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AXIOM MEMORY AJ717A-AX Axiom 8Gb Long Wave SFP+ Transceiver for HP - 8GBASE-LW Single-mode LC Fiber Channel
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This transceiver operates at 8 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, leveraging Fiber Channel technology to deliver fast data transfer rates over optical fiber cables. The single-mode LC interface supports long-distance transmissions, making it suitable for connecting servers, storage arrays, and network switches across data centers or campus environments.
The module's design emphasizes reliability and interoperability, with full compliance to industry standards ensuring stable performance in demanding networking scenarios. Its low-power operation and RoHS compliance align with modern environmental and efficiency goals for IT infrastructure.
Key Product Advantages
The AJ717A-AX transceiver combines high-speed connectivity with robust compatibility, offering a practical solution for expanding network capabilities. Its 8Gb Fiber Channel support accelerates data transfers between critical infrastructure components, enhancing overall data center efficiency and reducing latency for storage and server communications.
Enhanced Bandwidth
Doubles effective bandwidth for connected devices without requiring costly network upgrades, leveraging existing fiber infrastructure.
- 8 Gb/s throughput
- Low-latency fiber channel
- Efficient data networking
Broad Compatibility
MSA compliance ensures reliable operation with HP and other standards-based networking equipment, simplifying integration and reducing deployment risks.
- HP compatible
- Industry-standard SFP+
- Plug-and-play installation
Deployment / Use Cases
This transceiver is ideal for data center environments where high-speed, reliable connections between servers, switches, and storage systems are critical. It supports optical network backbones, storage area networks (SANs), and extended-distance links that require the bandwidth and signal integrity of single-mode fiber.
Common applications include connecting HP switches to core storage arrays, extending network segments across buildings or campuses, and upgrading existing 4Gb infrastructure to 8Gb speeds. Its small form factor and low power draw make it suitable for high-density switch configurations where space and efficiency are priorities.
Physical Profile
The transceiver features a compact SFP+ form factor with dimensions of 0.53" wide by 2.21" deep by 0.49" high (13.4 mm x 56.1 mm x 12.5 mm), weighing approximately 0.59 oz (16.78 g). This small size allows for high-port-density installations in switches and network interface cards, while the standard SFP+ footprint ensures easy hot-swapping and maintenance without disrupting adjacent ports.
- Width
- 0.53" (13.40 mm)
- Depth
- 2.21" (56.10 mm)
- Height
- 0.49" (12.50 mm)
- Weight
- 0.59 oz (16.78 g)
Highlights
- 8Gb Long Wave SFP+ transceiver for HP networking equipment
- Single-mode LC fiber optic interface for long-distance connections
- Fiber Channel technology enables fast data transfer rates
- MSA compliant for broad compatibility with HP switches
- RoHS environmental compliance
- Compact SFP+ form factor for high-density deployments
- Supports data networking and optical network applications
- 8 Gigabit Ethernet speed for efficient bandwidth utilization
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AJ717A-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Model | AJ717A-AX |
| Product Name | 8Gb Long Wave SFP+ Transceiver for HP - AJ717A |
| Product Type | SFP+ |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Data Networking,Optical Network |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 1 |
| Connector Type | LC |
| Interfaces/Ports Details | 1 x LC Fiber Channel Network |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Fiber Mode Supported | Single-mode |
| Ethernet Technology | 8 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | Fiber Channel |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Height | 0.49" (12.50 mm) |
| Width | 0.53" (13.40 mm) |
| Depth | 2.21" (56.10 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 0.59 oz (16.78 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | MSA Compliant |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
FAQ
What type of fiber does this SFP+ transceiver support?
This transceiver supports single-mode optical fiber, which is designed for long-distance transmissions typically used in data center and campus network backbones. Single-mode fiber provides higher bandwidth and lower signal loss over longer distances compared to multimode fiber, making it ideal for connecting network switches to storage arrays or extending links between buildings.
Is this transceiver compatible with HP switches?
Yes, the AJ717A-AX is designed as an HP-compatible 8Gb Long Wave SFP+ transceiver. It is MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) compliant, ensuring interoperability with HP and other standards-based networking equipment that support SFP+ modules. This compliance allows for reliable plug-and-play operation in HP switch ports without requiring proprietary firmware or configuration adjustments.
What is the difference between 8GBASE-LW and other SFP+ types?
8GBASE-LW refers to a Long Wave transceiver operating at 8 Gigabit speeds over single-mode fiber, typically using LC connectors. Unlike short-wave (SW) modules for multimode fiber or copper SFP+ variants, LW transceivers are optimized for longer distances—often up to 10 kilometers or more—making them suitable for data center interconnects, storage area networks, and extended network segments where signal integrity over distance is critical.
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