Description
Product Overview and Features
J8437A is an HPE ProCurve 10-GbE X2-SC LR Optic X2 Transceiver Module that is designed to provide high-speed connectivity over long distances in a network environment. Here’s a detailed overview of its features:
- Compatibility: The J8437A module is compatible with all HPE ProCurve switches that support X2 transceiver modules, making it easy to install and use.
- Connectivity: The module is capable of delivering 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over a single-mode fiber-optic cable, allowing for high-speed data transmission over long distances of up to 10 kilometers.
- Wavelength: The module uses a 1310nm wavelength to transmit data over the fiber-optic cable, ensuring low latency and high bandwidth performance.
- Standards-compliant: The J8437A module is compliant with IEEE 802.3ae standards, ensuring compatibility with other networking devices that support 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
- Hot-swappable: The module is hot-swappable, meaning that it can be replaced or removed while the network is still operational, ensuring maximum uptime and availability.
- Low power consumption: The module is designed to consume low power, making it energy-efficient and cost-effective.
- Diagnostic features: The module includes diagnostic features that allow network administrators to monitor the performance and health of the module, ensuring optimal network performance.
Configuration and Management Options
J8437A is a 10-GbE X2-SC LR (long-reach) optic X2 transceiver module manufactured by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and is designed to be used with HPE ProCurve switches. This transceiver module can be used to connect two switches over a distance of up to 10 kilometers using single-mode fiber optic cables.
The J8437A transceiver module can be configured and managed through the ProCurve switch’s command line interface (CLI) or graphical user interface (GUI). The following are some configuration and management options for this module:
- Setting the speed and duplex: The J8437A transceiver module supports full-duplex 10-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. The speed and duplex settings of the transceiver module can be configured through the ProCurve switch’s CLI or GUI.
- Monitoring the module: The ProCurve switch provides several monitoring options for the J8437A transceiver module, such as optical power, temperature, and voltage. These parameters can be monitored through the switch’s CLI or GUI.
- Diagnostics: The J8437A transceiver module supports digital diagnostic monitoring (DDM) functionality, which enables it to perform self-diagnostic tests and report its status to the switch. These diagnostics can be accessed through the switch’s CLI or GUI.
- Firmware upgrades: The firmware of the J8437A transceiver module can be upgraded through the ProCurve switch’s CLI or GUI. Firmware upgrades can improve the module’s performance and add new features.
- Troubleshooting: The ProCurve switch provides troubleshooting tools that can help diagnose and fix issues with the J8437A transceiver module. For example, if the module is experiencing high error rates, the switch’s CLI or GUI can be used to identify and correct the issue.
Advantages and Benefits
J8437A is a HPE ProCurve 10-GbE X2-SC LR optic X2 transceiver module designed for use with HPE ProCurve switches and routers. This transceiver module supports single-mode fiber (SMF) connectivity and operates at a wavelength of 1310nm, providing a link distance of up to 10 kilometers.
Here are some advantages and benefits of using J8437A:
- High-Speed Connectivity: J8437A provides high-speed connectivity of up to 10 Gbps, making it ideal for high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming, data center interconnects, and high-speed internet access.
- Long-Range Coverage: The J8437A supports a link distance of up to 10 kilometers, which makes it an ideal choice for long-range network connections.
- Reliable and Secure: The J8437A is designed to meet industry standards for reliability and security. It provides a secure and stable connection between devices, reducing the risk of data loss or network downtime.
- Easy Installation and Maintenance: The J8437A is a hot-swappable module that can be installed or replaced without interrupting network operations. It also supports digital diagnostic monitoring, allowing administrators to monitor and troubleshoot network performance in real-time.
- Cost-Effective: The J8437A is a cost-effective solution for high-speed network connectivity, especially when compared to other optical transceivers in the market. It is also designed to be power-efficient, reducing the overall power consumption of the network.
General Information
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Model Number or SKU# J8437A
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: 10 Gigabit
- Device Type : Transceiver Module
- Form Factor : Plug-In Module
- Interface (Bus) Type : X2
Networking
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Cabling Type : Ethernet 10gbase-Lr
- Data Link Protocol : 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Max Transfer Distance : 6.2 Miles
- Optical Wave Length : 1310 Nm
- Features : Full Duplex Capability
- Compliant Standards : Ieee 802.3ae