HPE Virtual Connect SE 40Gb F8 Module for HPE Synergy or HPE Synergy 40Gb F8 Switch Module (master) to LAN (Ethernet/CEE) DAC/AOC

The following configurations are best for short-distance connections from HPE Synergy 40Gb F8 master modules to HPE switches, using AOC and DAC cables.

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

HPE Synergy 40Gb F8 master Modules to LAN (Ethernet/CEE) DAC/AOC using Active Optical Cables and Direct Attach Copper Cables (40Gb to 40Gb)
Item Description
1 QSFP+ to QSFP+ DAC cables
2 QSFP+ to QSFP+ AOC

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

HPE Synergy 40Gb F8 master Modules to LAN (Ethernet/CEE) DAC/AOC using Active Optical Cables and Direct Attach Copper Cables (40Gb to 4x 10Gb)
Item Description
1 QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ DAC cables
2 QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ AOC

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

HPE Synergy 40Gb F8 master Modules to LAN (Ethernet/CEE) DAC/AOC using Active Optical Cables and Direct Attach Copper Cables (10Gb to 10Gb)
Item Description
1 QSFP+ to SFP+ Adapter
2 SFP+ to SFP+ DAC cables
3 SFP+ to SFP+ Active DAC cables