HPE Synergy 40Gb F8 master modules to LAN (Ethernet/CEE) SW

The following configurations are best for short- to medium-distance connections to HPE and third-party switches, using transceivers and Fiber Optic cables.

Connecting an HPE 40 Gb F8 master module to an external Switch with QSFP+ ports for short to medium distances (40 Gb to 40 Gb)

HPE Synergy 40 Gb master module to 40 Gb External Switch
Item Description
1 40 Gb SR4 MPO QSFP+ Transceiver
2 MPO to MPO Multi-Mode Fiber Optic Cable
3 40 Gb SR4 MPO QSFP+ Transceiver

Connecting an HPE 40 Gb F8 master module to an external switch with SFP+ ports for short to medium distances (40 Gb to 4x 10 Gb)

HPE Synergy 40 Gb master module to 4x 10 Gb External Switch
Item Description
1 40 Gb SR4 MPO QSFP+ Transceiver
2 MPO to 4x LC Breakout Multi-Mode Fiber Optic Cable
3 10 Gb SR LC SFP+ transceivers

Connecting an HPE 40 Gb F8 master module to an external switch with QSFP+ ports for medium distances (40 Gb to 40 Gb)

The configuration in this section is best for medium distances when connecting to HPE and third-party switches.


HPE Synergy 40 Gb master module to 40 Gb External Switch (medium distance)
Item Description
1 40 GbE SR2 Bidirectional QSFP+ Transceiver
2 LC to LC Multi-Mode Fiber Optic Cable
3 40 GbE SR2 Bidirectional QSFP+ Transceiver