Description
High Speed Fibre Channel Connectivity
The HPE MSA 2040 16GB Short Wave Fibre Channel Transceiver, C8R24SB, is designed for high-speed fibre channel connectivity. Fibre channel is a high-speed networking protocol that is typically used to connect storage area networks (SANs) and data centers. This transceiver provides 16 Gbps data transfer rate which is the current standard for Fibre channel.
Fibre channel is known for its high-speed data transfer capabilities, which can help to improve the performance and scalability of the network. This transceiver is designed to support this high-speed data transfer, which can help to ensure that large amounts of data can be transferred quickly and efficiently.
Additionally, it is designed to work with HPE MSA 2040 Storage Array and is compatible with other HPE and third-party storage devices. This can help to ensure that the transceiver can be used in a wide range of environments and can connect to a wide range of devices.
The HPE MSA 2040 16GB Short Wave Fibre Channel Transceiver, C8R24SB, is designed for high-speed fibre channel connectivity, providing 16 Gbps data transfer rate, and it is compatible with HPE MSA 2040 Storage Array and other HPE and third-party storage devices, which can help to improve the performance and scalability of the network and connect to a wide range of devices.
Performance of 16GB Transceiver
The 16GB transceiver C8R24SB is a high-performance transceiver module that is used to connect network devices such as switches and routers to fiber optic cables. It supports data transfer rates of up to 16 Gbps, making it suitable for use in high-speed network environments. Additionally, it is compliant with industry standards such as SFP+ and SFF-8431, which ensures compatibility with a wide range of network equipment. The module also supports Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM), which allows real-time monitoring of the optical performance of the module.
The term “high-performance” in this context likely refers to the ability of the 16GB transceiver (a device used to transmit and receive data over a network) to transfer data at a high rate and with minimal errors. The specific model, C8R24SB, may have additional features or specifications that contribute to its high performance. However, it would be more accurate to consult with the manufacturer for more information about the performance of this transceiver.
Fibre Channel and SAN Support
The C8R24SB transceiver is likely a Fibre Channel transceiver, meaning it is used for data transfer over a Fibre Channel network. Fibre Channel is a type of network technology that is primarily used for storage area networks (SANs). SANs are specialized, high-speed networks that connect servers to storage devices, allowing for fast and efficient transfer of data. The transceiver supports Fibre Channel and SAN, which means it is able to connect to and transfer data over a Fibre Channel network and it is also compatible with SAN environment. It is likely that the C8R24SB transceiver is used in data centers and other environments where high-speed, reliable data transfer is critical.
Fibre Channel and Storage Area Network (SAN) support refer to the capability of the C8R24SB transceiver to be used in a Fibre Channel and SAN network environment.
Fibre Channel is a high-speed, low-latency data transfer protocol used for storage area networks (SANs) and other specialized applications. It is designed to support very high data transfer rates (up to 64 Gbps) and to provide a highly reliable and scalable infrastructure for storage networks.
A Storage Area Network (SAN) is a specialized, high-speed network that provides block-level access to data rather than file-level access. SANs are primarily used to make storage devices, such as disk arrays, tape libraries, and optical jukeboxes, accessible to servers so that the devices appear like locally attached devices to the operating system.
General Information C8R24SB HPE
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# C8R24SB
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Transceiver Module 16 Gigabit
- Packaged Quantity : 4 (Specifications Are For Single Item)
- Device Type : SFP+ Transceiver Module
- Enclosure Type : Plug-In Module
Networking
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Cabling Type : Fibre Channel
- Data Link Protocol : 16 GB Fibre Channel (Short Wave)
- Data Transfer Rate : 14.025 GBPS
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 1 X Network – 16 GB Fibre Channel (Short Wave)
- Compatible Slots : 1 X SFP+







