DS-SFP-FC32G-ELW: Cisco 32 Gbps Fibre Channel Extended LW SFP+
Also listed as: DS-SFP-FC32G-ELW=
Cisco DS-SFP-FC32G-ELW is listed as Cisco 32 Gbps Fibre Channel Extended LW SFP+. It is a transceiver that the vendor documents for Cisco MDS 9124V show as an orderable option. Spares are ordered as DS-SFP-FC32G-ELW=. Check the exact model and generation before buying, because option lists differ between product generations.
Specifications
| Part number | DS-SFP-FC32G-ELW |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Type | Transceivers |
| Other numbers | DS-SFP-FC32G-ELW= |
| Speed | 32Gb FC |
About the DS-SFP-FC32G-ELW
Cisco 32 Gbps Fibre Channel Extended LW SFP+ is sold by Cisco under product ID DS-SFP-FC32G-ELW; the same item ordered as a spare carries the suffix = (DS-SFP-FC32G-ELW=). It is a transceiver in the Cisco option range and appears in the ordering or configuration tables of the vendor documents cited in the sources. Key figures taken from the listing: speed 32Gb FC. The product ID is the number brokers and buyers search for, so match it exactly rather than by capacity or description alone.
Compatibility
The Cisco documents cited in the sources list DS-SFP-FC32G-ELW as an option for Cisco MDS 9124V. That listing is the only compatibility claim recorded here: the part is not assumed to fit other generations or other product lines of the same brand. Firmware, software, slot, backplane and controller requirements are set out in the vendor documentation for the specific product, and the vendor's compatibility tool should be checked before ordering a second-hand unit.
Buying used
Inspect the optical connector for scratches or dirt, read the module details from the switch (vendor name, part number, serial) and confirm the switch accepts it without an unsupported-module warning. Check the speed and reach on the label. Ask the seller for photos of the part number label, confirm the return terms, and test the part in a running system before accepting it. Prices vary with condition, so compare several listings for the exact product ID.
Fits these models
Works together
How the Cisco DS-SFP-FC32G-ELW connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the hardware on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Adapters for the server
UCSC-PCIE-BD16GF Cisco Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16G Fibre Channel HBA
UCSC-PCIE-BD32GF Cisco Broadcom LPe32002 Dual-Port 32G FC HBA
UCSC-PCIE-BS32GF Cisco Broadcom LPe32000 Single-Port 32G FC HBA
UCSC-PCIE-QD16GF Cisco Qlogic QLE2692 Dual Port 16G Fibre Channel HBA
Switches
Cisco MDS 9124V 1U rack
Cisco MDS 9132T 1U
Cisco MDS 9148T 1U
Cisco MDS 9148V 1RU
Storage
Dell PowerMax 2500 4U multi-node rack
Dell PowerMax 8500 system bay multi-enclosure
Dell PowerProtect DD9410 2U appliance + shelves
Dell PowerProtect DD9900 2U appliance + shelves
Dell PowerProtect DD9910 2U appliance + shelves
Dell PowerStore 1000T 2U rack
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
Check compatibility with Cisco
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Cisco has tested with the Cisco DS-SFP-FC32G-ELW.
- Compatibility Cisco UCS Hardware Compatibility List
- Compatibility Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix
- Support Cisco Support and Downloads
Buying or selling DS-SFP-FC32G-ELW?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Cisco MDS 9124V 64-Gbps 24-Port Fibre Channel Switch Data Sheet, checked 2026-10-28