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340910-001 - HP Compaq Fiber Channel Shortwave Gbic
- Short Wave GBIC module
- Gigabit Ethernet speed (1000 Mbps)
- Converts electrical to optical signals
- Utilizes fiber optic cabling
- Designed for short-wave transmission
- Compatible with GBIC slots
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Key specifications
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- Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)
- Speed
- Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)
- Wavelength
- Short Wave
- Interface
- Fiber Optic
Product details
The HP 340910-001 is a Short Wave Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module. It is used to convert electrical signals to optical signals for high-speed network connections over fiber optic cables.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) |
| Speed | Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) |
Additional Specifications
| Wavelength | Short Wave |
| Interface | Fiber Optic |
Description
The HP 340910-001 is a Short Wave Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module, a crucial component for enabling high-speed network connectivity over fiber optic infrastructure. GBICs are hot-swappable transceivers that plug into a GBIC port on a network switch, router, or other networking device, converting electrical signals from the host device into optical signals suitable for transmission over fiber optic cables, and vice versa. This specific module operates at Gigabit Ethernet speeds, providing a data rate of 1000 Megabits per second (Mbps). The 'Short Wave' designation indicates the type of laser and wavelength used for optical transmission, typically operating in the 850nm range. This type of transmission is generally used for shorter distances, often within a building or campus environment, compared to long-wave GBICs. The module allows network administrators to connect devices over fiber optic links, offering advantages such as increased bandwidth, immunity to electromagnetic interference, and greater transmission distances than copper cabling. This HP GBIC module is designed to be compatible with network devices featuring GBIC slots, providing a flexible and modular approach to network expansion and upgrades. It allows for easy adaptation of network infrastructure to fiber optics without replacing the entire networking hardware. The 340910-001 is essential for building high-performance networks that require the speed and reliability of Gigabit Ethernet over fiber.
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