Description
The AddOn IBM® 45W1218-AO is an 8-pack of 8GBase-LW Fibre Channel SFP+ transceivers, designed for high-performance data transmission over single-mode fiber (SMF) at distances up to 10km using a 1310nm wavelength via LC connectors. Each module is fully IBM® compatible, hot-swappable, and compliant with MSA standards, ensuring seamless network integration.
These TAA-compliant transceivers feature an uncooled DFB transmitter and PIN receiver, providing reliable throughput with excellent ESD protection and low EMI performance. Each unit is programmed, serialized, and rigorously tested for data traffic and applications to match or exceed OEM specifications. Ideal for Fibre Channel, enterprise, and access applications, this pack delivers exceptional performance and reliability, backed by AddOn’s limited lifetime warranty.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AddOn |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 45W1218-AO |
| Compatibility | IBM® 45W1218 |
| Pack Size | 8-Pack |
| Form Factor | SFP+ |
| Data Rate | 8GBase-LW Fibre Channel (up to 11.3 Gbps) |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Distance | Up to 10km over SMF |
| Connector Type | Duplex LC |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to 70°C (Commercial) |
| Transmitter | Uncooled DFB |
| Receiver | PIN |
| Compliance | SFF-8432, SFF-8472, RoHS, TAA Compliant |
| Features | Hot pluggable, excellent ESD protection, metal housing with lower EMI |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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