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HPE R6L85A Smartoptics D520 32/16G-DWDM 10km SFP28 Transceiver Module
- 32/16G Fibre Channel speeds
- SFP28 form factor
- 10km maximum transmission distance
- DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) compatible
- Smartoptics D520 series
- Designed for HPE storage and networking environments
- Supports specific DWDM wavelengths for multiplexing
- Hot-pluggable for ease of deployment
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Transceiver Module
- Form Factor
- SFP28
- Data Rate
- 32 Gbps / 16 Gbps
- Max Distance
- 10 km
- Fiber Type
- Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
- Technology
- DWDM
Product details
The HPE R6L85A Smartoptics D520 is a 32/16G-DWDM SFP28 transceiver module. It supports 10km transmission distances over single-mode fiber and operates within the Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing spectrum.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Transceiver Module |
| Form Factor | SFP28 |
| Data Rate | 32 Gbps / 16 Gbps |
| Max Distance | 10 km |
Additional Specifications
| Fiber Type | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) |
| Technology | DWDM |
| Compatibility | HPE |
Description
The HPE R6L85A, part of the Smartoptics D520 series, is an advanced SFP28 transceiver module designed for high-speed storage and networking applications. It supports dual data rates of 32 Gbps and 16 Gbps, making it suitable for demanding Fibre Channel environments found in modern data centers. The SFP28 form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of HPE switches, storage arrays, and other network devices equipped with SFP28 ports. This transceiver is specifically engineered for use with Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) systems. DWDM technology allows multiple optical signals, each on a different wavelength, to be transmitted simultaneously over a single fiber optic strand. This dramatically increases the data-carrying capacity of existing fiber infrastructure. The R6L85A is designed to operate within specific DWDM channels, enabling network architects to deploy high-density, high-bandwidth optical links. With a maximum transmission distance of 10 kilometers over single-mode fiber, this module is ideal for campus networks, data center interconnects, and other applications requiring reliable, high-speed connectivity over medium distances. Its hot-pluggable nature simplifies installation and maintenance, allowing for upgrades or replacements without interrupting network operations. The R6L85A represents a key component for building scalable, high-performance, and efficient optical networks within HPE environments.
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