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HPE 16Gb SFP+ transceiver module, compact rectangular form, matte metal finish, single LC port, label with part number 680536-001

HPE

HPE 680536-001 16Gb SFP+ Short Wave Transceiver

SKU CH-WM4Q-SGZZ9

16 Gb SFP+ short-wave transceiver with one Fibre Channel port for optical networks

  • Device TypeTransceiver
  • ProtocolsHCRP, SPP
  • 16 Gb Fibre Channel speed for high-throughput optical links
  • Single SFP+ port simplifies switch and director connectivity
  • wave optics for cost-effective multimode fibre deployments
  • Hot-pluggable SFP+ form factor enables tool-less installation
  • Lightweight 0.51 lb module reduces chassis loading

What this transceiver does

The HPE 680536-001 is a 16Gb SFP+ short-wave transceiver built for optical Fibre Channel networks. It plugs into a single SFP+ port and carries one 16 Gigabit link over multimode fibre. Data-centre teams use it to connect storage arrays, switches and servers inside a rack or across adjacent racks.

Distance and protocol limits

Short-wave optics restrict reach to the distances supported by multimode fibre at 16 Gbit/s, typically a few hundred metres depending on cable grade. The module speaks HCRP and SPP protocols, so it works only with equipment that implements those same Fibre Channel control planes. It cannot be used for Ethernet traffic or for single-mode long-haul links.

Build and daily handling

The transceiver measures 2.9 by 4.4 by 6.2 inches and weighs about 0.51 lb, a standard SFP+ footprint that slides into any compliant cage without tools. A single LC duplex connector faces the front, so patch cables route straight out of the port. The metal housing shields the optical interface, and the bail latch secures the module during vibration or hot-swap events.

Highlights

  • 16 Gb Fibre Channel speed for high-throughput optical links
  • Single SFP+ port simplifies switch and director connectivity
  • wave optics for cost-effective multimode fibre deployments
  • Hot-pluggable SFP+ form factor enables tool-less installation
  • Lightweight 0.51 lb module reduces chassis loading

Specifications

BrandHPE
Device TypeTransceiver
ProtocolsHCRP, SPP

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 16Gb SFP+ Short Wave model for my Fibre Channel link?

The 16Gb SFP+ Short Wave transceiver supports 16 Gigabit Fibre Channel over optical fibre, matching the 16Gb headline speed for short-range connections.

What does the 16Gb rating mean once the module is installed in a switch?

It delivers 16 Gigabit Fibre Channel throughput over a single LC duplex fibre port, limited by the SFP+ form factor and short-wave optics.

Which interface standard does the SFP+ slot use and what speed does it cap at?

The module plugs into an SFP+ slot using the SFP+ MSA interface, capping the link at 16Gb Fibre Channel over short-wave optical fibre.

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