This four-pack of HPE MSA 16Gb Small-Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) Fibre Channel transceivers (part number C8R24B) delivers high-bandwidth optical connectivity for SAN and enterprise storage environments. Built for use with HPE MSA storage arrays and compatible SAN switches, these modules provide a straightforward, scalable way to add or expand Fibre Channel links.
Key details & capabilities
- Product / Pack: 4-pack MSA 16Gb Software Fibre Channel SFP transceivers (C8R24B).
- Form factor: SFP+ (small form-factor pluggable), designed for easy installation in supported SFP+ ports.
- Interface / Protocol: Fibre Channel (16 Gbit/s class) for high-performance block storage traffic.
- Media type: Optical fiber — used to create reliable, low-latency SAN links over fiber cabling.
- Intended application: Optical networking and enterprise data networking — ideal for SAN fabric expansion, storage array connectivity, backups, virtualization hosts, and other throughput-sensitive workloads.
- Compatibility: Qualified for HPE MSA storage systems and HPE networking products that accept SFP+ Fibre Channel transceivers.
- Deployment benefits: Enables hot-swappable upgrades or replacements without server downtime; supports scalable link aggregation and high-throughput storage topologies.
- Packaging: Supplied as a set of four transceivers for cost-effective stocking and deployment.
Physical / packaging note
- Manufacturer listing includes basic physical dimensions; confirm exact port/slot mechanical fit and required fiber connector type (typically LC duplex for SFP modules) with your system documentation prior to purchase.
