Dell 492-BCYC 10GbE SFP+ Transceiver Module

What It Is

The Dell 492-BCYC (MPN: 820473) is an enterprise-grade SFP optical transceiver kit designed for Fibre Channel storage connectivity. This duplex module operates at 16 Gb/s (Gen5 FC) and is intended for use with Dell MD38xxf and ME4 storage arrays. The kit includes two transceivers in a custom bundle, providing a direct replacement or expansion solution for existing FC infrastructure.

Technical Details

• Connector type: SFP
• Duplex: Yes
• Simplex: No
• Data transfer rate: 16384 Mbit/s (16 Gb/s)
• Maximum transmission distance: 0.01 km (10 m)
• Housing material: Metal
• Color: Silver

Configuration & Options

• Kit includes 2x SFP transceivers (CusKit configuration)
• Compatible with Dell MD38xxf and ME4 series storage systems
• SW (short wavelength) optical interface type
• FC16 (Fibre Channel 16 Gb/s) protocol support
• No additional mounting or conversion hardware required

Operating Conditions

This transceiver kit is designed for short-range, high-bandwidth Fibre Channel links within a storage area network (SAN). The 10-meter reach makes it suitable for intra-rack or adjacent-rack connections between storage controllers and switches in data center environments. The metal housing ensures reliable heat dissipation and electromagnetic shielding in dense server racks. It operates as a standard SFP module, requiring no special cooling or environmental controls beyond typical enterprise IT specifications.