The system builds on the Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) standard to provide higher density and increased data transfer rates. It supports leading-edge high-performance protocols including Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand, and other proprietary high-speed links. Applications include network switches, routers, servers, storage devices, network interface cards, and host bus adapters. The system is compliant with the SFP industry multisource agreement (MSA). Its 20-position surface-mount connector is enclosed by a low-profile metal cage engineered to guide and secure industry-standard mating modules. The pluggable modules, both duplex LC optical and HSSDC2 copper transceivers, extend hot-swapping capabilities along with copper patch cables. The system also provides a wide variety of optical and HSSDC2 cable assemblies.

Pricing for copper systems starts at approximately $90 each; optical systems are approximately $130 each.