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    The HPE Synergy 10Gb Pass-Thru Module is designed for the HPE Synergy 12000 Frame for customers requiring a non-blocking, one -to-one connection between each Synergy Compute Module and the network. The pass-thru module provides 12 uplink ports that can accept SFP+ connectors using a QSFP+ to SFP+ adapter.

    The HPE Synergy 10Gb Pass-Thru Module can support 10Gb connections on a port by port basis. Optical as well as Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables are also supported. Both standard Ethernet as well as Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) traffic to an FCoE capable switch is possible when using the appropriate HPE Synergy Converged Network Adapter.

    Overview

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    HPE Synergy 10Gb Pass-Thru Module

    Item

    Description

    Item

    Description

    1.

    UID LED

    4.

    Ethernet port link status and speed LEDs

    2.

    Module Status/Health LED

    5.

    Uplink ports that accept QSFP+ to SFP+ adapter to support SFP+ transceivers and Direct Attach Cables ( DAC)

    3.

    M ode LED



    At A Glance

    Performance:

    • – 12 direct Synergy Compute Module to network connections
    • – Auto-sense 10Gb operation on a port by port basis
    • – Supports standard Ethernet as well as Converged Enhanced Ethernet
    • – Supports HPE Synergy Ethernet Converged Network Adapters

    Management:

    • – No management required – automatic discovery be HPE Synergy Composer
    • – Module performance monitored by the HPE Synergy Composer
    • – Hardware diagnosis, error reporting, and firmware updates through HPE Synergy Composer

    Compute Module to HPE 10Gb Pass-Thru Module Port Mapping

    Faceplate Port

    Q1

    Q2

    Q3

    Q4

    Q5

    Q6

    Q7

    Q8

    Q9

    Q10

    Q11

    Q12

    PTM in Odd Bay (1,3,5)

    CM6

    CM12

    CM5

    CM11

    CM4

    CM10

    CM3

    CM9

    CM2

    CM8

    CM1

    CM7

    PTM in Even Bay (2,4,6)

    CM12

    CM6

    CM11

    CM5

    CM10

    CM4

    CM9

    CM3

    CM8

    CM2

    CM7

    CM1

    Notes: CM – Compute Module
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    HPE Synergy 12000 Frame - Rear View

    Platform Information

    Models

    Description

    SKU

    HE Synergy 10Gb Pass-Thru Module

    799330-B21

    HPE Synergy 10Gb TAA-compliant Pass-Thru Module

    799330-B22

    Notes:

    − TAA in the name of this product provides that this product meets the

    US Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C & 2501-2581) and is compliant for resale on

    GSA (General Services Administration) agreements or contracts.

    − HPE now includes TAA products and options for the Synergy line of product solutions. TAA refers to the US Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C & 2501-2581). TAA compliance for HPE simply means that as a product manufacturer or reseller on GSA (General Services Administration), the “final products” that we sell through your GSA Schedule are manufactured or substantially transformed in a TAA-compliant country. HPE Synergy TAA products are aligned for the configuration of a complete TAA-compliant solution or subsets of the complete solution.

    − HPE Synergy 12000 TAA Configure-To-Order Frames may include TAA specific, naturally compliant, or standard product options and become a TAA approved solutions when substantially transformed/integrated at a designated HPE TAA Compliant Factory. Please look for TAA in the name when defining HPE Synergy Options or Solutions that may require TAA compliance.

    − The package ships with 12 quantities of HPE BladeSystem c-Class QSFP+ to SFP+ Adapter

    (Part Number - 720193-B21)

    Compatibility

    HPE Synergy 10Gb Pass-Thru Module supports the following hardware.

    HPE Synergy Compute Modules

    • – HPE Synergy 480 Gen9 Compute Module
    • – HPE Synergy 620 Gen9 Compute Module
    • – HPE Synergy 660 Gen9 Compute Module
    • – HPE Synergy 680 Gen9 Compute Module
    • – HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Compute Module
    • – HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Module
    • – HPE Synergy 480 Gen10Plus Compute Module
    • – HPE Synergy 480 Gen11 Compute Module

    HPE Network Adapters

    Converged Network Adapter:

    • – HPE Synergy 2820C 10Gb Converged Network Adapter
    • – HPE Synergy 3820C 10/20Gb Converged Network Adapter
    • – HPE Synergy 4820C 10/20/25Gb Converged Network Adapter
    • – HPE Synergy 4610C 10/25Gb Ethernet Adapter

    Notes: Consult individual compute module TechSpecs for specific adapter support.

