3Com 3C16862A 7700 20-Port Gigabit SFP

Overview
The 3Com 7700 20-Port Gigabit SFP (model 3C16862A) is a high-performance network module designed for enterprise and data-center environments that demand reliable, high-speed fiber connectivity. This compact, hot-swappable unit delivers up to 20 gigabit Ethernet links over SFP transceivers, providing flexible and scalable bandwidth for demanding applications.

Key Features

• Twenty independent 1 Gbps SFP ports for fiber optic connections
• Supports a wide range of SFP transceiver types including 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, and 1000BASE-BX
• Hot-swappable design for zero-downtime maintenance and upgrades
• Low power consumption and efficient thermal design for dense rack deployment
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3z and 802.3ab standards
• Backplane compatibility with 3Com 7700 series chassis and other supported platforms

Technical Specifications

• Port count: 20 x 1 Gbps SFP
• Form factor: 1U rack-mount module
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Power draw: typical 10 W, maximum 12 W
• Dimensions: 44.5 mm x 482 mm x 43 mm (H x W x D)
• Supported media: multimode and single-mode fiber optic cables
• Management: SNMP v1/v2c/v3, CLI, and web-based GUI

Applications
The 3Com 7700 20-Port Gigabit SFP module is ideal for:

• Enterprise campus networks requiring high-density fiber uplinks
• Data center spine and leaf architectures that need scalable bandwidth
• Virtualized server farms and storage area networks (SAN) with intensive data traffic
• High-definition video streaming and large file transfers in media production
• Disaster recovery sites where reliable, low-latency connectivity is critical

By integrating the 3Com 7700 20-Port Gigabit SFP into your network infrastructure, you gain the flexibility to adapt to evolving bandwidth demands while maintaining a compact footprint and operational efficiency.