Detailed Specifications
HPE AJ718A 8Gb Short-Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver
Overview
The HPE AJ718A is a hot-plug SFP+ optical module designed for fibre-channel SAN environments. Infrastructure engineers use it to upgrade or maintain FC fabric links at 8 Gb/s while retaining the existing multimode fibre infrastructure. It supports 850 nm wavelength over dual LC duplex connectors and is suited for short-wave applications up to approximately 300 meters on OM3 multimode fibre, or extending farther on OM4 fibre. This transceiver module is compatible with enterprise switches and storage arrays requiring an 8 Gb Fibre Channel short-wave (SW) SFP+ form factor and can be managed via diagnostics for signal quality and link health. It fits in server, storage or SAN switch SFP+ cages and integrates with remote monitoring tools for SAN administration.
Key Features
8 Gb/s Fibre Channel supported with backward compatibility for 2G/4G speeds.
Dual LC duplex connector, 850 nm VCSEL transmitter and PIN photodiode receiver.
Multimode fibre support: OM2, OM3, OM4, with reach up to ~300 m.
Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) for real-time link diagnostics.
Hot-swappable SFP+ form factor suitable for storage arrays, switches and server adapters.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | AJ718A |
| Product Type | 8 Gb Short-Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver |
| Data Rate | Up to 8.5 Gb/s Fibre Channel |
| Supported Speeds | 2G/4G/8G Fibre Channel |
| Operating Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Media Type | Multimode Fibre (MMF) |
| Maximum Distance | Approx. 300 m on OM3 fibre |
| Connector Type | Duplex LC |
| Power Consumption | <1 W (typical) |
| Digital Monitoring | Supported (DOM) |
| Form Factor | SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 70 °C |
| Weight (lbs) | Approx. 0.02 lbs |
| Compliance | RoHS, SFP+ MSA, SFF-8431/8432 |
| Compatible Platforms | FC switches, storage arrays, SAN adapters |
