Detailed Specifications
HPE Q8N53A 1000Base SX LC SFP Transceiver (850 nm)
Overview
The HPE Q8N53A is a gigabit-speed SFP (small form-factor pluggable) optical transceiver designed for multi-mode fibre (MMF) 850 nm operation, with LC duplex connectors. It supports the 1000Base-SX Ethernet standard, making it suitable for enterprise switch uplinks, wiring-closet fibre runs, or aggregation links where fibre is preferred over copper. The module is rated for extended temperatures, making it applicable for harsher environments or non-controlled-room installations. Real-world deployment scenario: you need to plug a fibre link between two wiring closets in a building, run multi-mode fibre across floors, and you want a vendor-matched SFP for your HPE networking gear.
Key Features
1 Gbps data rate (1000Base-SX) via multi-mode fibre at 850 nm wavelength.
LC duplex connector interface, making it compatible with standard MMF patch-cords and trunks.
Reach up to approximately 550 metres over suitable multi-mode fibre (depends on fibre type/condition).
Extended-temperature range ("Ext Temp" variant) supports deployment in less-controlled environments (-10 °C to +85 °C reported by compatible listings)
Plug-and-play SFP module×hot-swappable in supported HPE switches or networking hardware.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Brand | HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) |
| Part Number | Q8N53A |
| Product Type | Gigabit SFP Optical Transceiver |
| Key Specification | Data Rate: 1 Gbps (1000Base-SX) |
| Key Specification | Wavelength: 850 nm (MMF) |
| Key Specification | Connector Type: LC Duplex |
| Compatible Media | Multi-mode Fibre (MMF) |
| Maximum Reach | ~550 metres (subject to fibre and link loss) |
| Operating Temperature | Extended (e.g., -10 °C to +85 °C typical) |
| Form Factor | SFP (mini-GBIC) |
| Warranty | Standard HPE networking module warranty (region) |