    Supported Configurations

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    Cabling and Transceivers

    SFP+ cables connected to QSFP+ to SFP+ Adapter:

    • − HP BladeSystem c-Class QSFP+ to SFP+ Adapter
      • Notes: One HP BladeSystem c-Class QSFP+ to SFP+ Adapter is required for each QSFP+ port to connect 10Gb DAC cables to the HPE Synergy 10Gb Pass-Thru Module.
    • − HP BladeSystem c-Class Small Form-Factor Pluggable 3m 10GbE Copper Cable
    • − HP BladeSystem c-Class Small Form-Factor Pluggable 5m 10GbE Copper Cable

    Notes: The above cables have been tested and verified to work with the HPE 10Gb Pass-Thru Module. However, the module will accept cables from any vendor. Hewlett Packard Enterprise does not guarantee the performance of non HPE cables and users may receive a warning message via the CLI when a non-verified cable has been inserted.


    Transceivers:

    • − HPE BladeSystem c-Class QSFP+ to SFP+ Adapter
    • − HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10Gb SFP+ SR Transceiver
    • − HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10Gb SFP+ LR Transceiver
    • − HPE 10GBase-T SFP+ Transceiver

    Notes:

    − One HPE QSFP+ to SFP+ adapter is required for each QSFP+ port to connect 10Gb transceivers to the HPE Synergy 10Gb Pass-Thru Module

    − Only HPE transceivers listed above may be used in the HPE 10Gb Pass-Thru Module.

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    Related Options

    Cables and Transceiver

    SFP+ Direct attached cables

    Description

    SKU

    HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable

    487655-B21

    HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Copper Cable

    537963-B21

    Notes: QSFP+ to SFP+ adapter required for each QSFP+ port to connect SFP+

    cables/transceivers

    Transceivers

    Description

    SKU

    HPE BladeSystem c-Class QSFP+ to SFP+ Adapter

    720193-B21

    HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10Gb SFP+ SR Transceiver

    455883-B21

    HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10Gb SFP+ LR Transceiver

    455886-B21

    HPE 10GBase-T SFP+ Transceiver

    813874-B21

    Technical Specifications

    Product Specifications

    Shipping Dimensions

    Length

    19.45 in (494 mm)

    Width

    15.55 in (395 mm)

    Height

    5.75 in (145 mm)

    Shipping Weight

    3.2 kg (7.0 lbs)

    Product Specifications Hardware

    Performance

    240 Gbps external port bandwidth per module at 10Gb

    Connectors and Cabling

    Uplink Ports

    12 QSFP+/SFP+ Modules

    Management

    Mini-USB Management

    Network Transfer Rate

    10 Gbps port (20,000 Mbps full duplex)

    LED Indicators

    UID LED

    Blue light on module is activated.

    Blue light off module is deactivated.

    Mode LED

    Green lights

    Health LED

    Solid Amber: The pass-thru module is powered off.

    Green: The pass-thru module is powered up, and all ports match.

    Flashing Amber: Fault exists.

    Ethernet port

    Green Link is 10G

    Flashing blue QSFP+ indicator

    Red configuration error

    Product Dimensions

    Length

    10.5 in (267.7 mm)

    Width

    7.5 in (192.79 mm)

    Height

    1.1 in (27.94mm)

    Product Weight

    1.6 kg (3.97 lbs)

    Environmental Ranges

    Temperature Range 2

    Specification

    10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) 1

    Operating

    10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)

    Shipping

    Shipping -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

    Storage

    -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)

    Maximum wet bulb temperature

    38.7°C (101.66°F)

    Relative Humidity (noncondensing) 3

    Operating

    5% to 95%

    Shipping

    5% to 95%

    Notes:

    1,2 All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. An altitude derating of 1°C per 304.8 m (1.8°F per 1,000 ft) to 3048 m (10,000 ft) is applicable. No direct sunlight allowed. Upper operating limit is 3,048m (10,000 ft) or 70 KPa/10.1 psia. Upper non-operating limit is 9,144 m (30,000 ft) or 30.3 KPa/4.4 psia.

    3 Storage maximum humidity of 95% is based on a maximum temperature of 45°C (113°F). Altitude maximum for storage corresponds to a pressure minimum of 70 KPa.

    Power Specification

    12V @ 10A (124 W max)

    Safety and Compliance

    Safety Certifications

    UL/CUL Recognition to UL/CSA 60950-1

    TUV to EN 60950-1

    CB report and certificate to IEC 60950-1 with all country deviations

    CE Marking

    Electromagnetic Information

    Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications FCC Part 15 Class A

    FCC Part 15 Class A

    EN 55022 Class A (CISPR22 Class A)

    VCCI Class A

    CE Marking

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    SKUs were added in Related Options Sections: 799330-B21, 487652-B21, 487655-B21, 537963-B21, 720193-B21, 455883-B21, 455886-B21, 813874-B21.

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