HPE E7Y42A Brocade 8Gb Fibre Channel Long Range SFP+Transceiver module

Detailed Specifications

The HPE E7Y42A is a package containing eight Brocade XBR-000172 long-wave SFP+ optical transceivers, engineered for robust 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity within enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs). This solution is targeted at IT infrastructure requiring high-speed, reliable data transfer over extended distances, such as connections between data centers or across a large campus. It directly addresses the need for scalable, high-performance SAN fabrics that support demanding applications and virtualization. These transceivers are designed to operate over single-mode fiber optic cabling, providing stable 8.5 Gbps connectivity for distances up to 10 kilometers. The use of long-wave optics ensures signal integrity is maintained over long hauls, a critical requirement for disaster recovery sites and distributed storage resources. The SFP+ form factor allows for hot-swappable deployment, which simplifies maintenance and network upgrades without requiring system downtime. Ideal for deployment in HPE B-series and other compatible Fibre Channel SAN directors and switches, the E7Y42A 8-pack simplifies procurement and ensures component uniformity. These transceivers plug into the SFP+ ports of a switch or host bus adapter, providing the physical layer interface for the SAN fabric. Their plug-and-play design is automatically recognized by the hardware, streamlining installation and management within existing Fibre Channel environments.