AJ715A HPE Compatible 4G Short Wave B-Series FC SFP Transceiver
HP compatible AJ715A - Key Features
- Compatibility: HP
- Media Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5
- Fiber Count: Duplex
- Connector: Double LC/UPC
- Maximum Distance: 400 m
- Guaranteed Link Budget: 6.1 dB
- Tx Wavelength: 850 nm
- Supported Data Rate: 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
HP AJ715A Price
SKU:10G-SFP-300-HP
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Form Factor | SFP+ |
Media Type | Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5 |
Fiber Count | Duplex |
Connector | Double LC/UPC |
Maximum Distance | 400 m |
Guaranteed Link Budget | 6.1 dB |
TX Wavelength | 850 nm |
RX Wavelength | 850 nm |
Supported Data Rate | 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 10G Ethernet (10.31Gbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1.25 Gbps) |
Supported Fiber Channel Applications | 10G Fiber Channel (10.52 Gbps), 1G Fiber Channel (1.0625 Gbps), 2G Fiber Channel (2.125 Gbps), 4G Fiber Channel (4.25 Gbps), 8G Fiber Channel (8.5 Gbps) |
SDH/SONET Standards | STM-64 (9.95Gbps) |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Tx Wavelength Bandwidth | 20 nm (840-860 nm) |
Rx Wavelength Bandwidth | 20 nm (840-860 nm) |
Minimum Transmitting Power | -5 dBm |
Maximum Transmitting Power | 0 dBm |
Receiver Sensitivity | -11.1 dBm |
Receiver Overload | 0 dBm |
Dispersion | 110 ps/nm |
Transmitter Type | VSCEL Laser |
Receiver Type | PIN photodiode |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | CE,Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Compliant,RoHS,SFF-8431,SFP MSA |
HP compatible AJ715A Datasheet
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HP compatible AJ715A Description
AJ715A is HPE's part number for a 4 Gbps Short Wave B-series Fibre Channel SFP transceiver. This is a Fibre Channel module, not an Ethernet optic. It supports multi-rate FC at 1.0625 Gbps (1G FC), 2.125 Gbps (2G FC), and 4.25 Gbps (4G FC), with the link rate negotiated by the SAN switch port or HBA. Don't confuse the AJ715A with the AJ716A (B-series 8G FC) or AJ718A (H-series 8G FC), which operate at higher Fibre Channel rates and carry different EEPROM coding.
The transmitter is an 850 nm VCSEL paired with a PIN photodiode receiver, using a duplex LC/UPC connector over multimode fiber. At the maximum 4G FC rate (4.25 Gbps), FC-PI-2 specifies approximately 150 m reach on OM3 fiber and around 380 m on OM4, with a minimum optical power budget of approximately 8.0 dB. At lower FC rates (1G and 2G), the reach extends further because the receiver sensitivity improves at reduced bit rates. Operating temperature is 0°C to 70°C.
HPE's B-series designation means this module targets Brocade-branded SAN switches sold under the HPE StoreFabric umbrella. Typical platforms include the HPE SN3000B (Brocade 6505), SN6000B (Brocade 6510), and older 8/24c and 8/8 embedded switches found in BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. The B-series switches run Fabric OS (FOS) and report transceiver identity through sfpshow and switchshow commands, reading vendor OUI, part number, and serial from the SFF-8472 EEPROM.
DDM diagnostics expose Tx output power, Rx input power, laser bias current, module temperature, and supply voltage. In Fabric OS, these readings appear in sfpshow output and can be collected via SNMP (FA-MIB) or Brocade Network Advisor for fabric-wide optical health monitoring. SAN installations typically use OM3 or OM4 LC patch cords for intra-rack and inter-switch links, with trunk groups aggregating multiple 4G ports into higher-bandwidth ISLs.
EdgeOptic's AJ715A compatible carries EEPROM data programmed for B-series (Brocade-branded) HPE platforms. The switch identifies the module as a qualified transceiver in sfpshow without requiring manual port configuration or license-key overrides. Each unit is tested for optical transmit/receive power conformance, connector endface quality, and EEPROM field accuracy before delivery. For 8G FC requirements on B-series platforms, see the AJ716A compatible; for 8G on H-series (non-Brocade) HPE switches, the AJ718A compatible applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the AJ715A differ from the AJ716A and AJ718A?
AJ715A is a 4G FC module (1G/2G/4G Fibre Channel) for B-series (Brocade-branded) SAN switches. AJ716A is an 8G FC module also for B-series, supporting 2G/4G/8G rates. AJ718A is an 8G FC module for H-series (non-Brocade) HPE SAN infrastructure. All three use 850 nm short wave optics, but they carry different EEPROM coding tied to their respective platform families and FC rate capabilities. Don't swap part numbers between B-series and H-series, the EEPROM vendor fields determine switch acceptance.
What is the difference between HPE B-series and H-series for Fibre Channel SFPs?
B-series refers to Brocade-based SAN switches sold under the HPE StoreFabric line (SN3000B, SN6000B, embedded 8/24c). These run Fabric OS and use sfpshow for transceiver identification. H-series covers HPE's non-Brocade SAN switches with different firmware and EEPROM expectations. The AJ715A is B-series only. Installing a B-series coded module in an H-series switch (or vice versa) results in the port not recognizing the transceiver.