HPE N9Z43A 10 GbE SFP+ Transceiver (2-Pack Upgrade Kit)
Overview
The HPE N9Z43A is a dual-module 10 GbE SFP+ upgrade kit primarily intended for integration with HPE 3PAR and Primera storage systems. It allows these arrays to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet host connectivity instead of default lower speeds, making it useful for environments where high throughput and low latency are needed for block or file I/O traffic. Each module transmits over multimode fiber (MMF) using 850 nm wavelength, with a reach of up to 400 meters. The kit is commonly deployed in storage back-end networking, aggregation layers, or SAN front-end ports where 10 Gb Ethernet is required. Because this is a kit of two matched transceivers, it ensures symmetrical uplink and redundancy paths for storage nodes. The modules conform to the SFP+ form factor and are pluggable into corresponding SFP+ slots on host adapters, switches, or storage controllers. They operate in standard commercial temperature ranges, and their integration is managed transparently as part of HPE’s storage licensing and host connectivity options. In deployments, the N9Z43A kit enables upgrading legacy storage chassis to support modern 10 Gb networking without replacing the host adapters entirely.
Key Features
- Kit includes 2 × 10 GbE SFP+ transceiver modules
- Operates over multimode fiber, 850 nm wavelength
- Supports 400 m reach on OM3/OM4 fiber
- Standard LC duplex connector interface
- Compatible with HPE 3PAR / Primera storage arrays
- ParameterValue
- Brand HPE
- Part Number N9Z43A
- Product Type 10 GbE SFP+ Transceiver Kit (2-pack)
- Included Modules 2 × identical SFP+ transceivers
- Data Rate 10 Gb/s
- Wavelength 850 nm (laser)
- Fiber Type Multimode fiber (MMF)
- Maximum Reach 400 meters (on OM3 / OM4)
- Connector LC duplex
- Duplex Mode Full-duplex
- Temperature Range Commercial (0 °C to 70 °C)
- Power Consumption ~1 W per module (typical)
- Dimensions (per module) ~0.53 × 0.30 × 2.17 in (13.5 × 7.6 × 55.0 mm)
- Weight (per module) ~0.04 lb (≈ 18 g)
- License / Upgrade SFP upgrade for HPE storage host ports
- Compatibility HPE 3PAR 600 / Primera arrays
- Management Plug & play, no firmware upgrade required
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