Description
Connectivity options
The AJ718-63001 HPE 8GBPS Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver Module can be connected to a variety of devices and networks using the following connectivity options:
- Fibre Channel (FC) networks: The module can be used to connect Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) and switches to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs) and fabric switches.
- Ethernet networks: The module can be used to connect Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) initiators and targets to Ethernet networks.
- Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) networks: The module can be used to connect Fibre Channel hosts and storage devices to FCIP gateways and routers for remote storage replication and disaster recovery.
- InfiniBand networks: The module can be used to connect Fibre Channel devices to InfiniBand networks for high-performance computing and data center applications.
- Fibre Channel to Fibre Channel (FICON) networks: The module can be used to connect Fibre Channel devices to FICON mainframe storage devices and switches.
Performance features
The AJ718-63001 HPE 8GBPS Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver Module is a small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) transceiver that supports 8 Gbps Fibre Channel communication. It is designed for use with HPE Fibre Channel switches and host bus adapters.
The main features of the module include:
- 8 Gbps data rate
- Short wavelength optics (850 nm)
- SFP+ form factor
- LC connector
- Single-mode fiber (SMF) support
- Transmission distance up to 300 meters
- Compatible with HPE Fibre Channel switches and host bus adapters
- RoHS compliant
This transceiver module is ideal for use in high-speed storage area networks (SANs) and other Fibre Channel applications that require a small form factor and high data transfer rates.
Power consumption and heat dissipation
The AJ718-63001 HPE 8GBPS Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver Module has a power consumption of less than 1.5 watts. It also has a heat dissipation of less than 2.2 BTU/hr.
General Information
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# AJ718-63001
- Type : Networking
- Channel-Type : Fibre Channel
- Form Factor : Plug-in Module
- Interface (BUS) Type : SFP
Networking AJ718-63001
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 8 GB Fibre Channel (Short Wave)
Dimension and Weight
- Height: 2.91inch
- Width: 4.37inch
- Depth: 6.18inch
- Weight: 1 Lbs
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 1 X Network – 8 GB Fibre Channel (Short Wave)
- Compatible Slots : 1 X SFP (Mini-Gbic)







