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HPE R6L56A Smartoptics D230 32/16G-DWDM 10km LC Connector SFP28 Transceiver Module
- SFP28 transceiver module
- 32/16G Fibre Channel support
- DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) technology
- 10km maximum transmission distance
- LC connector type
- Smartoptics D230 series
- Designed for high-density data center interconnects
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Transceiver Module
- Brand
- HPE
- Part Number
- R6L56A
- Form Factor
- SFP28
- Data Rate
- 32Gbps / 16Gbps Fibre Channel
- Wavelength Technology
- DWDM
Product details
The HPE R6L56A Smartoptics D230 module is a 32/16G-DWDM SFP28 transceiver. It provides high-speed, long-reach optical connectivity over Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing infrastructure, featuring an LC connector and a 10km transmission distance.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Transceiver Module |
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | R6L56A |
| Form Factor | SFP28 |
Additional Specifications
| Data Rate | 32Gbps / 16Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Wavelength Technology | DWDM |
| Connector Type | LC |
| Reach | 10 km |
Description
The HPE R6L56A, manufactured by Smartoptics as part of their D230 series, is a high-performance SFP28 transceiver module designed for demanding optical networking applications. It supports dual data rates of 32Gbps and 16Gbps, making it suitable for Fibre Channel SAN (Storage Area Network) environments that require high bandwidth and low latency. The module's key feature is its compatibility with DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) systems. DWDM technology allows multiple optical signals, each on a different wavelength, to be transmitted over a single fiber optic strand. This significantly increases the data-carrying capacity of existing fiber infrastructure. The R6L56A is specifically tuned to operate on one of these DWDM channels, enabling dense aggregation of traffic. It is equipped with an LC connector, the standard for small form-factor pluggable modules, ensuring broad compatibility with switches, routers, and storage devices. With a maximum transmission distance of 10 kilometers, this transceiver is ideal for campus networks, data center interconnects (DCI), and other applications requiring reliable, high-speed optical links over medium distances. Its integration into HPE and compatible networking equipment allows for flexible deployment and efficient use of optical spectrum resources, supporting the growing demands for bandwidth in modern IT infrastructures.
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