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IBM AFBR-57F5MZ-IBY SFP+ transceiver module with bail latch and optical ports

IBM

IBM AFBR-57F5MZ-IBY 16GB SW SFP+ 300m 850nm Transceiver

SKU CH-76Q3-JEJMB

An 850 nm short-wavelength SFP+ transceiver provides 16 Gb connectivity over multi-mode fiber up to 300 m

  • Device TypeTransceiver
  • 16 GB SFP+ transceiver for high-speed short-range links
  • 850 nm short-wavelength laser enables multi-mode fibre operation
  • 300 metre maximum reach suits data-centre and enterprise racks
  • Hot-pluggable SFP+ form factor simplifies installation and maintenance
  • IBM AFBR-57F5MZ-IBY part number ensures consistent sourcing

16GB SFP+ Transceiver for Short-Range Links

This IBM transceiver module delivers 16 Gbps connectivity over multi-mode fiber using an 850 nm laser. It is designed for data centre and enterprise networks that require reliable high-speed links within a single rack or adjacent racks. The hot-pluggable SFP+ form factor allows installation without powering down the host equipment.

300-Metre Reach on Multi-Mode Fibre

The module guarantees a maximum link distance of 300 metres on standard OM3 or OM4 multi-mode fibre. This reach figure is the decisive specification; any deployment exceeding this distance will require a different optical solution. The short-wavelength 850 nm emitter is optimised for this specific range and fibre type.

Fits SFP+ Ports and Frees Long-Range Slots

The transceiver plugs directly into any standard SFP+ cage on switches, routers or servers that support 16 Gbps Fibre Channel or Ethernet rates. It draws power from the port and requires a duplex LC multi-mode patch cable. Using this short-range module reserves long-range optics for campus or metro links where extended distance is actually needed.

Highlights

  • 16 GB SFP+ transceiver for high-speed short-range links
  • 850 nm short-wavelength laser enables multi-mode fibre operation
  • 300 metre maximum reach suits data-centre and enterprise racks
  • Hot-pluggable SFP+ form factor simplifies installation and maintenance
  • IBM AFBR-57F5MZ-IBY part number ensures consistent sourcing

Specifications

Device TypeTransceiver

Questions about this item

What does the 16GB figure mean once the module is installed in a switch?

It indicates a 16 Gbit/s Fibre Channel link rate, so the port runs at 16 Gbps when connected to a compatible 16G host port.

What interface standard does the SFP+ cage cap in practice?

The SFP+ form factor limits the electrical interface to the SFP+ MSA specification, so the module cannot exceed the host's SFP+ port capability.

What fibre patch cord and patch panel cut-out does the module need to fit?

It requires a duplex LC multi-mode patch cord and a standard SFP+ cage opening in the switch or patch panel.

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