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Product Features
Technical Overview
This SFP+ transceiver operates at an 850nm wavelength over multimode fiber, optimized for short-reach applications within data centers and campus networks. It features a single LC port supporting 8GBase-SW technology, which is specifically designed for Fibre Channel and high-speed Ethernet applications.
The module is built to Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) standards, ensuring mechanical and electrical interoperability with a wide array of networking switches and adapters. Its Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) capability provides visibility into key parameters like optical power, temperature, and voltage, enabling proactive network management and troubleshooting.
This section brings together practical product details such as Application/Usage, Total Number of Ports, Connector Type, Interfaces/Ports Details, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The AJ715A-AO transceiver combines high-speed performance with robust monitoring and compliance features, reducing operational complexity while ensuring network integrity. Its design prioritizes reliability and interoperability in demanding optical networking scenarios.
High-Speed Optical Connectivity
Delivers consistent 8 Gbps throughput over multimode fiber, effectively doubling bandwidth capacity without requiring infrastructure overhauls. This enables seamless integration into existing 8GBase-SW environments for storage area networks and high-performance computing clusters.
- 8GBase-SW technology for Fibre Channel and Ethernet
- Optimized for data center short-reach links
- Reduces latency in storage and server connectivity
Comprehensive Monitoring & Compliance
DOM support provides real-time diagnostics for optical power levels and module health, while TAA and MSA compliance ensures broad compatibility and meets government procurement standards. This reduces deployment risks and simplifies regulatory adherence.
- DOM enables proactive network management
- TAA compliant for public sector deployments
- MSA standards ensure vendor interoperability
Deployment / Use Cases
This transceiver is ideal for connecting switches, routers, and storage arrays within data centers, enterprise networks, and government facilities where reliable high-speed optical connectivity is required. Its 150-meter reach supports typical intra-building and intra-campus fiber runs.
Common applications include Fibre Channel SAN extensions, server-to-switch connections in virtualized environments, and backbone links for high-performance computing networks. The module's compatibility with HP networking equipment makes it particularly suitable for organizations standardized on HP infrastructure.
Data Center Interconnects
Connect storage arrays to Fibre Channel switches or link server racks within the same data hall. The 8GBase-SW technology ensures low-latency performance for critical storage and virtualization workloads.
Enterprise Network Backbones
Extend high-speed connectivity between network distribution layers in campus environments. The multimode fiber support and 150-meter reach accommodate typical building-to-building or floor-to-floor runs.
Highlights
- 8GBase-SW SFP+ transceiver for 8 Gbps optical networking
- LC connector compatible with standard multimode fiber patch cables
- 850nm wavelength over multimode fiber with 150-meter reach
- Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) for real-time performance visibility
- TAA compliant for government and regulated industry procurement
- MSA compliant for broad switch and adapter interoperability
- Hot-pluggable design for easy installation and replacement
- Compatible with HP networking equipment and MSA-standard devices
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AddOn |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AJ715A-AO |
| Brand Name | AddOn |
| Product Name | SFP+ Module |
| Product Type | SFP+ |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Optical Network,Data Networking |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 1 |
| Connector Type | LC |
| Interfaces/Ports Details | 1 x LC 8GBase-SW Network |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Fiber Mode Supported | Multi-mode |
| Ethernet Technology | 8 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | 8GBase-SW |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 8 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | MSA Compliant Virtual Connect Flex Fabric 10Gb/24-Port Module Virtual Connect Flex Fabric 10/24 Enterprise Edition BLc 7000 option 8/8 Base e-port SAN Switch 8/8 (8) Full Fabric Ports Enabled SAN Switch |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the maximum data transfer rate of this SFP+ transceiver?
This AddOn AJ715A-AO SFP+ transceiver supports a maximum data transfer rate of 8 Gbps using 8GBase-SW technology. This speed is optimized for Fibre Channel storage networks and high-speed Ethernet applications, providing sufficient bandwidth for data center interconnects and enterprise backbone links without requiring infrastructure upgrades.
What type of fiber and connector does this module use?
The transceiver uses multimode optical fiber with an LC connector. It operates at an 850nm wavelength, which is standard for short-reach multimode applications, and supports distances up to 150 meters. The LC connector is widely adopted in data center environments for its compact size and reliable performance.
What does DOM support provide for this transceiver?
DOM (Digital Optical Monitoring) enables real-time monitoring of key optical parameters including transmit and receive power, temperature, and voltage. This allows network administrators to proactively identify potential issues like degrading fiber connections or module failures, reducing downtime and simplifying troubleshooting in optical networks.
Is this transceiver compatible with HP networking equipment?
Yes, the AJ715A-AO is designed as a compatible module for HP networking equipment, specifically targeting compatibility with HP switches and adapters that support 8GBase-SW SFP+ modules. It is also MSA compliant, ensuring interoperability with a broad range of standards-based networking devices from various manufacturers.
What does TAA compliance mean for this product?
TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance indicates that this transceiver meets U.S. government procurement requirements for products used in federal contracts. This ensures the module is manufactured or substantially transformed in a TAA-designated country, making it suitable for public sector, defense, and other regulated industry deployments where TAA compliance is mandatory.
What is the typical deployment distance for this multimode transceiver?
This transceiver supports distances up to 150 meters over multimode fiber, which covers most intra-building and intra-campus networking scenarios. This reach is sufficient for connecting equipment within the same data center hall, between adjacent buildings, or across different floors of an enterprise facility using standard multimode fiber cabling.