
QuickSpecs
Overview
Overview
HPE Synergy QSFP+ Transceiver
HPE Synergy QSFP+ Transceiver
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QuickSpecs HPE Synergy QSFP+ Transceiver
Platform Information
Platform Information
Models
Recommended
This transceiver is a recommended option that has been selected by HPE experts to provide the right technology for a range of workloads
and market segments offering the best combination of performance, value and availability.
HPE Synergy 40GbE/4x10GbE/4x8Gb FC QSFP+ Transceiver 817040-B21
Extended
This transceiver is part of an extended catalog of products tailored for customers in specific markets or with specific workloads, requiring
the utmost in performance or value, but typically have a longer lead-time.
HPE Synergy Dual 10GBASE-T QSFP+ 30m RJ45 Transceiver 838327-B21
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QuickSpecs HPE Synergy QSFP+ Transceiver
Service and Support
Service and Support
Service and Support NOTE:
Most HPE branded options sourced from HPE that are compatible with your product will be covered under
your main product support at the same level of coverage, allowing you to upgrade freely. Additional support is
required on select workload accelerators, switches, racks and UPS options 12KVA and over. Coverage of the
UPS battery is not included under HPE support services; standard warranty terms and conditions apply.
This adapter is covered under HPE Support Services/ Service Contract applied to the HPE
ProLiant Server or enclosure. No separate HPE Support Services need to be purchased.
Warranty and Support
Services
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Parts and Materials
Warranty and Support Services will extend to include HPE options configured with your server or storage
device. The price of support service is not impacted by configuration details. HPE sourced options that are
compatible with your product will be covered under your server support at the same level of coverage allowing
you to upgrade freely. Installation for HPE options is available as needed. To keep support costs low for
everyone, some high value options will require additional support. Additional support is only required on select
high value workload accelerators, fibre switches, InfiniBand and UPS options 12KVA and over. Coverage of the
UPS battery is not included under TS support services; standard warranty terms and conditions apply.
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Connect to HPE to help prevent problems and solve issues faster. HPE Support Services enable you to choose
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Protect your product, beyond warranty.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise will provide HPE-supported replacement parts and materials necessary to
maintain the covered hardware product in operating condition, including parts and materials for available
and recommended engineering improvements. Parts and components that have reached their maximum
supported lifetime and/or the maximum usage limitations as set forth in the manufacturer's operating manual,
product quick-specs, or the technical product data sheet will not be provided, repaired, or replaced as part of
these services. The defective media retention service feature option applies only to Disk or eligible SSD/Flash
Drives replaced by Hewlett Packard Enterprise due to malfunction.
For more information
Visit the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Service and Support website.
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QuickSpecs HPE Synergy QSFP+ Transceiver
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
HPE Synergy
40GbE/4x10GbE/4x
8Gb FC QSFP+
Transceiver (817040B21)
NOTE:
Ports MPO 40-GbE port (IEEE 802.3ba Type 40Gbase-SR4)
Connectivity Connector type MPO
Physical characteristics Dimensions 5.19” x 0.72” x 0.54”
Environment Weight 0.08 lb
Cabling Cable type Multimode fiber
NOTES Check switch release notes for minimum version of software required to
Services For details about services and response times in your area, please contact
Using either MPO to MPO cable for 40Gb or MPO to 4x LC cable for 4x10Gb or 4x 8Gb
connections
Transceiver form
QSFP+
factor
Operating
32ºF to 158ºF (0ºC to 70ºC)
temperature
Operating relative
5% to 95%, noncondensing
humidity
Non-operating
-4ºF to 176ºF (-20ºC to 80ºC)
temperature
Altitude Up to 10,000 ft. (3 km)
Maximum distance Up to 100m (OM3); up to 150m (OM4)
support this transceiver.
Some switches have limits as to how many of this particular transceiver can
be installed. See the release notes of the switch software/firmware being used
for more details.
your local Hewlett Packard Enterprise sales office.
HPE Synergy Dual
10GBASE-T QSFP+
30m RJ45 Transceiver
(838327-B21)
NOTE:
Connecting Synergy master modules with Image Streamer using Cat6a cables
Ports 40-GbE QSFP+ port
Connectivity Connector type two RJ45 connectors
Physical characteristics Dimensions 0.558”x1.144”x5.17”
Environment Weight 0.19 lb
Transceiver form
QSFP+
factor
Operating
32ºF to 158ºF (0ºC to 70ºC)
temperature
Operating relative
5% to 95%, noncondensing
humidity
Non-operating
-4ºF to 176ºF (-20ºC to 80ºC)
temperature
Altitude Up to 10,000 ft. (3 km)
Cabling Cable type Cat 6a/7 cable
Maximum distance 30 m
NOTES Check switch release notes for minimum version of software required to
support this transceiver.
Some switches have limits as to how many of this particular transceiver can
be installed. See the release notes of the switch software/firmware being used
for more details.
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QuickSpecs HPE Synergy QSFP+ Transceiver
Technical Specifications
This Dual 10GBase-T QSFP+ transceiver is only supported when connecting
HPE Virtual Connect SE 40Gb F8 Module for Synergy or HPE Synergy 40Gb
F8 Switch Module to HPE Synergy Image Streamer. It cannot be used on other
switches or for other applications.
Services For details about services and response times in your area, please contact
your local Hewlett Packard Enterprise sales office.
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QuickSpecs HPE Synergy QSFP+ Transceiver
Summary of Changes
Summary of Changes
Date Version History Action Description of Change
05-Feb-2018 Version 6 Changed Technical Specifications section was updated.
27-Mar-2017 Version 5 Changed Technical Specifications section was updated.
07-Oct-2016 Version 4 Changed Change weight and dimension
Changed Overview and Technical Specifications sections were updated.26-Sep-2016 Version 3
Added SKU added in Overview and Technical Specification sections:
838327-B21
31March-2016
1-Dec-2015 Version 1 Changed New QuickSpecs
Version 2 Changed Overview and Technical Specifications sections were updated.
Added SKU added in Overview and Technical Specification sections:
817040-B21
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