VTY5F Dell Brocade 4X 16G QSFP Transceiver

Dell VTY5F Brocade 4X 16G QSFP 100M Transceiver Module

The Dell VTY5F Brocade 4X 16G QSFP SW 100M Transceiver Module is engineered to deliver reliable, high-speed optical connectivity for enterprise networking and storage infrastructures. Designed for short-range multi-mode fiber communication, this QSFP optical module provides stable 16 Gbps data transmission while supporting low-latency performance for mission-critical applications. It is an excellent solution for expanding bandwidth in modern data centers, storage area networks (SANs), and high-performance enterprise environments.

General Specifications

Manufacturer Details

• Brand: Dell
• Part Number: VTY5F
• Product Category: Fiber Optic Transceiver Module
• Subtype: 16 Gigabit Optical Transceiver

Product Highlights

• Original Dell VTY5F optical transceiver module
• Supports high-speed 16 Gigabit data transmission
• QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) interface
• Designed for multi-mode fiber (MMF) cabling
• Supports optical links up to 100 meters
• Operates at an 850 nm wavelength
• Equipped with Duplex LC fiber connectors
• Optimized for Brocade networking environments
• Provides dependable and energy-efficient optical communication

Technical Specifications

• Transceiver Form Factor: QSFP
• Connector: Duplex LC
• Fiber Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)
• Operating Wavelength: 850 nm

Performance Features

• Maximum Data Rate: 16 Gbps
• Maximum Transmission Distance: 100 meters
• High-speed optical signal transmission
• Reliable short-range network connectivity

Applications

Enterprise Data Centers

• Server connectivity
• Data center switching
• Storage networking
• Network aggregation

Storage Area Networks

• High-speed SAN connectivity
• Storage replication
• Mission-critical storage environments
• Fiber Channel infrastructure

Business Networking

• Campus network deployments
• Core and distribution switches
• Enterprise backbone connectivity
• Virtualized networking environments

Dell VTY5F QSFP Transceiver

Business Benefits

• Enterprise-grade optical reliability
• High-performance 16 Gbps bandwidth
• Short-range fiber connectivity up to 100 meters
• Excellent signal integrity over MMF cabling
• Compact QSFP design for dense deployments
• Simple installation and maintenance
• Compatible with modern enterprise networking environments
• Ideal for storage, switching, and data center applications

Optical Specifications

• Form Factor: QSFP
• Transfer Speed: 16 Gbps
• Fiber Media: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)
• Maximum Reach: 100 meters
• Optical Wavelength: 850 nm
• Connector Interface: Duplex LC

Ideal Deployment Environments

• Enterprise IT infrastructure
• High-density data centers
• Storage Area Networks (SAN)
• Fiber Channel networks
• Cloud computing platforms
• Virtualized server environments
• Business-critical networking applications

Dell VTY5F 16 Gigabit QSFP SW 100M Transceiver Module

The Dell VTY5F Brocade 4X 16G QSFP SW 100M Transceiver Module is a high-performance optical networking component designed for enterprise-grade Fibre Channel environments and data center storage networking solutions. Built to support 16Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, this transceiver module enables reliable, high-speed data transmission over short to medium distances, making it ideal for storage area networks (SANs), enterprise storage arrays, and high-density switching infrastructures.

Engineered with QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) architecture, the module provides compact design efficiency while maintaining robust signal integrity. Its compatibility with Brocade switching environments and Dell networking ecosystems ensures seamless integration in heterogeneous data center deployments.

Key Features of Dell VTY5F Brocade 4X 16G QSFP Transceiver

High-Speed 16Gbps Fibre Channel Performance

One of the defining characteristics of this transceiver module is its support for 16 Gigabits per second Fibre Channel transmission. This high-speed capability ensures rapid data transfer rates between storage devices, servers, and network switches. It significantly reduces latency and improves overall system responsiveness in enterprise storage environments.

QSFP Form Factor Efficiency

The Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) design allows multiple high-speed lanes within a single compact module. This enables higher port density on networking hardware while reducing physical space requirements. Data center operators benefit from improved scalability and reduced infrastructure footprint.

