IBM 78P1712 (FRU 94Y8478) 8Gb FC SW SFP Fibre Channel Transceiver Full Datasheet

Basic Parameter Table

Core Product Features

1. Authentic IBM storage dedicated 8G Fibre Channel short-wave SFP module, fully validated for IBM DS series, Storwize storage arrays, Brocade SAN switches and server HBA cards, zero compatibility alarm on IBM enterprise storage hardware.
2. Complies with FC-PI-5 Fibre Channel standard, JDSU 850nm VCSEL short-wave laser core, stable 150m transmission over OM3 multi-mode fiber, optimized for storage SAN intra-cabinet short-distance interconnection.
3. Built-in complete DDM digital diagnostic monitoring circuit, real-time monitoring of transmit optical power, receive optical power, supply voltage, internal temperature and laser bias current for remote SAN O&M fault troubleshooting.
4. Hot-swappable plug-and-play SFP metal housing, excellent heat dissipation and anti-electromagnetic interference performance, supports 7×24h continuous stable operation in IDC storage cabinet environment.
5. Dual part number full interchangeability: PN 78P1712 and FRU 94Y8478 can replace each other directly, simplify warehouse inventory management for storage projects.
6. Cost-effective short-wave 8G SAN interconnection solution, widely deployed for storage controller to FC switch cabinet internal wiring.

Typical Application Scenarios

1. IBM DS/Storwize storage array controller to Brocade SAN switch short-distance 8G FC interconnection within 150m multi-mode fiber.
2. Blade server storage HBA card uplink to IBM FC SAN switch inside cabinet.
3. Financial, medical enterprise core storage SAN backbone short-range transmission.
4. Not applicable: long-distance single-mode SAN links, ordinary Ethernet network switches, non-IBM storage devices may trigger hardware identification alarms, 16G/32G high-speed FC optical transceivers.