AFBR-57D9AMZ BROADCOM Transceiver

High-Performance SFP+ Fibre Channel SR Optical Transceiver Module with the AFBR-57D9AMZ

The AFBR-57D9AMZ is a Broadcom SFP+ optical transceiver engineered for 8G Fibre Channel short-reach connectivity, enabling deterministic SAN uplinks between switches and HBAs where low latency and signal integrity are operational priorities. Designed for 850nm multimode fibre (MMF) infrastructures with LC duplex patching, the AFBR-57D9AMZ aligns with rack- and row-level storage fabrics that depend on consistent link behaviour under sustained I/O load.

Supporting an 8Gbps line rate with backward compatibility to 4G and 2G Fibre Channel, the AFBR-57D9AMZ simplifies phased refresh cycles and mixed-generation fabric segments without forcing disruptive endpoint replacements. Its SFP+ form factor targets high port-density platforms, preserving PCIe-based HBA and switch expansion options by reducing cabling bulk and power overhead versus longer-reach optics. With up to 300m reach over MMF, the AFBR-57D9AMZ is optimised for intra-data-centre optical runs where predictable attenuation margins and operational serviceability are essential.

Why Choose the AFBR-57D9AMZ?

The AFBR-57D9AMZ delivers a practical density-to-performance profile for Fibre Channel SAN designs, pairing 8G throughput with an SR optical budget suited to short-reach multimode topologies. For enterprise storage environments, it supports scalable fabric growth by standardising on LC duplex MMF links, reducing deployment risk and accelerating moves, adds, and changes across switch-to-HBA paths.

Broadcom designs optical interconnect components with a focus on interoperability, lifecycle consistency, and reliability aligned with modern data centre operational standards. This engineering approach supports stable SAN fabrics where change control, predictable qualification, and long-term availability are key requirements.

Key Applications:

• 8G Fibre Channel SAN switch uplinks
• HBA-to-switch storage connectivity
• Short-reach MMF links within rack or row
• Mixed 8G/4G/2G Fibre Channel environments

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from 24/7 Customer Service to support rapid deployment planning and compatibility questions for the AFBR-57D9AMZ in production SAN environments, and you can request Non-Binding Offers tailored to your port counts, spare strategies, and rollout timelines.