Product Summary:
The Cisco DS-SFP-FC8G-SW is an 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Shortwave (SW) Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) transceiver module. Designed for use in Fibre Channel applications, it provides high-speed, short-distance optical connectivity between SAN switches and Fibre Channel devices.
Product Description:
The Cisco DS-SFP-FC8G-SW transceiver is engineered for reliable performance in data center and enterprise SAN environments. Supporting up to 8.5 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds, it transmits over multi-mode fiber (MMF) with a reach of up to 150 meters on OM4 MMF or 50 meters on OM2.
This shortwave optical module is hot-swappable and compatible with Cisco MDS and Nexus Fibre Channel switch series. It ensures optimal signal integrity, low latency, and minimal power consumption, making it a cost-effective solution for high-speed storage networking.
Key Features:
8.5 Gbps Fibre Channel speed
Shortwave (SW) optical transceiver
Multi-mode fiber (MMF) compatible
Typical reach: 50m (OM2), 150m (OM4)
Hot-swappable SFP+ form factor
Digital optical monitoring (DOM) support
Compatible with Cisco MDS and Nexus Fibre Channel switches
Low power consumption
Product Specifications Table:
| Specification | Details |
| Product Code | DS-SFP-FC8G-SW |
| Type | Fibre Channel SFP+ Shortwave Transceiver |
| Data Rate | 8.5 Gbps |
| Form Factor | SFP+ |
| Fiber Type | Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) |
| Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Maximum Reach | 150 meters (OM4), 50 meters (OM2) |
| Connector Type | LC duplex |
| DOM Support | Yes |
| Compatibility | Cisco MDS and Nexus series |
| Hot-swappable | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
Similar Models Comparison Table:
| Model | Speed | Type | Distance | Fiber Type | Use Case |
| DS-SFP-FC8G-SW | 8 Gbps | Shortwave | Up to 150m | MMF | Standard short-range FC connectivity |
| DS-SFP-FC8G-LW | 8 Gbps | Longwave | Up to 10km | SMF | Long-distance Fibre Channel links |
| DS-SFP-FC4G-SW | 4 Gbps | Shortwave | Up to 150m | MMF | Lower-speed, short-distance FC use |
| DS-SFP-FC16G-SW | 16 Gbps | Shortwave | Up to 100m | MMF | Higher bandwidth for SAN environments |
