JL738A HPE Compatible 10G BiDi SFP+ 10km Downlink, Tx1330/Rx1270
HP compatible JL738A - Key Features
- Compatibility: HP
- Media Type: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
- Fiber Count: BiDi
- Connector: Single LC/UPC
- Maximum Distance: 20 km
- Average Link Budget: 9 dB
- Tx Wavelength: 1330 nm
- Supported Data Rate: 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
HP JL738A Price
In Stock - Ships Next Business DayHP compatible JL738A Specifications
Form Factor | SFP+ |
Media Type | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) |
Fiber Count | BiDi |
Connector | Single LC/UPC |
Maximum Distance | 20 km |
Average Link Budget | 9 dB |
TX Wavelength | 1330 nm |
RX Wavelength | 1270 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 | 40 nm (1310-1350 nm) |
Rx Wavelength Bandwidth | 40 nm (1250-1290 nm) |
Minimum Transmitting Power | -5 dBm |
Maximum Transmitting Power | 0 dBm |
Receiver Sensitivity | -14.5 dBm |
Receiver Overload | 4 dBm |
Dispersion | 140-160 ps/nm |
Transmitter Type | DFB 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 JL738A Datasheet
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HP compatible JL738A Description
EdgeOptic's JL738A compatible is an HPE-coded Tx1330/Rx1270 version of the EdgeOptic BIDI-10G-SFP-20B multi-vendor 10G BiDi SFP+ transceiver. The HPE product name is the X130 10G SFP+ LC BiDi 10km-Downlink Transceiver. The module carries HPE-recognized identification data, so HPE Aruba switches with 10G SFP+ ports read it as a matching X130 BiDi part. The Downlink designation marks the B-side of a bidirectional pair, transmitting at 1330 nm and receiving at 1270 nm over a single strand of single-mode fiber.
HPE rates the original JL738A for up to 10 km. The EdgeOptic compatible is built on the BIDI-10G-SFP-20B platform with a 9 dB link budget rated for spans up to 20 km, which makes it a direct drop-in for any 10 km HPE Aruba deployment. The extra budget covers connector loss, splice loss, and fiber aging on the link. RX overload of +4 dBm exceeds 0 dBm maximum transmit power, so a short fiber loop between two of these modules will not saturate the receiver.
The JL738A pairs with an Uplink A-side at the remote end: transmit at 1270 nm, receive at 1330 nm. The HPE match is the JL737A X130 Uplink. Both endpoints must carry opposite wavelength directions. The optical interface uses a DFB laser transmitter and a PIN photodiode receiver. Transmit power runs from −5 dBm to 0 dBm, receiver sensitivity is better than −14.5 dBm. The module uses a single LC/UPC connector, runs on a +3.3 V supply across a 0 to 70 C operating range, and supports digital optical monitoring per SFF-8472. Build compliance follows the SFP MSA and SFF-8431.
The module handles 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet traffic across HPE Aruba switches with 10G SFP+ ports. For deployment on a specific switch model, verify the part against the HPE transceiver compatibility documentation for that chassis, or contact our sales team.
Backed by 15+ years of EdgeOptic compatibility engineering across vendor optical platforms, the JL738A compatible ships next business day from EU stock with a lifetime warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the EdgeOptic JL738A compatible a drop-in for the HPE 10 km original?
Yes. HPE rates the JL738A X130 Downlink for 10 km. The EdgeOptic compatible carries HPE-recognized identification data on the BIDI-10G-SFP-20B platform with a 9 dB link budget, rated for spans up to 20 km. The extra budget translates into headroom for connector loss, splice loss, and fiber aging on the same 10 km HPE link. RX overload of +4 dBm exceeds 0 dBm maximum transmit power, so a short fiber loop between two of these modules will not saturate the receiver. The part is a valid drop-in replacement for any 10 km JL738A application.
What is the matching part at the remote end of a JL738A link?
The JL738A transmits at 1330 nm and receives at 1270 nm. The remote end must run the opposite direction: transmit at 1270 nm, receive at 1330 nm. The matching HPE part is the JL737A X130 10km-Uplink. Two JL738A modules on both ends of a link transmit on the same wavelength and the link will not come up. Confirm Uplink and Downlink are paired correctly before commissioning.