Small factor pluggable (SFP) is a compact, hot-pluggable transceiver used for data communication and telecommunications applications. It is designed to support a wide range of protocols and speeds, including Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and SONET. SFPs are used in a variety of networking equipment, such as switches, routers, and media converters. They are also used in high-performance computing applications, such as InfiniBand and 10 Gigabit Ethernet. SFPs are available in a variety of form factors, including single-mode and multi-mode, and are compatible with a variety of connectors. They are also available in a variety of speeds, ranging from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps.