IBM 23L3206 server / storage / networking hardware Optical Transmission Module

The IBM 23L3206 is a 1000BASE-LX 1Gb SFP fibre-optic transceiver module, designed for long-distance single-mode fibre connections at 1310nm. It plugs into a compatible SFP port on IBM networking or storage equipment to provide a Gigabit Ethernet uplink over single-mode fibre, typically supporting distances of up to around 10km depending on the fibre run and equipment. SFP transceivers of this type are a routine consumable across IBM networking product ranges, replaced individually as ports are added, extended or repaired rather than as part of a chassis-level upgrade. Genuine transceivers such as this one help ensure the exact optical characteristics (wavelength, power budget, distance) that the host equipment was qualified against, which matters for reliable long-haul fibre links. Specifiers should confirm the exact port type and fibre distance requirement against their specific IBM host equipment before ordering. Tech-Star (UK-based, shipped worldwide) stocks IBM optical transceivers to support ongoing network maintenance. Please contact our sales team for current stock and pricing.