HPE 1-Port OC-12 WAN Optical Interface Module JC173A

BRAND NEW. FACTORY SEALED. RETAIL BOXED. FULL HPE WARRANTY INCLUDED. AVAILABLE FROM CHICAGO COMPUTER SUPPLY.

Overview

Enterprise and carrier networks often require high-speed optical WAN connectivity for reliable long-distance communication. OC-12 technology provides efficient data transmission over SONET/SDH networks, supporting backbone and aggregation links.

The HPE 1-Port OC-12 WAN Optical Module JC173A delivers high-speed optical connectivity for compatible HPE networking platforms. Designed for enterprise and telecom environments, this module enables efficient transmission of data across optical WAN infrastructures.

Key Features

• 1 × OC-12 WAN optical port
• Supports SONET/SDH networking
• Data transfer rate up to 622.08 Mbps
• Designed for HPE networking platforms
• Supports fiber optic media
• Ideal for backbone and aggregation networks
• Reliable performance for WAN environments
• Compact expansion module design

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Model: OC-12 WAN Module
Part Number: JC173A
Product Type: WAN Interface Module

Device Type

Optical WAN Interface Module

Ports

1 × OC-12 network port

Network Technology

OC-12 (SONET/SDH)

Data Transfer Rate

622.08 Mbps

Media Support

Optical fiber

Connectivity

Wired

Application

• Wide Area Networking
• Data networking

Compatibility

HPE A6600 Top-of-Rack Switches

Interfaces

1 × OC-12 optical WAN interface

Use Cases

The HPE JC173A module is designed for enterprise and service provider environments. It enables high-speed optical WAN connectivity for backbone links, aggregation networks, and long-distance communication. Organizations deploy this module for scalable and reliable network infrastructure.

Why Choose HPE JC173A

• Provides reliable OC-12 optical WAN connectivity
• Supports SONET/SDH network standards
• Enables long-distance data transmission
• Designed for compatibility with HPE networking platforms
• Ideal for backbone and aggregation deployments
• Compact and easy to install
• Reliable performance for enterprise workloads
• Brand new hardware backed by a full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the HPE JC173A module used for?
It is a WAN interface module used to provide OC-12 optical connectivity.

What is the data transfer rate?
It supports up to 622.08 Mbps.

What type of network does it support?
It supports SONET/SDH optical networks.

Is this suitable for long-distance communication?
Yes. Optical fiber supports long-distance networking.

Is this compatible with HPE switches?
Yes. It is designed for HPE A6600 series switches.

Does the warranty cover the module?
Yes. The product is brand new and includes the full HPE warranty.