HPE ProCurve X131 10G Transceiver

The HPE J8437A is a 10-Gigabit Ethernet transceiver that gives ProCurve networks a simple way to extend high-speed links over long distances. It moves data at a full 10Gbps and uses 10GBase-LR signaling to carry that bandwidth across single mode fiber runs up to 10 kilometers. This reach makes it well suited for connecting switches that sit in different buildings, across large campuses, or in separate rows of a data center.

The module follows the X2 form factor and uses a standard SC duplex connector. Installation is straightforward: slide it into a compatible slot, attach the fiber pair, and the link comes up without additional configuration. Its optical design keeps signal quality steady, so administrators can raise backbone capacity without a major re-cable or architecture change.

Campus IT teams, enterprise network engineers, and service providers can rely on the J8437A for tasks like tying aggregation switches to the core, creating redundant paths for resilience, or backhauling traffic from high-capacity access layers. The module’s tight footprint and dependable performance help keep network growth predictable and manageable.

• Delivers 10Gbps throughput on one 10-Gigabit Ethernet port
• Uses 10GBase-LR over single mode fiber with SC connectors
• Supports spans up to 10 kilometers for long-distance switch links
• X2 plug-in module fits directly into compatible HPE ProCurve slots
• Practical choice for campus backbones, data center interconnects, and service provider networks
• Physical size: 3.5 in x 0.4 in x 1.4 in
• Designed specifically for data networking environments that need reliable high-bandwidth connectivity