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HP AL563AR 10Gb/s Short Wave Fibre Channel XENPAK Transceiver Module
- 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel (10Gb FC) speed
- Short Wave (SW) optical transmission
- Xenpak form factor
- Designed for HP Fibre Channel switches and HBAs
- Hot-pluggable for easy installation
- Enables high-speed, low-latency storage connectivity
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Type
- Transceiver Module
- Interface
- 10Gb/s Fibre Channel
- Form Factor
- Xenpak
- Wavelength
- Short Wave (SW)
- Compatibility
- HP Fibre Channel Equipment
- Speed
- 10 Gbps
Product details
The HP AL563AR is a 10Gb/s Short Wave Fibre Channel Xenpak Transceiver Module. It is designed for high-speed storage area network (SAN) connectivity within HP environments.
Technical Information
| Type | Transceiver Module |
| Interface | 10Gb/s Fibre Channel |
| Form Factor | Xenpak |
Additional Specifications
| Wavelength | Short Wave (SW) |
| Compatibility | HP Fibre Channel Equipment |
| Speed | 10 Gbps |
Description
The HP AL563AR is a specialized 10Gb/s Short Wave (SW) Xenpak transceiver module engineered for Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity. This module is crucial for building high-performance Storage Area Networks (SANs) that require rapid and reliable data transfer between servers and storage devices. Its 10Gb/s speed significantly enhances I/O performance, making it ideal for demanding storage applications, high-transaction databases, and virtualized environments. Designed with the Xenpak form factor, the AL563AR ensures compatibility with a range of HP Fibre Channel switches and Host Bus Adapters (HBAs). The 'Short Wave' designation indicates its suitability for shorter-distance optical links, typically over multi-mode fiber, which is common within data center racks or between adjacent racks. The module facilitates efficient data transmission with low latency, a critical factor for storage performance. As a hot-pluggable component, the AL563AR can be installed or replaced without disrupting network operations, contributing to the overall availability and manageability of the SAN infrastructure. This transceiver is a key component for organizations leveraging HP storage solutions and requiring robust, high-speed connectivity to ensure optimal performance and responsiveness of their storage systems.
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