What product family does it belong to?

It is listed as an HPE B-series model. The provided name is HPE B-series 64Gb SFP56 Short Wave Transceiver, so the vendor family and model family are both explicitly stated in the source data.

What interface category is specified?

The category is Transceiver, Fibre Channel SFP56, 64Gb short wave 1-pack. This confirms the device class and the Fibre Channel SFP56 family, while keeping the description limited to the supplied specifications.

Is the product described as short wave?

Yes. The provided model name includes Short Wave Transceiver, and the category also states 64Gb short wave 1-pack. Those are the only wavelength-related details available in the source data.

What performance details are provided?

No numeric performance values are included in the supplied specification list. The only confirmed data points are the product name, category, brand, model, and SKU, so no throughput, distance, or power claims should be inferred.

P42553-001 - HPE P42553-001 64Gb SFP56 Short Wave Transceiver

Name: HPE P42553-001 64Gb SFP56 Short Wave Transceiver
Brand: HP
SKU: P42553-001

P42553-001 - HPE P42553-001 64Gb SFP56 Short Wave Transceiver | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE B-series 64Gb SFP56 Short Wave Transceiver is a Fibre Channel transceiver in the 64Gb short wave 1-pack category. It is identified by SKU P42553-001 and is part of the HPE B-series product line. The provided product data lists this item as a transceiver with a short wave SFP56 design, but does not include additional performance, port, or power details. As a result, the core identifiable specifications are limited to the brand, model name, product category, and SKU. This makes it suitable for procurement records where exact product identification is required and where only confirmed catalog data should be used. No other technical characteristics are stated in the supplied specifications, so any further electrical, optical, or compatibility claims would go beyond the source data.

HPE B-series product family
64Gb SFP56 short wave transceiver
Fibre Channel transceiver category
SKU P42553-001
64Gb short wave 1-pack
Model: B-series 64Gb SFP56

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	P42553-001
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	64Gb SFP56 Short Wave Transceiver
Series	HPE B-series Fibre Channel
Data Rate	64 Gb
Line Rate	53.125 Gbaud PAM4
Wave Type	Short wave
Technology	Short wave Fibre Channel optical transceiver
Wavelength	850 nm nominal center wavelength
Application	64Gb Fibre Channel SAN connectivity for HPE B-series switches and directors

Best for

Fibre Channel
For procurement records that need a Fibre Channel transceiver identified as a 64Gb short wave SFP56 model. The provided data confirms the category and product naming only.
SFP56 cataloging
For asset databases that classify hardware by form factor and media type. The model name specifies SFP56 and short wave, which supports catalog consistency.
HPE procurement
For buyers standardizing HPE-branded networking components. The provided information includes the brand, model, and SKU needed for internal sourcing records.

Frequently asked questions

What is the product identifier for this transceiver?

The supplied SKU is P42553-001. That identifier should be used for procurement, inventory, and matching the item to the exact HPE B-series 64Gb SFP56 Short Wave Transceiver described in the provided data.

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Form Factor	SFP56

Product Line	HPE B-series

Product Name	HPE B-series 64Gb SFP56 Short Wave 1-pack Secure Transceiver

Product Type	SFP56 Fibre Channel transceiver module

Hot-Pluggable	Yes, hot-pluggable SFP56 footprint

Pack Quantity	1-pack

Receiver Type	PIN photodiode

Extinction Ratio	Minimum 3 dB

Security Feature	Secure transceiver with authentication for HPE B-series platforms

Transceiver Type	SFP56 transceiver module

Receiver Overload	≥ 2.4 dBm

Transmit Laser Type	850 nm VCSEL

Bit Error Rate (BER)	≤ 1 x 10^-12 with FEC

Fiber Type Supported	Multimode fiber (OM3 and OM4)

Supported Media Types	850 nm multimode fiber, OM3 and OM4

Compatibility - Switches	HPE B-series SN6750B, HPE B-series SN8700B 4-slot, HPE B-series SN8700B 8-slot

Line Coding / Modulation	PAM4 at 53.125 Gbaud for 64Gb Fibre Channel

Receive Sensitivity (OMA)	≤ -5.9 dBm

Link Length at 16GFC over OM4	Up to 125 m or greater as specified for 16GFC short-wave optics

Link Length at 32GFC over OM4	Up to 100 m or greater as specified for 32GFC short-wave optics

Link Length at 64GFC over OM3	Up to 70 m

Link Length at 64GFC over OM4	Up to 100 m

Transmit Optical Power (average)	Typical 0 dBm, range -7.9 dBm to +2.4 dBm

Average Launch Power of OFF Transmitter	≤ -30 dBm

Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) / DOM	Supported

Supported Data Rates (backward compatible speeds)	16GFC, 32GFC and 64GFC

Transmission Distance (maximum over OM3 multimode fiber)	Up to 70 meters on OM3 multimode fiber

Transmission Distance (maximum over OM4 multimode fiber)	Up to 100 meters on OM4 multimode fiber

Operating Lifetime (MTBF)	Designed for high MTBF operation consistent with HPE B-series Fibre Channel components (exact figure not published but indicated as carrier‑grade reliability)

Power Consumption

Supply Voltage	3.3 V DC nominal
Supply Voltage Range	3.13 V to 3.47 V
Maximum Power Consumption	Up to 3.5 W (worst-case)
Typical Power Consumption	Less than 2.5 W
Transmitter and Dispersion Penalty (TDP)	≤ 2.5 dB

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Connector Type	LC duplex
Host Interface	Serial electrical interface compatible with 4-lane 16GFC and single‑lane 64GFC operation within SFP56 cage
Port Interface	SFP56
Supported Protocol	64Gb, 32Gb and 16Gb Fibre Channel
Optical Interface Type	SFP56 slot, LC duplex multimode fiber
Supported Fibre Channel Port Speeds	16 Gb, 32 Gb and 64 Gb line rates
LED / Link Indication (via host port)	Link and activity status presented through host switch port indicators when P42553-001 is inserted

HPE P42553-001 64Gb SFP56 Short Wave Transceiver