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HP A7466A Transceiver Module 4Gb Short
- Supports 4Gb Fiber Channel speeds.
- Short Wave (SW) SFP transceiver.
- Designed for high-speed data transmission.
- Utilizes fiber optic cabling.
- Hot-pluggable for easy installation and replacement.
- Suitable for short to medium distance connections.
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Product Overview
The HP A7466A is a 4Gb Short Wave SFP Transceiver Module, designed for high-speed data transmission in networking environments. It is typically used for connecting network devices over short to medium distances using fiber optic cables.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Transceiver Module |
| Speed | 4Gb |
| Type | Short Wave (SW) |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | SFP |
| Interface | Fiber Optic |
| Hot-Pluggable | Yes |
Product Description
The HP A7466A is a 4Gb Short Wave (SW) SFP Transceiver Module, a critical component for enabling high-speed data communication in enterprise networks and storage area networks (SANs). This module operates at 4Gbps, providing significant bandwidth for demanding applications. The 'Short Wave' designation indicates that it is designed for use with multimode fiber optic cables, typically supporting distances up to 300-500 meters, making it ideal for connections within a data center or across a campus. As an SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) module, the A7466A is hot-pluggable, allowing for installation and removal without interrupting network operations. This feature is essential for maintaining high availability in critical network infrastructure. The transceiver converts electrical signals from the host device (such as a switch or server) into optical signals for transmission over fiber optic cable, and vice versa, enabling reliable data exchange. This transceiver is commonly used in SAN environments to connect servers to Fibre Channel switches or to link switches together. It can also be used in Ethernet networks that support Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) or for high-speed Ethernet links where 4Gbps is sufficient. The use of fiber optics ensures high data integrity and immunity to electromagnetic interference, which is crucial for reliable data transfer. The specific connector type, usually LC for SFP modules, would be used to interface with the fiber optic patch cords.
