HPE C8R25A 721748-001 721000-001 MSA 2040 10Gb SR iSCSI SFP+4Pack HPE

Description:

The HPE C8R25A (spare numbers 721748-001 / 721000-001) is a 4-pack of 10Gb short-range SFP+ transceivers designed for the MSA 2040 storage platform. It enables high-speed iSCSI connectivity over multimode fiber, providing reliable and low-latency data transfer between storage arrays and network infrastructure. Commonly used in SAN environments, it supports scalable storage performance for virtualization and enterprise workloads.

Applications:

The HPE C8R25A transceiver pack is used in storage networking environments requiring high-speed Ethernet-based SAN connectivity. Typical applications include data centers, virtualization clusters, backup systems, and enterprise storage deployments where consistent throughput and low latency are critical.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): C8R25A
• Spare Part Numbers: 721748-001 / 721000-001
• Product Type: SFP+ Transceiver Module (4-Pack)
• Form Factor: SFP+ (plug-in module)
• Data Rate: 10 Gbps
• Standard: 10GBASE-SR (short range)
• Wavelength: 850 nm
• Fiber Type: Multimode Fiber (MMF)
• Max Distance: Up to ~300 m (MMF)
• Connector Type: Duplex LC
• Interface: iSCSI over Ethernet
• Pack Quantity: 4 modules
• Compatibility: HPE MSA 2040 storage systems
• Power Consumption: ~1–1.5 W per module
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Status: Active (legacy-supported platform)

Common Replacements:

• HPE C8R25B (MSA 2050 equivalent)
• HPE C8R24A (16Gb Fibre Channel alternative)
• Generic/compatible 10GBASE-SR SFP+ modules