HPE AJ718A 8G SW FC SFP+ Short Wave Fiber Channel

Description

HPE AJ718A 8G SW FC SFP+ Short Wave Fibre Channel Transceiver

The HPE AJ718A 8G SW FC SFP+ Short Wave Fibre Channel Transceiver is an enterprise-class optical module designed to provide stable and high-performance 8 Gigabit Fibre Channel (8GFC) connectivity for storage area networks. Manufactured and validated by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, this transceiver is built for reliability, low latency, and seamless integration in professional SAN environments.

Optimized for Enterprise Fibre Channel Networks

This transceiver supports the 8Gb Fibre Channel standard, making it suitable for connecting Fibre Channel switches, storage arrays, and host bus adapters. It delivers consistent throughput and predictable performance required for mission-critical storage workloads.

Short-Wave Multimode Fiber Support

The AJ718A is a short-wave (SW) optical transceiver designed for multimode fiber (MMF). It supports typical data center distances, up to approximately 150 meters on OM3 fiber, making it ideal for rack-level and row-level SAN connectivity.

SFP+ Form Factor with LC Connector

Featuring a standard SFP+ hot-pluggable form factor, this module allows installation or replacement without shutting down equipment. The LC duplex connector ensures secure optical connections and accurate signal transmission.

Tested Compatibility and Vendor Support

As a genuine HPE Fibre Channel optic, the AJ718A is tested for compatibility with supported HPE storage systems, Fibre Channel switches, and HBAs. Using original HPE transceivers helps ensure firmware alignment, stable operation, and full vendor support.

Enterprise Reliability

Designed for continuous operation in data center environments, this transceiver meets strict enterprise standards for signal integrity and durability. It is well suited for always-on SAN infrastructures where uptime and data integrity are critical.

Key Features

• 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ transceiver

• Short-wave (SW) optical module

• Multimode fiber support

• LC duplex connector

• Hot-swappable SFP+ design

• Genuine HPE storage networking component

Typical Use Cases

This transceiver is commonly used in enterprise SAN deployments, including connections between Fibre Channel switches and storage arrays, virtualization platforms, database storage networks, and business-critical data center environments.