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HP C8R24AR MSA 2040 16Gb/s 16GBase-SW Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver
- 16Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
- SFP+ form factor
- 16GBase-SW standard
- Designed for HP MSA 2040 storage
- Enables high-speed SAN connectivity
- Short-wavelength (SW) optical transceiver
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Product Overview
The HP C8R24AR MSA 2040 is a 16Gb/s Fibre Channel SFP+ transceiver module. It is designed to provide high-speed connectivity for storage area networks (SANs), specifically compatible with HP MSA 2040 storage systems and other devices supporting 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ interfaces.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Transceiver |
| Speed | 16Gb/s |
| Form Factor | SFP+ |
Additional Specifications
| Standard | 16GBase-SW |
| Brand | HP |
| Compatibility | HP MSA 2040 |
Product Description
The HP C8R24AR is a Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) transceiver module specifically engineered for 16 Gigabit Fibre Channel (16Gb FC) applications. This module is crucial for establishing high-speed, reliable connections within Storage Area Networks (SANs), enabling efficient data transfer between servers and storage arrays. Its 16Gb/s capability significantly boosts performance compared to older 8Gb or 4Gb FC technologies, reducing latency and improving application responsiveness. This particular transceiver adheres to the 16GBase-SW standard, indicating its suitability for short-wavelength optical communication over multi-mode fiber. It is designed to be hot-swappable, allowing for installation or replacement without interrupting network operations, a critical feature for maintaining high availability in enterprise environments. The SFP+ form factor ensures broad compatibility with a wide range of networking and storage equipment that supports this standard. The C8R24AR is explicitly listed as compatible with the HP MSA 2040 storage system, making it an ideal choice for users of this platform seeking to upgrade or expand their SAN infrastructure. By providing a robust 16Gb FC link, this transceiver facilitates faster data access, improved backup and recovery times, and enhanced overall storage performance, supporting the demanding workloads of modern businesses.
