transport, Fibre Channel provides isolated, lossless data paths that improve performance consistency and reduce storage bottlenecks. The 4-pack configuration simplifies bulk deployment in SAN expansions, making it a practical choice for enterprises scaling storage infrastructure or maintaining existing Fibre Channel ecosystems while transitioning gradually to higher-speed storage architectures.