The Cisco MDS DS-SFP-FC4G-SW is a 4-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP designed to give Fibre Channel connectivity for the 1/2/4-Gbps ports on the Cisco MDS 9000 family platform.


Details, including cabling specifications, on the Cisco Fibre Channel Shortwave SFP follow below. This model uses a dual LC connector.

Cisco MDS DS-SFP-FC4G-SW Features:

Cabling Specifications:

  • Wavelength: 850 nanometers
  • Fiber Type: MMF
  • Core Size (microns)/Band Rate(Gigabaud)/Cable Distance:

62.5/1.0625/300m
62.5/2.125/150m
62.5/4.250/70m
50.0 (OM2)/1.0625/500m
50.0 (OM2)/2.125/300m
50.0 (OM2)/4.250/150m
50.0 (OM3)/1.0625/860m
50.0 (OM3)/2.125/500m
50.0 (OM3)/4.250/380m

Optical Parameters:

  • Average Transmit Power (dBm): -2.5 Max/-9 Min
  • Average Receive Power (dBm): 0 Max/- Min
  • Fiber Loss Budget (dB): 1.78 (62.5 microns), 2.06 (50.0 microns [OM2]), and 2.88 (50.0 microns [OM3])

Vibrant offers complete configurations as well as individual parts and upgrades for this model.

For pricing on new or used Cisco SFPs, upgrades or parts, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.