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HP A7446B-NO 4Gb/s 4GBase-SW Fibre Channel SFP Transceiver Module
- Data Rate: 4 Gb/s
- Application: Fibre Channel (FC)
- Form Factor: SFP
- Connector Type: LC Duplex
- Compatibility: HP storage and networking equipment
- Standard: Fibre Channel
- Speed: 4GFC
- Type: Transceiver Module
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Product Overview
The HP A7446B-NO is a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel SFP transceiver module. It is designed for Fibre Channel SAN (Storage Area Network) applications and uses an LC duplex connector. The '-NO' suffix might indicate a specific region or feature set, but the core functionality is 4Gb/s FC SFP.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Transceiver Module |
| Data Rate | 4 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | SFP |
| Interface Type | LC Duplex |
Additional Specifications
| Fiber Mode | Unknown (typically SMF or MMF depending on specific variant) |
| Application | Fibre Channel |
| Vendor | HP |
Product Description
The HP A7446B-NO is an SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) transceiver module specifically designed for Fibre Channel (FC) networking. It supports a data rate of 4 Gigabits per second (4GFC), which was a common speed for enterprise storage area networks (SANs) during its prime. This module allows servers and storage devices to connect to the SAN fabric via switches or host bus adapters (HBAs). The module utilizes an LC duplex connector, which is the standard interface for Fibre Channel connections, ensuring a secure and reliable physical link. While the title doesn't specify the fiber type (Single-Mode or Multi-Mode) or reach, 4Gb/s FC SFPs were available in various configurations for different distances. The '-NO' suffix might denote a specific region, a lack of certain features, or a particular packaging, but the core functionality remains that of a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel SFP. This transceiver is intended for use within HP's storage and networking ecosystem, ensuring compatibility with their switches, directors, and servers equipped with SFP-compatible ports. It plays a critical role in providing high-speed, reliable connectivity for storage traffic, enabling efficient data access and transfer between servers and storage arrays in enterprise data centers.
