IBM AA-RWF3A-TE manual 4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switch FC port specifications

Table 29 Laser data transmission ranges for the 4/32B SAN Switch

Port speed	Cable size	Short wavelength	Long	Extended
	(microns)		wavelength	long wave
				length
1 Gb/s	50	500 m (1,640 ft)	N/A	N/A
	62.5	300 m (984 ft)	N/A	N/A
	9	N/A	10 km (6.2 miles)	40 km (24.8
				miles)
2 Gb/s	50	300 m (984 ft)	N/A	N/A
	62.5	150 m (492 ft)	N/A	N/A
	9	N/A	10 km (6.2 miles)	40 km (24.8
			without an HP Extended	miles)
			Fabrics license
			50 to 100 km with an
			HP Extended Fabrics
			license
4 Gb/s	50	150 m (492 ft)	N/A	N/A
	62.5	70 m (230 ft)	N/A	N/A
	9	N/A	N/A	N/A

FC port specifications

The following sections summarize FC port specifications.

4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switch FC port specifications

The FC ports are compatible with SWL and LWL SFP transceivers. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of transceiver in use.

The ports operate at 1, 2, and 4 Gb/s and autosense to the highest speed of all attached devices.

The ports meet all required safety standards. For more information about these standards, see Regulatory compliance notices.

4/32 and 4/64 SAN Switch FC port specifications

The FC ports are compatible with SWL, LWL, and extended long wavelength (ELWL) SFP transceivers. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of transceiver in use.

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