HPE C8R24B Transceiver (602524) – 10GbE SFP+ Module

Product Description

The HPE C8R24B 16Gb Short Wave Transceiver Kit (MPN: 602524) is a factory-authorized SFP+ optical transceiver bundle comprising four units, designed exclusively for deployment in HPE MSA2050/2052 storage arrays. This kit provides enterprise IT procurement teams with a standardized, validated connectivity solution for short-range Fibre Channel links, ensuring interoperability and consistent performance within supported storage environments. Each transceiver delivers 16Gb/s data throughput over multimode fiber, meeting the demanding reliability requirements of mission-critical data centers.

Technical Specifications

• Connector Type: SFP+
• Simplex Support: No
• Duplex Support: Yes
• Power Supply Voltage: 3.3 V
• Enclosure Material: Metal
• Color: Gray
• Kit Contents: 4 transceivers (Q1J00A, Q1J01A, Q1J02A, Q1J03A)

Design Features

• Hot-pluggable SFP+ form factor enables rapid installation and replacement without system downtime.
• Metal housing provides robust electromagnetic shielding and mechanical durability for dense rack environments.
• Duplex optical interface supports bidirectional data transmission over two fiber strands.
• Low-power 3.3 V operation minimizes thermal load in storage controller enclosures.
• Gray color finish aids in visual identification and cable management within high-density patching areas.

Application Area

This transceiver kit is intended for direct attachment to HPE MSA2050 and MSA2052 storage systems, specifically for connecting host servers or fabric switches via short-wave multimode fiber. Typical deployments include SAN fabrics, server-to-storage interconnects, and backup infrastructure within enterprise data centers, where low-latency 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity and guaranteed vendor compatibility are essential. The four-unit kit supports multi-port provisioning in redundant storage configurations, streamlining deployment and spare-part management.