HPE JF833A Compatible 100M SFP Transceiver Module
The JF833A compatible module serves equipment requiring a 100M SFP interface with 1310nm optics and a 2km rating. Connection is through Duplex LC. Product data, application guidance and factory verification are presented together to support field technicians install, maintain and identify the exact compatible module.
OEM Part Number: JF833AHT Part Number: JF833A
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to HPE JF833A
- 100M connectivity at 100Mbps
- Optical wavelength: 1310nm
- Specified reach: 2km
- Duplex LC / MMF interface
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
- Factory compatibility verification and optical performance testing before shipment
Specifications
| HPE Compatible | JF833A |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| HT Part Number | JF833A |
| Form Factor | SFP |
| Max Data Rate | 100Mbps |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Max Cable Distance | 2km |
| Connector | Duplex LC |
| Optical Components | FP 1310nm |
| Media | MMF |
| DOM Support | Yes |
| TX Power | -15~8dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | < -32dBm |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Protocols | IEEE802.3U, GR-468, MSA Compliant |
Field Installation and Maintenance
Inspect the connector and patch lead before installation, then support the fiber without pulling on the module housing. Release the latch properly during maintenance and keep dust protection on unused interfaces. If a module is removed for later use, retain its part-number label and record its original port. For this model, the principal parameters are data rate 100Mbps, wavelength 1310nm, rated reach 2km.
Applications and Optical Link Design
Typical deployments include switch-to-switch, switch-to-server and aggregation links inside a data hall or between adjacent equipment rooms. The Duplex LC interface connects to the specified multimode cabling, and the stated reach depends on fiber grade and link loss. Keep this interface on the matching multimode optical standard rather than connecting it directly to a single-mode wavelength or reach variant.
Before deployment, check the host port type, supported data rate and firmware requirements. The 100M interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a SFP housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
For this multimode module, confirm fiber grade, modal bandwidth and total loss before commissioning. The 2km figure applies only under suitable cabling conditions. Inspect every Duplex LC mating point and match the remote optical standard.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -15~8dBm; receiver sensitivity is < -32dBm. A sound acceptance record includes link state, diagnostic temperature, supply voltage and transmit or receive levels where the host exposes them. Compare the readings with the stated ranges rather than treating any received light as proof of adequate margin. Persistent alarms or borderline values should trigger an end-face and complete-channel inspection. Before every insertion, keep dust caps in place until the patch lead is ready, avoid touching the optical end face and use an appropriate inspection and cleaning procedure. Do not look into an active optical interface.
Quality Assurance and Packaging
Quality control covers the optical or electrical interface, host identification and operating link. The verified unit is then individually protected and cartoned. Customer references, rack groups and project packing lists can be added for volume orders.
HPE Compatibility and Factory Testing
Factory verification starts with the expected JF833A identity and finishes with an operating host link. EEPROM data, diagnostic visibility and the stated optical parameters are assessed together. Equipment model, hardware revision and software release can be reviewed before dispatch where platform behavior is uncertain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original HPE transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies JF833A, not an original HPE-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Duplex LC with MMF. The specified maximum reach is 2km, subject to fiber quality and total link loss.
Can it be mixed with another wavelength or reach version?
Only when the two ends share the same optical standard, wavelength plan and supported data rate. Check the exact part numbers and link budget rather than relying only on the module form factor.
Ordering Information
Use JF833A as the compatibility cross-reference and JF833A as the HT ordering identity. Keep other reaches or wavelength directions on separate order lines. Neutral labels, customer packaging and project-specific compatibility review are available on request.
Shipping and Lead Time
Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, with production lead times confirmed for larger quantities. International courier, air freight and sea freight are available; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are accepted.
