HPE Instant On 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m OM3 MMF Transceiver R9D18A
- Enjoy flexibility and scalability with data transfer rate of up to 10 Gbps with 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology
- Supports optical fiber cable for durable performance, minimal signal loss, and fast data transfers to greater distances
- Typically used for short distance, multi-mode fiber optic is ideal to carry data and transmit audio/video applications within a building
- SFP+ offers enhanced dependability with maximum productivity
- SFP+ with data networking application/usage for maximum productivity and usability
- 10GBase-SR network technology for convenient, easy sharing of data and information over the network with maximum internet usage feasibility
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Technical Information
- Application/Usage: Data Networking
- Application/Usage: Optical Network
- Total Number of Ports: 1
- Connector Type: LC
- Interfaces/Ports Details: 1 x 10GBase-SR Network
- Media Type Supported: Optical Fiber
- Fiber Mode Supported: Multi-mode
- Ethernet Technology: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology: 10GBase-SR
- Height: 0.5"
- Width: 0.6"
- Depth: 2.2"
- Weight (Approximate): 0.04 lb
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The HPE Instant On R9D18A is a 10G SFP+ LC SR fiber transceiver for network setups with compatible SFP+ ports, delivering up to 10 Gbps over multimode fiber at distances up to 300 meters; it suits IT teams connecting switches across an office or building.
Recommended For
- Small-business or campus network teams linking Instant On switches between wiring closets or floors over installed multimode fiber, when they need a 10GbE uplink and the link fits the fiber’s supported reach.
- IT staff adding a 10GbE fiber uplink to a compatible Instant On 1930 or 1960 switch, who want an HPE-listed transceiver and documented switch/software compatibility.
- Installers connecting network equipment across a building with OM3 multimode fiber and LC connections, where a short-reach 10GBASE-SR link is a better fit than a copper run.
- Network admins refreshing a building’s switching infrastructure who need to reuse suitable installed multimode fiber for 10GbE links rather than replace it with new cabling.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Link two compatible Instant On switches in separate wiring closets over an existing OM3 multimode-fiber run; with a supported SFP+ port and an SR transceiver at each end, the connection can carry inter-switch traffic at 10GbE over distances within the link’s rated reach.
- Upgrade a compatible switch-to-switch uplink from 1GbE to 10GbE where both switches have supported SFP+ ports and the site already has suitable OM3 fiber; this gives traffic between the switches a higher-capacity path, though actual transfer speeds still depend on the endpoints and network load.
- Connect an access switch to a central switch across a building when copper cabling is unsuitable or the run needs to exceed typical copper-Ethernet distances; the fiber link can extend the network between locations while carrying 10GbE traffic within the supported OM3 reach.
- Carry multiple VLANs between compatible switches over a fiber uplink when the network is configured to use a VLAN trunk; the fiber provides the physical connection, while trunking settings determine which VLAN traffic crosses it.
- Give users connected to one switch a higher-capacity path to shared services or storage connected elsewhere on the network; this can help avoid a 1GbE inter-switch link becoming the bottleneck during concurrent transfers, but does not guarantee 10GbE speeds for any single file transfer.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Connecting network equipment over optical fiber for a single 10 Gbps link with a reach of up to 300 m |
| Interface And Port Configuration | SFP+ form factor with one 10GBase-SR optical port |
| Link Speed And Reach | 10 Gbps data transfer rate with a maximum distance of 300 m |
| Physical Specifications | Metal, silver housing; 0.6 × 2.2 × 0.5 in and 0.71 oz |
| Operating Conditions | Upper temperature rating of 40°C |
| Model Identifiers | HPE Instant On transceiver, model R9D18A; manufacturer listed as Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company |