HPE B-series 8Gb 25km Extended Long Wave FC SFP+ Transceiver

• Extended-distance Fibre Channel SAN connectivity
• Enterprise storage network expansion
• Data center SAN infrastructure deployment
• Long-distance SAN interconnect requirements
• B-series Fibre Channel switch upgrades
• SAN transceiver replacement programs
• Storage infrastructure modernization
• Enterprise disaster recovery connectivity
• Multi-site storage networking deployments
• B-series SAN lifecycle management

• 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
• B-series Fibre Channel transceiver
• SFP+ form factor
• Extended long wave optical design
• 25km Fibre Channel reach
• 1-pack configuration
• Designed for compatible HPE Fibre Channel environments
• Suitable for enterprise SAN infrastructure
• Supports extended-distance storage connectivity
• Useful for SAN expansion projects
• Suitable for infrastructure replacement
• Helps standardize B-series SAN optics
• Supports Fibre Channel storage networking
• Relevant to data center infrastructure upgrades

• Brand: HPE
• Part Number: AW538A
• Product Type: Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver
• Series: B-series
• Data Rate: 8Gb
• Protocol: Fibre Channel
• Form Factor: SFP+
• Optical Type: Extended Long Wave
• Maximum Distance: 25km
• Pack Quantity: 1 Pack
• Application: Fibre Channel SAN connectivity
• Compatible Environment: HPE B-series Fibre Channel SAN switches
• Related 8Gb Short Wave Model: AJ716B
• Related 8Gb Long Wave 10km Model: AJ717A

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose AW538A when an HPE B-series Fibre Channel deployment requires 8Gb connectivity with a 25km extended long-wave reach. Compared with AJ717A at 10km and AJ716B for shorter-range 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, AW538A is specifically positioned for extended-distance SAN requirements. HPE documentation lists it across compatible B-series SAN platforms, making it a practical procurement option for SAN expansion, replacement stock and infrastructure lifecycle projects. Its 1-pack format also suits targeted port upgrades and spare-parts procurement without requiring unnecessary quantities.