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HP MSA 2040 8Gb SW FC SFP 4 Pk
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C8R23A is a QSFP+ optical transceiver that supports a 100G data rate and features LC connectors optimized for long-range communication over single-mode fiber. The device conforms to a compact form factor with precise physical dimensions and is designed for high-performance applications in data centers, enterprise networks, and telecom infrastructures.
This transceiver officially supports Ethernet protocols with a transmission capability of up to 80km. Its design emphasizes power efficiency and rugged operation within an operating temperature range of 0 to 70°C, making it compatible with major networking platforms such as Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, and Arista.
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In a mid-market IT infrastructure running VMware vSphere, IT administrators deploy C8R23A-HP MSA 2040 8Gb SW FC SFP 4 Pk modules to connect multiple ESXi hosts to the MSA 2040 array over redundant 8 Gb Fibre Channel links. This setup delivers sub-millisecond latency and consistently high IOPS for up to 200 virtual desktops, eliminating boot storms and ensuring predictable user experience. Benefit: 35% faster VM provisioning, 50% reduction in storage-related performance incidents, and streamlined VDI operations.
A regional financial services firm uses Microsoft SQL Server for real-time transaction processing. By integrating C8R23A-HP MSA 2040 8Gb SW FC SFP 4 Pk modules into dual-channel Fibre Channel fabrics, the database cluster achieves sustained 30,000+ IOPS at sub-0.8 ms latency. Benefit: 45% improvement in transaction throughput, consistent query response times during peak trading hours, and compliance with stringent SLAs.
A healthcare provider implements nightly backups of electronic medical records (EMR) and medical imaging to an offsite disaster recovery datacenter. Using C8R23A-HP MSA 2040 8Gb SW FC SFP 4 Pk modules for high-speed replication over Fibre Channel, the organization meets a 15-minute RPO and 1-hour RTO, while maintaining encrypted data integrity in transit. Benefit: Reliable DR testing, regulatory compliance, and minimized downtime for critical patient services.
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 C8R23A |  C8S75B |  AP824A |  AW538A |  QK724A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver |
| Form Factor | QSFP+ | SFP+ | SFP | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Data Rate | 100G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Connector Type | LC | LC | LC | LC | LC |
| Wavelength | 1310nm | 850nm | 850 nm | 850 nm | 1310nm |
| Transmission Distance | Long-Range | Short-Range | Short-Range | Short-Range | Short-Range |
| Fiber Type | Single-mode | Multi-mode | Multi-mode | Multi-mode | Single-mode |
| Max Distance | 80km | 300m | 300 meters | 300 meters | 80km |
| Supported Protocols | Ethernet Cable | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet, Fibre Channel | Ethernet |
| Network Interface | Fiber | Fiber | Ethernet | Ethernet | Fiber |
| Power Consumption | 9W | 3.5W | 3.5W | 3.5W | 3.5W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, Arista | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista |
| Product Name | C8R23A QSFP+ 100G Optical Transceiver | C8S75B 10G SFP+ Multi-mode Transceiver | AP824A Optical Transceiver | AW538A SFP+ Transceiver | QK724A SFP+ Optical Transceiver |
| Height | 0.9 | 0.33 inches | 0.3 inches | 0.65 inches | 0.65 inches |
| Width | 1.5 | 3.26 inches | 0.47 inches | 1.45 inches | 2.0 inches |
| Depth | 1.2 | 1.18 inches | 0.7 inches | 1.00 inches | 1.0 inches |
| Weight | 0.1 | 0.10 lbs | 0.1 lbs | 0.12 lbs | 0.1 lbs |
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The HP MSA 2040 8Gb SW FC SFP 4 Pack (C8R23A) is a set of four genuine HP small form-factor pluggable transceivers designed for Fibre Channel connectivity in HP MSA 2040 storage arrays.
The C8R23A modules are certified for HP MSA 2040 arrays, HP ProLiant servers with FC HBA ports and HP Fibre Channel switches that accept 8Gb SW FC SFPs.
Each C8R23A module supports up to 8 gigabits per second (Gbps) full-duplex Fibre Channel data transfer.
Over OM3 multimode fibre, the C8R23A SFP supports up to 150 meters; on OM4 it extends to 300 meters.