HPE AJ716A Compatible 8Gb FC Shortwave B-Series SFP+ Transceiver
HP compatible AJ716A - 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 AJ716A 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 |
Supportet 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 AJ716A Datasheet
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HP compatible AJ716A Description
AJ716A is HPE's part number for an 8Gb Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+ transceiver in the B-series (Brocade-branded) line. This is the B-series equivalent of the H-series AJ718A and sits between the 4G AJ715A and later 16G offerings such as QK724A. It's used in HPE StoreFabric B-series SAN switches rebadged from Brocade DS/5100, 300, 6505, and similar Gen5/Gen6 fabric platforms.
Fibre Channel reach is rate-dependent under FC-PI-4. At 8GFC (8.5 Gbps line rate), the minimum reach on OM3 multimode is approximately 150 m; OM4 extends this to around 190 m. At 4GFC the same module reaches about 380 m on OM3, and at 2GFC roughly 500 m. The transmitter is an 850 nm VCSEL with a receiver sensitivity better than the FC-PI-4 shortwave specification, delivering an 8.0 dB minimum optical budget suitable for typical fabric wiring inside a data center row.
SAN fabric operators should verify both ends of each link during commissioning: Brocade Fabric OS and HPE Fabric OS report per-port optical diagnostics via sfpShow and sfpShow -dom, with per-lane Tx/Rx power, laser bias, and temperature readings refreshed on polling. RAS logs flag threshold exceedances that correlate directly to the SFF-8472 alarm and warning registers in the module EEPROM. The AJ716A is backward-compatible with 4GFC and 2GFC, but not forward-compatible with 16GFC fabrics — swap for QK724A or later for 16G line rates.
EdgeOptic's compatible AJ716A is built on the 10GFC-SFP-300 platform. The EEPROM is programmed with HPE/Brocade-recognized vendor and part-number fields, so Fabric OS sfpShow output identifies the module correctly and doesn't trigger unqualified-SFP warnings in the fabric watch logs. MAPS policy actions such as moving ports to quarantine on optics-fault triggers operate on the same SFF-8472 alarm states populated by this module. Brocade Fabric OS EEPROM acceptance is confirmed before shipping. Refer to the EdgeOptic 10GFC-SFP-300 generic datasheet for full parametric detail including per-rate receiver sensitivity and transmitter eye mask margin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AJ716A, AJ718A, and AJ715A?
AJ716A is the 8GFC B-series (Brocade) shortwave SFP+, AJ718A is the 8GFC H-series (HPE FlexFabric/Virtual Connect) equivalent, and AJ715A is the 4GFC B-series predecessor. Optically AJ716A and AJ718A are similar 8GFC modules, but their EEPROM vendor data differs, so installing an AJ718A into a B-series fabric (or vice versa) can produce unqualified-optic warnings in FOS or HPE Flex-10 logs.
Will AJ716A work in a 16GFC-capable Brocade DS-6510 or DS-6520?
The SFP+ slot itself accepts the AJ716A, but the port will auto-negotiate down to 8GFC max. For 16GFC line rates on these platforms use the 16G shortwave SFP+ (QK724A / Brocade XBR-000192). Mixing 8G and 16G modules across a fabric is supported; each port negotiates independently.
Does sfpShow identify the compatible AJ716A correctly on Brocade Fabric OS?
Yes. The EEPROM is coded with HPE/Brocade-recognized vendor and part-number fields, so sfpShow and sfpShow -dom return the expected identifiers along with live DDM readings. Fabric Watch and MAPS policies process thresholds from this module the same way they do OEM units.