Data transmission ranges
Table 25 provides the data transmission ranges for different cable types and port
speeds.
Note:
There is no LWL or ELWL version of the mSFP or QSFP transceiver.
Table 25. Supported optics, speeds, cables, and distances
Transceiver
type
Form factor
Speed
Multi-Mode Media Maximum Distance
Single Mode
Media
Maximum
Distance
62.5 microns
(OM1)
50 microns
(OM2)
50 microns
(OM3)
50 microns
(OM4)
9 microns
SWL
mSFP/SFP+
2 Gbps
150 m (492
ft.)
300 m (984
ft.)
500 m (1640
ft.)
N/A
N/A
mSFP/SFP+
4 Gbps
70 m (229 ft.) 150 m (492
ft.)
380 m (1264
ft.)
400 m (1312
ft.)
N/A
mSFP/SFP+
8 Gbps
21 m (68 ft.)
50 m (164 ft.) 150 m (492
ft.)
190 m (623
ft.)
N/A
SFP+
10 Gbps
33 m (108 ft.) 82 m (269 ft.) 300 m (984
ft.)
550 m (1804
ft.)
N/A
mSFP/SFP+
16 Gbps
15 m (49 ft.)
35 m (115 ft.) 100 m (328
ft.)
125 m (410
ft.)
N/A
QSFP
4 x 16 Gbps
N/A
50 m (164 ft.) N/A
N/A
N/A
LWL
SFP+
8 Gbps
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
10 km (6.2
mi.)
SFP+
10 Gbps
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
10 km (6.2
mi)
SFP+
16 Gbps
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
10 km (6.2
mi)
ELW
SFP+
2 Gbps
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
30 km (18.6
mi)
SFP+
4 Gbps
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
30 km (18.6
mi)
SFP+
8 Gbps
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
25 km (15.53
mi)
Greater distances can be achieved with the addition of the optional Extended
Fabrics software.
Power cords
Two power cords for connecting between the SAN384B-2 and the power
distribution units on the 2109 C36 cabinet are shipped with the product. See the
IBM TotalStorage SAN Cabinet 2109 Model C36 Installation and Service Guide
for
information on connecting the cabinet to the facility power source. If the
stand-alone feature is ordered for the SAN384B-2, then you must also order the
country-specific power cords.
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