Description
Product Overview
The AJ715A is a 4 Gbps short wave B-series Fibre Channel SFP (small form-factor pluggable) transceiver from HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise). It is a 1 pack, meaning that it includes only one transceiver. It is a type of transceiver that is used to connect Fibre Channel (FC) devices to a Fibre Channel network. FC is a high-speed network technology that is primarily used for storage networking. This transceiver is designed to work with HPE B-series Fibre Channel switches and can be used in both short wave (SW) and long wave (LW) environments. This transceiver is compliant with the 4 Gbps Fibre Channel standard and is designed to work with FC SAN (Storage Area Network) devices such as disk arrays, tape libraries, and host bus adapters.
Installation and Configuration
The AJ715A HPE 4GBPS Short Wave B-Series Fibre Channel 1 Pack SFP Transceiver is a fiber optic transceiver that is used to connect a Fibre Channel host or switch to a Fibre Channel storage device. The transceiver is designed to work with HPE B-Series Fibre Channel switches and hosts, and it supports data transfer rates of up to 4 Gbps.
To install and configure the AJ715A HPE 4GBPS Short Wave B-Series Fibre Channel 1 Pack SFP Transceiver, follow these steps:
- Install the transceiver into the appropriate port on your HPE B-Series Fibre Channel host or switch. The transceiver should snap into place securely.
- Connect the other end of the transceiver to the Fibre Channel storage device using a compatible fiber optic cable.
- Power on the host or switch and the storage device.
- Log into the host or switch and configure the port that the transceiver is connected to. This can typically be done through the switch’s web interface or command line interface.
- Configure the storage device to recognize the host or switch as a valid Fibre Channel target.
- Test the connection by running a diagnostic or by attempting to access the storage device from the host or switch.
- If all is well, the installation and configuration of the AJ715A HPE 4GBPS Short Wave B-Series Fibre Channel 1 Pack SFP Transceiver is complete.
It is important to note that specific configurations may vary depending on the specific host or switch and storage device being used. It is recommended to refer to the documentation provided by the manufacturer for more detailed instructions.
Compatibility and Interoperability
The AJ715A is a 4 Gbps short wave Fibre Channel transceiver made by HPE for use with HPE B-Series Fibre Channel switches. It is a Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver, meaning it is a compact, hot-pluggable device that connects to a Fibre Channel port on a switch. The AJ715A is compatible with HPE B-series Fibre Channel switches, and can be used to connect the switch to other Fibre Channel devices such as storage arrays or servers. It is also interoperable with other devices that are compliant with the Fibre Channel standard, such as those made by other vendors.
General Information
- Manufacturer Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Manufacturer Part Number AJ715A
- Brand Name HPE
- Product Name: Short Wave B-series Fibre Channel SFP (mini-GBIC) Module
- Product Type SFP (Mini-GBIC)
- Packaged Quantity 1
Technical Information
- Application/Usage Data Networking
- Interfaces/Ports
- Interfaces/Ports 1 x Fiber Channel
- Interfaces/Ports Details 1 x Fiber Channel
Media & Performance
- Connectivity Media Fiber Fiber Channel
- Data Transfer Rate 4 GBPS Gigabit Ethernet
Interfaces / Ports
- Interfaces/ports : 1 X Fiber Channel
- Interfaces/ports Details : 1 X Fiber Channel







