HPE C8R23B 616110 Transceiver – Reliable Network Module

Equipment Overview

The HPE C8R23B is an 8Gb Short Wave Transceiver Kit, supplied as a pack of four units and designed exclusively for the HPE MSA2050/2052 storage systems. Each transceiver provides a fibre channel interface for high-speed data transmission over short-wave multimode fibre, supporting the demands of enterprise storage networking. This kit is intended for deployment in compatible MSA array models to enable reliable connectivity between storage controllers and switches.

Main Parameters

• Connector type: SFP
• Simplex: No
• Duplex: No
• Power supply: 3.3 V
• Housing material: Metal
• Colour: Silver

Key Advantages

This kit is factory-matched for the MSA2050/2052 series, reducing integration risk in enterprise storage environments. The metal housing ensures mechanical durability and proper shielding for consistent optical performance. The 8Gb short-wave design offers a cost-effective, high-bandwidth solution for fibre channel fabrics.

Compatibility & Integration

The transceiver kit is supported exclusively on HPE MSA2050/2052 storage models, including part numbers Q1J00A, Q1J01A, Q1J02A, and Q1J03A. It adheres to standard SFP mechanical and electrical specifications, operating at 3.3 V for seamless integration into compatible hardware slots. Deployment is limited to the listed MSA systems; use in other devices is not supported.