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QLogic Optical Transceivers - Refurbished, Used, New
QLogic optical transceivers are the SFP+ modules that plug into QLogic Fibre Channel host bus adapters and SANbox switches to connect servers to storage arrays over multimode fiber. Most are shortwave 850 nm optics at 8G, 16G and 32G Fibre Channel, with QLogic-coded firmware so the adapter or switch recognizes them. This collection also carries QLogic 10G Ethernet SR optics, 40G QSFP+ direct attach cables and the QLE2600 and QLE2700 series Fibre Channel adapters the optics are usually bought for. NetworkTigers sells QLogic transceivers, cables and adapters refurbished, used and new. Every optic and adapter is tested before it ships so it works when it arrives.
QLogic transceivers, cables and adapters
| Part | Speed and use | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| AFBR-57D9AMZ-QL | 8G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+, 850 nm, LC multimode | AFBR-57D9AMZ-QL |
| FTLF8529P4BCV-QL, FTLF8529P3BCV-QL, FTLF8529P4BCV-QM | 16G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+, 850 nm, LC multimode; P3 and P4 are successive revisions of the same optic, QM is an alternate QLogic coding | FTLF8529P4BCV-QL | FTLF8529P3BCV-QL | FTLF8529P4BCV-QM |
| AFBR-57F5MZ-QL | 16G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+, 850 nm, alternate manufacturer | AFBR-57F5MZ-QL |
| FTLF8532P4BCV-QL | 32G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+, 850 nm, LC multimode | FTLF8532P4BCV-QL |
| FTLX8571D3BCL-QL | 10G Ethernet SR SFP+, 850 nm, for QLogic converged and Ethernet adapters | FTLX8571D3BCL-QL |
| CBL1-0600526 | 5 m 40G QSFP+ passive direct attach copper cable | CBL1-0600526 |
| CBL1-0400626 | 40G QSFP+ to CX4 twinax direct attach cable, 6 m, for older InfiniBand and 10G CX4 ports | CBL1-0400626 |
| QLE2672-CK | Dual-port 16G Fibre Channel PCIe host bus adapter, 2600 series | QLE2672-CK |
| QLE2742-SR-CK | Dual-port 32G Gen 6 Fibre Channel PCIe host bus adapter, 2700 series, SR optics included | QLE2742-SR-CK |
| Related optics | Fibre Channel SFPs coded for other vendors, and the SAN switches they connect to | HPE Fibre Channel SFPs | Cisco Fibre Channel SFPs | Brocade SAN switches |
Which QLogic transceiver do I need?
- Match the adapter speed. A QLE2672 runs at 16G and takes a 16G optic; a QLE2742 runs at 32G and takes a 32G optic. A slower optic caps the link.
- Match the coding. QLogic adapters and switches check the vendor code on the optic. Use a -QL or -QM coded part; an optic coded for Cisco, Brocade or HPE may not link up.
- Shortwave covers most SANs. All the Fibre Channel optics here are 850 nm shortwave for OM3 or OM4 multimode fiber with LC connectors, enough to cross a data center hall. Longwave single-mode optics are only needed between buildings.
- Fiber grade sets the distance. Reach drops as speed rises on the same fiber, so a 32G link needs OM4 to go as far as an 8G link went on OM3.
- Ethernet is separate. The FTLX8571D3BCL-QL is a 10G Ethernet optic for QLogic converged and NIC ports, not a Fibre Channel part.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a 16G optic in a QLE2742 to connect to a 16G switch?
Yes. The 32G adapter negotiates down to 16G or 8G, so a 16G optic lets it join an existing 16G fabric. Fit 32G optics at both ends when the switch side is also 32G.
Why do the same 16G optics appear with P3, P4, -QL and -QM suffixes?
They are the same shortwave 16G optic made across several production revisions and QLogic codings. For a QLogic adapter or SANbox switch they are interchangeable, so buy by speed, not by suffix.
Do the adapters come with optics?
The QLE2742-SR-CK includes SR optics, as the SR in the part number shows. The QLE2672-CK is listed as the adapter only unless the listing says otherwise, so add two 16G SFP+ optics from this page if you need a complete kit.
NetworkTigers has sold enterprise network equipment since 1996. Every transceiver, cable and adapter carries the NetworkTigers 365-day warranty. Need a quantity for a SAN refresh? Ask us for a quote.
QLogic AFBR-57D9AMZ-QL 8GB Fibre Channel Shortwave 850nm SFP Transceiver
QLOGIC QLE2742-SR-CK 2700 Series 2x 32GB Fibre Channel Gen6 Fibre Adapter
NEW QLogic CBL1-0400626 QSFP to Cx4 Transceiver Twinax 40G Direct Attach Cable
$ 24.99
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NEW QLogic QLE2672-CK 2x 16Gbps Channel to PCIe port Fibre Adapter
$ 215.99
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QLOGIC FTLF8532P4BCV-QL 32GB FC SR 850nm SFP+ Transceiver
NEW QLogic FTLF8529P4BCV-QL 16GB Fibre Channel 850nm SFP+ Transceiver
QLOGIC CBL1-0600526 5m 40 Gigabit QSFP+ Passive DAC Cable
QLogic FTLF8529P4BCV-QM 16GB BASE-SW 850nm LC MMF SFP+ Transceiver
$ 12.99
$ 29.99
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QLOGIC AFBR-57F5MZ-QL 16GB Fibre Channel 850nm SW SFP+ Transceiver
$ 12.99
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QLogic FTLF8529P4BCV-QL 16GB Fibre Channel 850nm SFP+ Transceiver
$ 19.99
$ 29.99
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QLogic FTLF8529P3BCV-QL 16GB Fibre Channel 850nm SFP+ Transceiver
$ 19.99
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QLogic CBL1-0400626 6m QSFP to Cx4 Transceiver Twinax 40G Direct Attach Cable
QLogic FTLX8571D3BCL-QL 10GB BASE-SR Optical SFP+ Transceiver
$ 9.99
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