Detailed Specifications
HPE 878405-001 16 Gb Fibre Channel Short-Wave SFP⁺ Transceiver
Overview
The HPE 878405-001 is a 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel short-wave SFP⁺ transceiver module built for high-density storage area networks (SAN) and enterprise storage arrays. It supports a short-wave (850 nm) VCSEL interface over duplex LC multi-mode fibre (MMF), enabling link distances up to around 100 m on OM4 and around 70 m on OM3 cable. The extended-temperature design (-10 °C to +85 °C) makes it appropriate for rugged or high-density rack environments where thermal stress or airflow limitations occur. It installs via a pull-tab hot-swappable SFP⁺ form factor, facilitating rapid serviceability with minimal disruption in live fabrics. Typical deployment scenarios include server-to-HBA connections, SAN switch ports, or storage array front ends within enterprise or data-centre SAN topologies. The module is compatible with HPE storage platforms such as 3PAR and Primera, as well as FC-HBA and FC-switch environments, supporting backward-compatible operation at 8 Gb and 4 Gb FC speeds.
Key Features
16 Gb/s Fibre Channel short-wave (850 nm) support
Up to ~100 m on OM4 and ~70 m on OM3 MMF links
Extended-temperature range (-10 °C to +85 °C) for harsh or dense racks
Duplex LC connector and hot-swappable SFP⁺ pull-tab form factor
Backwards compatible with 8 Gb and 4 Gb FC speeds
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Brand | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Part Number | 878405-001 |
| Product Type | 16 Gb Fibre Channel Short-Wave SFP⁺ Transceiver |
| Data Transfer Rate | 16 Gb/s (Fibre Channel) |
| Wavelength | 850 nm VCSEL short-wave |
| Media Type | Multi-mode fibre (MMF) |
| Connector | Duplex LC |
| Maximum Reach (OM4 MMF) | Up to ~100 m |
| Maximum Reach (OM3 MMF) | Up to ~70 m |
| Operating Temperature | -10 °C to +85 °C |
| Form Factor | SFP⁺ pull-tab hot-swappable |
| Compliance Standards | FC-PI-5, SFF-8431/8432, SFP MSA |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | ~0.63 in × ~3.35 in × ~0.40 in |
| Weight | ~0.071 lbs |
| Backward Compatibility | 8 Gb and 4 Gb Fibre Channel speeds |
