HPE Q8N53A ARUBA 1000Base SX LC SFP Transceiver (850 nm)

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