C8R24A: HPE MSA 16Gb Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ 4-pack Transceivers
Also listed as: 733802-001, 720999-001, AFBR-57F5PZ-HP · made by Broadcom
The HPE C8R24A is a 4-pack of 16Gb Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ optical transceivers engineered for HPE MSA SAN storage arrays. Providing high-speed 16Gb/s SAN host connectivity with backward compatibility to 8Gb and 4Gb fabrics, they install into MSA controller SFP+ host ports for redundant SAN fabric attachment.
Specifications
| Part number | C8R24A |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Made by | Broadcom |
| Type | Transceivers |
| Other numbers | 733802-001, 720999-001, AFBR-57F5PZ-HP |
| Status | end of sale |
| Type | 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ optical transceiver pack (4 transceivers per kit) |
| Wavelength | 850nm Short Wave (SW) |
| Connector | Duplex LC connector |
| Distance | Up to 125m on OM3 multimode fiber, up to 190m on OM4 fiber |
| Data rates | 16Gb/s, 8Gb/s, 4Gb/s auto-negotiation |
About the C8R24A
C8R24A is the official HPE 4-pack of 16Gb Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ optical transceivers for Modular Smart Array (MSA) SAN controllers. Designed for low bit-error rate transmission over OM3 and OM4 multimode fiber cabling, they allow MSA storage arrays to integrate into high-bandwidth enterprise SAN fabrics.
Compatibility
Compatible with HPE Modular Smart Array (MSA) SAN controllers supporting 16Gb FC host ports, including HPE MSA 1040, MSA 2040, MSA 1050, MSA 2050, and MSA 2052 SAN storage arrays. Supports auto-negotiation with StoreFabric and Cisco MDS Fibre Channel SAN director and fabric switches.
How to identify a genuine unit
Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP+) optical transceiver with cast metal housing, black pull bail extraction clasp, and standard duplex LC optical receptacle. White label shows option part number C8R24A, spare part number 733802-001, and assembly part number 720999-001.
Buying used
Inspect LC optical bore for dust, scratches, or broken ceramic ferrules. Verify that the pull clasp latches and unlatches smoothly. Check in the MSA SMU CLI that digital optical monitoring (DOM) reports normal transmit/receive optical power levels without link flapping.
Reference prices (last 12 months, updated 2026-10-27)
Used: USD 45 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay.com | used | USD 45 | Tested working HPE MSA 16Gb FC SFP+ 4-pack | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Fits these models
Works together
How the HPE C8R24A connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the hardware on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Adapters for the server
P9D94A HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
P9M76A HPE StoreFabric SN1600Q 32Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Q0L13A HPE StoreFabric SN1600E 32Gb 1-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Q0L14A HPE StoreFabric SN1600E 32Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Switches
HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 1U rack
HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 1U rack
HPE StoreFabric SN6700B 1U rack
Brocade G-Series G610 1U
Storage
HPE Alletra 6000 4U rack
HPE Alletra 9000 4U rack mission-critical array
HPE MSA 1060 2U rack entry SAN
HPE MSA 2060 2U rack
HPE MSA 2062 2U rack hybrid SAN
HPE StoreEver MSL2024 Tape Library 2U rack tape library
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- HPE SPOCK (HPE storage compatibility) hpe.com
Check compatibility with HPE
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that HPE has tested with the HPE C8R24A.
- Compatibility HPE SPOCK (storage, SAN and host compatibility)
- Part lookup HPE PartSurfer (spare and option part numbers)
- Support HPE Support Center
Equivalent part numbers
- HPE AJ716B HPE 8Gb Short Wave FC SFP+ Transceiver
FAQ
How many transceivers are included in the C8R24A kit?
The C8R24A option kit includes four identical 16Gb SW SFP+ optical transceivers.
What MSA models support C8R24A?
HPE MSA 2050, MSA 2052, MSA 1050, MSA 2040, and MSA 1040 SAN controller enclosures support C8R24A.
Buying or selling C8R24A?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- HPE MSA 2050 SAN Storage QuickSpecs - Options, checked 2026-10-27