HPE QK724A - HP B-series 16Gb SFP+ SW XCVR
Brand: HPE | Category: Transceivers & Cables
SKU: HPE-QK724A | Part #: QK724A | MPN: QK724A
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About the HPE QK724A - HP B-series 16Gb SFP+ SW XCVR
Operating at 850 nm wavelength over multimode fiber (OM3/OM4), the HPE QK724A delivers maximum transmission distances of 35 m on OM3 and 100 m on OM4, making it an efficient choice for high-speed fabric interconnects. This SFP+ transceiver is engineered as an HPE B-series 16Gb Fibre Channel short-wavelength transceiver, purpose-built for enterprises requiring reliable, auto-negotiating multi-speed connectivity across their storage and fabric infrastructure.
The QK724A supports Fibre Channel data rates of 4GFC, 8GFC, and 16GFC with automatic speed negotiation, eliminating manual configuration overhead. HPE designed this transceiver around a VCSEL laser architecture with LC duplex connectors and multimode fiber compatibility, delivering a typical power envelope below 1 W while maintaining full hot-plug capability for non-disruptive insertion and removal. Compliant with 16GFC (FC-PI-6) and SFP+ MSA (SFF-8431) standards, this module operates reliably across the industrial temperature range of 0°C to 70°C and includes HPE manufacturer support. Network architects and storage engineers managing HPE B-series environments will recognize the immediate value of firmware-coded encoding and seamless compatibility with platforms such as the SN6000B and SN8000B switches.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
- Multi-speed fabric upgrades within existing HPE B-series SAN infrastructure without full platform replacement
- High-density, short-reach connections in data centre fabrics leveraging OM4 multimode fiber at 100 m distances
- Hot-plug transceiver swaps in active production environments with zero service interruption
- Consolidated storage and server connectivity in enterprise data centres requiring 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel performance
- Cost-effective 4GFC and 8GFC legacy support alongside newer 16GFC deployments via auto-negotiation
For complete technical specifications, compatibility verification, and procurement of the HPE QK724A (part number QK724A), contact Omnixon Global to submit your RFQ today.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Transceivers & Cables |
| SKU | HPE-QK724A |
| Part Number | QK724A |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 16GB |
| Form Factor | SFP/SFP+/SFP28 |
| Interface | SFP+ / SFP28 16Gb |
| Speed | 16 Gb/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | QK724A |
| Product Name | HP B-series 16Gb SFP+ SW XCVR |
| Form Factor | SFP+ |
| Protocol | Fibre Channel |
| Data Rate | 16 Gb/s |
| Supported Speeds | 4GFC, 8GFC, 16GFC (auto-negotiating) |
| Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Laser Type | VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) |
| Fiber Type | Multimode Fiber (MMF) |
| Connector Type | LC Duplex |
| Maximum Distance (OM3) | 35 m |
| Maximum Distance (OM4) | 100 m |
| Compatible Platforms | HPE B-series Fibre Channel switches (e.g., SN6000B, SN8000B) |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes |
| Encoding | HPE B-series firmware-coded |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Power Consumption | ≤1 W (typical SFP+ SW transceiver class) |
| Standards Compliance | 16GFC (FC-PI-6), SFP+ MSA (SFF-8431) |
| Manufacturer Support | Included |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE QK724A - HP B-series 16Gb SFP+ SW XCVR
What does the HPE QK724A - HP B-series 16Gb SFP+ SW XCVR do?
The HPE QK724A - HP B-series 16Gb SFP+ SW XCVR is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.
What are the headline specs of the HPE QK724A - HP B-series 16Gb SFP+ SW XCVR?
Key specifications for the HPE QK724A - HP B-series 16Gb SFP+ SW XCVR: form factor SFP/SFP+/SFP28; interface SFP+ / SFP28 16Gb; 1 year manufacturer support; new condition. Manufacturer part number QK724A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.