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Cisco DS-SFP-FC8G-SW 8.5Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+

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Cisco DS-SFP-FC8G-SW is a Fibre Channel SFP+ transceiver designed for enterprise storage networking environments requiring reliable SAN connectivity. Supporting 8.5Gbps Fibre Channel performance with short-wave optical transmission, it enables high-speed links between storage switches, servers, and Fibre Channel infrastructure.

OVERVIEW

  • Cisco DS-SFP-FC8G-SW is an enterprise Fibre Channel optical transceiver built for storage area network environments requiring dependable and efficient data movement between critical infrastructure components. Designed for 8.5Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, it supports short-wave optical links commonly used in data centers and SAN fabrics. Compared with lower-speed Fibre Channel modules, it enables improved storage throughput planning, better support for virtualization workloads, and smoother infrastructure upgrades. Its SFP+ form factor provides deployment flexibility across compatible Cisco storage networking platforms. Ideal for enterprises modernizing storage environments, improving availability, and optimizing long-term data infrastructure investments.

USE CASES

  • Enterprise SAN deployments connecting storage arrays and Fibre Channel switches
  • Data center server-to-storage connectivity environments
  • Virtualized infrastructure requiring reliable storage fabric communication
  • Disaster recovery sites requiring dedicated storage networking links
  • Business continuity environments supporting critical applications
  • Storage network refresh projects replacing older Fibre Channel modules
  • Enterprise backup infrastructure requiring high-speed SAN connectivity
  • Private cloud environments using Fibre Channel storage platforms
  • Database and application environments requiring consistent storage access
  • Data center expansion projects needing compatible optical connectivity

KEY FEATURES

  • 8.5Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity support
  • SFP+ optical transceiver form factor
  • Short-wave optical interface design
  • Designed for enterprise SAN environments
  • Supports high-speed storage fabric communication
  • Enables reliable server and storage connectivity
  • Suitable for data center networking applications
  • Supports storage infrastructure modernization projects
  • Helps maintain compatibility with existing Fibre Channel deployments
  • Supports virtualization and enterprise workload environments
  • Enables scalable SAN expansion planning
  • Improves storage network efficiency
  • Supports critical application connectivity
  • Helps extend lifecycle value of existing infrastructure
  • Designed for enterprise-grade storage environments

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Brand: Cisco
  • Part Number: DS-SFP-FC8G-SW
  • Product Type: Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver
  • Network Technology: Fibre Channel
  • Data Rate: 8.5Gbps
  • Optical Type: Short Wave
  • Form Factor: SFP+
  • Application: Storage Area Network (SAN)
  • Deployment Area: Data Center, Enterprise Storage Network
  • Connectivity Type: Optical Fibre Link
  • Use Case: Storage Switch, Server, SAN Connectivity

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

  • Organizations choose Cisco DS-SFP-FC8G-SW when they require dependable Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage environments. Its 8.5Gbps capability, SFP+ design, and short-wave optical interface make it suitable for SAN expansion, replacement projects, and storage infrastructure upgrades. Compared with generic optical modules, it provides a procurement-friendly option for maintaining compatibility within Cisco-based environments. It helps businesses improve storage reliability, support virtualization platforms, and maximize the operational life of existing data center investments.

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