This AFCT-701SDZ delivers Transceiver functionality and is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles. Technical specifications include capacity of 10 GB, data rate of 10 Gb/s, network speed of 10 GbE, range of 10 km. Workload fit covers VMware NSX overlay networking, Kubernetes pod-to-pod east-west bandwidth, Storage Replica replication, and high-throughput backup network paths between ToR switches and backup targets. Pro Disk Network maintains the AFCT-701SDZ in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The AFCT-701SDZ is a enterprise-grade transceiver component with capacity 10 GB, data rate 10 Gb/s, network speed 10 GbE. Pro Disk Network sells the AFCT-701SDZ for $109.14 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Is the AFCT-701SDZ compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every AFCT-701SDZ against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the AFCT-701SDZ ship?
If in stock, the AFCT-701SDZ ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The AFCT-701SDZ is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
What is the AFCT-701SDZ?
The AFCT-701SDZ is a network interface module with capacity 10 GB and data rate 10 Gb/s, manufactured for enterprise IT deployments. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of AFCT-701SDZ
Pros
Same-day US shipping cuts deployment downtime
Cons
Refurbished switches may show minor rack-rail wear
Power supplies sold separately on certain SKUs
Long-haul ZR4/CFP4 modules subject to export-control screening
Frequently Asked Questions about AFCT-701SDZ
Is the AFCT-701SDZ a genuine part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every AFCT-701SDZ as factory-original inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the AFCT-701SDZ compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every AFCT-701SDZ against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the AFCT-701SDZ ship?
If in stock, the AFCT-701SDZ ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the AFCT-701SDZ?
New AFCT-701SDZ units carry the full manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the AFCT-701SDZ?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The AFCT-701SDZ is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the AFCT-701SDZ carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the AFCT-701SDZ and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.