Short Wave Optical Transmission up to 100 Meters

The module supports short wave (SW) optical transmission, typically operating over multimode fiber (MMF) cabling. With a reach of up to 100 meters, it is optimized for intra-data center connectivity, including server-to-switch and switch-to-storage interconnections within the same facility.

Compatibility with Brocade and Dell Networking Systems

Designed for interoperability, the Dell VTY5F transceiver is compatible with Brocade Fibre Channel switches and Dell storage networking platforms. This ensures that organizations using mixed vendor environments can maintain consistent performance without compatibility issues or protocol conflicts.

Technical Specifications and Architecture

Optical Interface Standards

The module adheres to industry-standard optical specifications for 16G Fibre Channel, ensuring consistent performance across compliant hardware systems. It uses multimode fiber optics and is optimized for OM3 and OM4 fiber cabling infrastructure.

Wavelength and Signal Characteristics

Typically operating at an 850nm wavelength, the transceiver ensures efficient signal propagation across short-range fiber links. The short-wave laser technology enhances data integrity and reduces signal degradation over supported distances.

Data Encoding and Transmission Protocol

The module supports 64b/66b encoding used in modern Fibre Channel systems, allowing for efficient bandwidth utilization and reduced overhead. This contributes to improved throughput and stable network performance under heavy workloads.

Latency Optimization

Low-latency transmission is critical in storage environments where real-time data access is required. The Dell VTY5F module minimizes transmission delays, ensuring rapid response times for mission-critical applications such as database management, virtualization, and cloud storage operations.

Applications in Enterprise and Data Center Environments

Storage Area Networks (SANs)

The primary application of the Dell VTY5F Brocade 4X 16G QSFP SW module is in Storage Area Networks. SAN architectures rely on high-speed, reliable connectivity between storage arrays and servers. This transceiver ensures that data flows efficiently across the network backbone.

Enterprise Storage Integration

Large-scale enterprises deploy SAN systems to manage petabytes of data across distributed storage environments. The transceiver module supports seamless integration with enterprise storage arrays, ensuring uninterrupted data availability and redundancy.

Virtualization Infrastructure

Virtualized environments require fast and consistent access to shared storage resources. This module supports virtual machine workloads by reducing bottlenecks in storage communication channels, improving performance for hypervisors such as VMware and Hyper-V infrastructures.

Cloud Data Centers

In cloud computing environments, scalability and performance are essential. The VTY5F module allows cloud service providers to build high-density switching fabrics that can handle large volumes of simultaneous data requests from distributed users.

Multi-Tenant Infrastructure Support

The module's stable performance ensures that multi-tenant cloud environments can operate without interference between workloads. This is critical for maintaining service-level agreements (SLAs) in public and private cloud deployments.

Performance Optimization in Network Infrastructure

Bandwidth Utilization

The Dell VTY5F module maximizes bandwidth efficiency by supporting full 16G Fibre Channel throughput. This ensures that storage and compute resources are fully utilized, reducing idle capacity and improving ROI for data center investments.

Error Reduction and Signal Integrity

Advanced signal processing techniques reduce bit error rates (BER), ensuring data integrity across transmission paths. This is particularly important in enterprise storage environments where data corruption can have significant operational consequences.

Noise Resistance

The module is designed to resist electromagnetic interference (EMI), ensuring stable performance even in densely packed networking environments where multiple high-speed components operate simultaneously.

Scalability in High-Density Networks

As data centers expand, scalability becomes a critical factor. The QSFP form factor allows multiple ports to be deployed within limited rack space, enabling network architects to scale infrastructure without major hardware redesigns.

Compatibility and Integration Ecosystem

Support for Brocade Switching Platforms

The module is optimized for Brocade Fibre Channel switches, ensuring full compatibility with enterprise-class switching environments. This makes it a preferred choice for organizations already invested in Brocade-based infrastructure.

Integration with Dell Storage Systems

Dell storage arrays and networking equipment are fully compatible with the VTY5F module, enabling seamless deployment across hybrid infrastructures. This reduces configuration complexity and improves deployment speed.

Multi-Vendor Interoperability

In environments where multi-vendor hardware is used, the module ensures interoperability across different networking and storage platforms, reducing vendor lock-in and improving procurement flexibility.