Detailed Specifications
HPE 759863-001 Virtual Connect 16 Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module
Overview
The HPE 759863-001 is a 24-port 16 Gb Fibre Channel switch module designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It provides high-speed SAN connectivity with both uplink and downlink ports optimized for storage traffic consolidation in blade environments. It reduces cabling complexity by virtualising SAN connections for server-to-storage communication without needing a separate external FC switch. This module integrates with HPE's Virtual Connect Manager for simplified provisioning and fabric management.
Key Features
24 × 16 Gb Fibre Channel ports (8 uplink + 16 downlink)
Plug-in Virtual Connect module for HPE c-Class BladeSystem
Fabric latency of ~700 ns for low-latency SAN traffic
Supports large-frame Fibre Channel (max frame size 2148 bytes)
High aggregate bandwidth for SAN consolidation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | 759863-001 |
| Product Type | Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 16 Gb/s per port |
| Number of Ports | 24 |
| Uplink Ports | 8 × 16 Gb/s SFP+ |
| Downlink Ports | 16 × 16 Gb/s internal FC |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | 768 Gb/s |
| Throughput | 128 Gb/s |
| Fabric Latency | ~700 ns |
| Maximum Fibre Channel Frame | 2148 bytes |
| Supported FC Protocols | FC-AL, FC-FG, FC-PH, FC-GS, FC-VI, etc. |
| Form Factor | Plug-in module for blade enclosure |
| Compatible Environments | HPE BladeSystem c-Class |
| Weight | ~3.3 lbs |
| Power | (Not publicly disclosed) |
| Operating Temperature | Standard blade module environment |
