What does SFP stand for?

What does SFP stand for?

• A. Small Form-factor Pluggable
• B. Small Fibre Plug
• C. Secure Form Factor Plug
• D. Simple Form-factor Protocol

Answer: (A)

SFP stands for Small Form-factor Pluggable. This name describes a compact, hot-swappable transceiver module used in networking gear to connect to fiber or copper links. "Small" highlights its reduced size compared with older modules, "Form-factor" signals a standardized physical size and interface so modules from different vendors fit the same port, and "Pluggable" means you can insert or replace the module without powering down the device in many cases. This standardization lets you swap in different SFPs to support various media types and speeds while keeping the same form factor. The other options miss the official terminology and purpose of the module.

SFP stands for Small Form-factor Pluggable. This name describes a compact, hot-swappable transceiver module used in networking gear to connect to fiber or copper links. "Small" highlights its reduced size compared with older modules, "Form-factor" signals a standardized physical size and interface so modules from different vendors fit the same port, and "Pluggable" means you can insert or replace the module without powering down the device in many cases. This standardization lets you swap in different SFPs to support various media types and speeds while keeping the same form factor. The other options miss the official terminology and purpose of the module.