AFBR-57D7APZ BROADCOM Transceiver

High-Density SFP+ Fibre Channel SR Optical Transceiver for SAN Edge Connectivity with the AFBR-57D7APZ

The AFBR-57D7APZ is an SFP+ 8G Fibre Channel short-reach optical transceiver engineered for deterministic storage networking where low-latency link integrity is critical. Deployed in Fibre Channel SAN switches and HBA ports, it provides a predictable optical path for block storage fabrics, supporting stable multipath designs and consistent failover behavior across enterprise arrays and edge switches.

Designed for 850 nm multimode fiber with an LC-duplex interface, the AFBR-57D7APZ targets in-row and adjacent-rack connectivity up to 300 m, optimizing cabling density while keeping optics standardized across ports. Backward compatibility with 2G/4G/8G FC enables phased upgrades of director-class fabrics and access layers without forcing simultaneous endpoint refreshes, preserving zoning, domain design, and operational procedures in mixed-speed environments.

Why Choose the AFBR-57D7APZ?

The AFBR-57D7APZ aligns with enterprise SAN architectures that prioritize port density, serviceability, and controlled change windows. Its SFP+ footprint supports high port counts in constrained switch form factors, while the short-reach multimode profile fits common data centre patching practices for predictable deployments, scalable expansion, and reduced risk during optics standardization across racks and pods.

Broadcom designs optical interconnect components with an engineering focus on interoperability, lifecycle stability, and dependable operation under continuous duty cycles typical of storage fabrics. This approach supports modern data centre standards for structured cabling, maintainable spares strategy, and repeatable validation across SAN domains.

Key Applications:

• Fibre Channel SAN switch uplinks and ISL links
• HBA-to-switch connectivity for block storage
• Mixed-speed 2G/4G/8G FC fabric migrations
• Short-reach multimode data centre interconnects

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your port-count and spares requirements for the AFBR-57D7APZ, enabling accurate rollout planning and standardized optics procurement across SAN domains.