16G SFP+ SR 850nm 100m LC Multimode Fibre Channel Transceiver

• Supports Fibre Channel data rates up to 14.025Gbps
• Up to 100m transmission over OM3 multimode fiber
• 850nm VCSEL optical source
• PIN photodiode receiver
• Multimode fiber (MMF) transmission
• Standard hot-pluggable SFP+ form factor
• Duplex LC optical connector
• Single +3.3V power supply
• Supports real-time Digital Diagnostic Monitoring
• SFF-8472 compliant
• SFP+ MSA compatible
• Standard 0 to +70°C operating temperature
• RoHS-compliant design
• Suitable for high-density short-reach optical connectivity

• 16G Fibre Channel storage networks
• Storage Area Networks (SAN)
• Data center server-to-switch connections
• Fibre Channel switch interconnection
• Short-distance storage connectivity
• Data center rack-level fiber links
• High-density multimode fiber networks
• Server and storage infrastructure
• Short-reach optical network upgrades

FiberMania provides OEM and customized manufacturing services for 16G SFP+ Fibre Channel optical transceivers. Customers can specify requirements such as host equipment compatibility, EEPROM coding, diagnostic parameters, product labeling, housing identification, packaging, and other project-specific configurations.

Q1. Why is 850nm VCSEL technology commonly used for short-reach Fibre Channel links?

850nm VCSEL technology is well suited to multimode fiber transmission over relatively short distances. It provides an efficient and practical optical source for data center and storage links where the required reach is typically much shorter than long-haul single-mode applications.

Q2. Why is OM3 fiber specified for the 100m reach?

OM3 multimode fiber is optimized for high-speed short-distance transmission and provides suitable bandwidth characteristics for 850nm VCSEL-based links. The actual achievable distance can also depend on the fiber grade, connector losses, patching configuration, and the optical characteristics of the connected equipment.

Q3. Can this transceiver be used with OM4 multimode fiber?

Yes. OM4 fiber is backward-compatible with many 850nm multimode applications and generally provides at least comparable or better transmission performance than OM3 for short-reach links. However, the actual supported distance should be determined according to the specific host equipment and link design.

Q4. What information can be monitored through SFF-8472?

SFF-8472 provides a standardized digital interface for transceiver diagnostics. Depending on the module implementation and host equipment, parameters such as module temperature, supply voltage, and optical operating information can be accessed for monitoring and maintenance.

Q5. Is this module intended only for Fibre Channel equipment?

The module is primarily designed for Fibre Channel applications, particularly short-reach storage networking. Although its optical characteristics may be applicable to other 850nm SFP+ systems, the host equipment must support the required data rate, optical interface, transceiver coding, and protocol.

Q6. Can the module be coded for a specific Fibre Channel switch?

Yes. FiberMania can provide customized EEPROM coding and host identification for specific networking platforms where required. Customers can provide the equipment manufacturer and model information for compatibility evaluation.