HPE Synergy 40Gb F8 master modules to SAN (Fiber Channel)
The following configurations are best for connecting to HPE and non-HPE switches, using transceivers and Fiber Optic cables.
Connecting an HPE Virtual Connect SE 40 Gb F8 Module (master) to an external switch with SFP+ ports (4 x 8 Gb to 4 x 8 Gb)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 GbE / 4 x 10 GbE / 4 x 8 Gb FC MPO QSFP+ Transceiver |
| 2 | MPO to 4 x LC Breakout Multi-Mode Fiber Optic Cable |
| 3 | 8 Gb FC SW SFP+ transceivers (4) |
Connecting an HPE Virtual Connect SE 40 Gb F8 Module (master) to an external switch with SFP+ ports (8 Gb to 8 Gb)
NOTE:
HPE Synergy 40 Gb F8 Switch supports direct connection to FC SAN using native Fibre Channel to 3Par and Nimble storage systems.
HPE VC SE 40 Gb F8 Module supports only 8 Gb FC connection.
One HPE Synergy 8 Gb Fibre Channel Upgrade LTU (PN N3R43A) per interconnect module is required to use native Fibre Channel ports on HPE VC SE 40Gb F8 Module with 40 GbE/4x 10 GbE/4x 8 Gb FC QSFP+, or 8 Gb FC SFP+ transceivers.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | QSFP+ to SFP+ Adapter |
| 2 | 8 Gb FC SW SFP+ Transceiver |
| 3 | LC-to-LC Multi-Mode OM3 or OM4 Fiber Optic Cable |
| 4 | 8 Gb FC SW SFP+ Transceiver |