IBM 88Y6857 is a 25-meter SFP+ optical cable featuring LC-LC connectors and multi-mode fiber construction. This cable supports high-speed data transmission between network switches, storage arrays, and servers equipped with SFP+ transceivers. Multi-mode fiber enables distances up to 300 meters depending on wavelength and transceiver specifications, making it suitable for intra-datacenter connectivity and short-to-medium range fabric deployments. The LC connectors provide secure latching and compact form factor, minimizing footprint in high-density patch panel environments. Compatible with any vendor-agnostic SFP+ optical module across IBM, Cisco, Dell, HP, and other enterprise platforms using standard SFP+ interfaces.
Typical applications include connecting 8Gb/10Gb Fibre Channel SANs, 10GbE data center networks, and blade server interconnects. The 25-meter length accommodates medium distances within enterprise rack and cabinet layouts without requiring additional amplification or repeaters.
All units tested and guaranteed functional. Available via quote.
