Sun part number SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 identifies the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 - Sun LightPulse LPe12000 1-Port 8GB/s Fibre Channel PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter, an enterprise-grade Networking Devices unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. The component is intended for use in enterprise rack server and data-center deployments where matched-pair installation, hot-spare provisioning, or matched-lot procurement is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 8 GB, interface of PCIe, data rate of 8 Gb/s, ports of 1. Typical use cases include enterprise LAN core-distribution-access architecture, hyperconverged cluster east-west traffic, SAN fabric uplinks, and replacement of EOL/EOSL networking infrastructure under existing OEM warranty contracts. Pro Disk Network sources the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. Net 30 / Net 60 terms available for qualified business, government, and education accounts. 30-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 is a Sun networking devices component with capacity 8 GB, interface PCIe, data rate 8 Gb/s. Pro Disk Network sells the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 for $188.82 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Is the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 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 SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 ship?
If in stock, the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 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 SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 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.
New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier
Pro Disk Network offers the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 across three procurement tiers. Each tier is fully functional and warranted; the choice comes down to budget, warranty length, and whether the deployment is production-critical or capacity-expansion.
Tier
Discount vs OEM List
Warranty
Best For
New (Sealed OEM)
25–40%
Sun manufacturer warranty (1–5 yr)
Production-critical first-tier
New (Bulk OEM)
50–65%
3-year Pro Disk Network warranty
New cluster builds, secondary tier
Refurbished
75–85%
12-month advance replacement
Capacity expansion, lab, dev/test, EOL refresh
Bulk & Volume Pricing for SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8
Ships from our US warehouse — same-day US dispatch on orders placed before 2pm ET. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government and education.
Volume discounts on the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 are automatic at checkout. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government, and education. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com for orders above 100 units.
Quantity
Discount
Unit Price
1
0%
$188.82
5+
4%
$181.27
10+
8%
$173.71
25+
13%
$164.27
50+
18%
$154.83
100+
23%
$145.39
What is the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8?
The SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 is a Sun enterprise networking device with capacity 8 GB and interface PCIe, manufactured by Sun. 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 SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8
Pros
Drop-in replacement for failed line cards or transceivers
Bulk-pack pricing for multi-rack deployments
Coding to OEM TLV is verified before shipping
Cons
Not for hyperscale ZR coherent — different SKU family
Some vendors deprecate firmware on EOL part numbers
Mismatched optic+switch firmware can require manual override
Frequently Asked Questions about SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8
Is the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 a genuine Sun part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 as factory-original Sun inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Sun servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
Is the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 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 SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 ship?
If in stock, the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 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 SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8?
New SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 units carry the full Sun manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (12 months refurbished, 36 months new bulk). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8?
Yes. Pro Disk Network offers automatic volume discounts at 10, 25, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the SG series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
SG-XPCI1FC-EM2 — SG-XPCI1FC-EM2 - Sun LightPulse LP10000 1-Port Fiber Channel 2GB PCI-X Host Bus Adapter — $182.37
SG-XPCI1FC-EM4-Z — SG-XPCI1FC-EM4-Z - Sun SG-XPCI1FC-EM4-Z Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter - 1 x LC - PCI-X 2.0 - 4.25 Gbps — $548.82
SG-XPCI1FC-JN2 — SG-XPCI1FC-JN2 - Sun JNI Single Fibre Channel 2Gb/s PCI Host Bus Adapter for Sun Fire V240 Server — $642.43
SG-XPCI1FC-QF2 — SG-XPCI1FC-QF2 - Sun 1-Port Fibre Channel 2GB PCI Express Host Bus Adapter — $128.95
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Networking Devices
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 SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 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 SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 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 SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8 and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.