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Aruba JL308A X141 40G QSFP+ LC BiDi Transceiver - 1-Port LC - 40GBase-X - 150m MMF
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This transceiver operates on 40GBase-X network technology, delivering a consistent 40Gbps data transfer rate across supported multimode fiber connections. It utilizes LC connectors for precise optical alignment and supports transmission distances up to 150 meters over OM3 or OM4 multimode fiber, ensuring robust performance in short to medium-range applications.
The module is designed to minimize power consumption and CPU utilization, enhancing overall network efficiency. It complies with industry-standard QSFP+ MSA specifications, ensuring interoperability and reliability in diverse networking environments.
Key Product Advantages
The Aruba JL308A transceiver offers several advantages for network administrators seeking to enhance their optical infrastructure. Its bidirectional technology reduces fiber cabling requirements by enabling transmit and receive functions over a single fiber strand, lowering deployment costs and simplifying cable management.
High-Speed Connectivity
Delivers 40Gbps throughput, supporting bandwidth-intensive applications such as data analytics, virtualization, and high-performance computing without bottlenecks.
- 40 Gigabit Ethernet support
- Low-latency data transmission
Optimized Fiber Use
BiDi functionality maximizes existing fiber infrastructure, allowing network expansions without additional fiber runs, which is cost-effective for growing enterprises.
- Single-strand operation
- Reduced cabling complexity
Deployment / Use Cases
This transceiver is primarily deployed in data centers, enterprise networks, and high-performance computing clusters where high-speed interconnects are critical. It connects top-of-rack switches to aggregation layers or links servers to storage arrays, ensuring fast and reliable data flow across the network.
Common use cases include backbone connections within a building or campus, inter-switch links in stacked configurations, and uplinks from access to core switches. Its compatibility with Aruba 8400X switch series makes it suitable for large-scale network fabrics, cloud infrastructure, and virtualized environments requiring scalable optical connectivity.
Highlights
- 40Gbps data transfer rate over multimode fiber optic cabling
- LC connector type for reliable optical connections
- Supports up to 150-meter transmission distance on MMF
- BiDi technology enables single-strand fiber communication
- Hot-swappable QSFP+ form factor for easy installation
- Compatible with Aruba 8400X switch series
- Minimizes power and CPU utilization for efficient operation
- Ideal for short-distance data and audio/video transmission
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JL308A |
| Brand Name | HPE |
| Product Name | X141 40G QSFP+ LC BiDi 150m MMF XCVR |
| Product Type | QSFP+ |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Optical Network,Data Networking |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 1 |
| Connector Type | LC |
| Interfaces/Ports Details | 1 x LC 40GBase-X Network |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Fiber Mode Supported | Multi-mode |
| Ethernet Technology | 40 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | 40GBase-X |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Aruba 8400X Switch Series |
FAQ
What is the maximum transmission distance of this transceiver?
The Aruba JL308A transceiver supports transmission distances up to 150 meters over multimode fiber optic cabling, such as OM3 or OM4 types. This range is suitable for intra-building or campus-level connections, providing reliable high-speed data links without signal degradation in typical enterprise environments.
Which network switches is this transceiver compatible with?
This transceiver is specifically compatible with the Aruba 8400X switch series. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with Aruba's networking hardware, ensuring optimal performance and management within Aruba-based network infrastructures. Always verify compatibility with specific switch models before deployment.
What does BiDi technology mean for this transceiver?
BiDi, or bidirectional, technology allows the transceiver to transmit and receive data over a single fiber strand instead of requiring separate fibers for each direction. This reduces the amount of fiber cabling needed, lowers installation costs, and simplifies network design while maintaining full 40Gbps duplex communication.
What type of fiber connector does this transceiver use?
The transceiver uses LC connectors, which are standard for high-density optical connections. LC connectors provide precise alignment and low insertion loss, ensuring stable and efficient data transmission over multimode fiber. They are commonly used in data center and enterprise networking for their reliability and compact size.
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