HPE 17-05157-04 2M Copper Cable

Some Enterprise Virtual Array installations use a specialised interface cable rather than a separate transceiver-and-cable arrangement. HPE 17-05157-04 is one of those components: a 2 metre copper Fibre Channel interface cable documented by HPE for Enterprise Virtual Array hardware. Its two SFP transceivers are integrated into the cable assembly and use LC connectors, giving the part a very specific role in an EVA storage environment. For a business maintaining an established array, that distinction matters. This is not simply a generic patch lead selected by length; it is an HPE spare identified by 17-05157-04 and built around the connectivity used by the supported storage platform.

What Makes 17-05157-04 Different from a Standard Fibre Channel Lead?

The useful detail is in the construction. HPE describes 17-05157-04 as a copper Fibre Channel interface cable with two integrated SFP transceivers and LC connectors. The transceiver elements therefore form part of the cable assembly. This differs from installations where individual SFP modules and a separate fibre-optic cable are selected as independent components.

For maintenance teams, the integrated design can make the original HPE part number especially useful. If an EVA installation was built with 17-05157-04, sourcing the same assembly preserves the cable type, length and interface arrangement already used in that environment. The 2 metre reach is suited to short equipment-to-equipment connections where the relevant EVA hardware is installed nearby.

Technical Details at a Glance

Keeping an Enterprise Virtual Array Connection Consistent

Enterprise storage often remains in service well beyond its initial deployment because the array continues to meet a defined workload, capacity or application requirement. In those environments, a failed or missing interface component does not automatically justify replacing the complete storage platform. A matching cable can be the more focused maintenance requirement.

HPE documentation for the 4000 Enterprise Virtual Array lists 17-05157-04 alongside other EVA cable options. That documented association gives the part a clear context: it belongs with the connectivity components used around the EVA platform. For replacement work, the label on the existing cable and the storage model provide practical references for identifying the required spare.

New or Refurbished: Two Ways to Support Existing EVA Hardware

A New 17-05157-04 cable can suit organisations that prefer unused HPE components for replacement stock, planned maintenance or an EVA installation being rebuilt from known parts. Refurbished stock can be equally relevant to long-serving storage environments, where original enterprise spares are often sourced to keep a proven platform operating. The value of either option is straightforward: access to the correct HPE assembly without changing the surrounding storage architecture simply because a cable is needed.

Other Cabling Found Across HPE Storage Environments

EVA systems represent only one generation of HPE storage connectivity. Other installations may use the HPE 407339-B21 2m External Mini-SAS Cable for external SAS links, while the HPE 406596-001 internal SAS cable serves the StorageWorks 1U tape enclosure. Older tape equipment can require the HPE 416706-001 10m SCSI cable, which uses a completely different interface standard.

Server-side cabling also varies considerably. The HPE 448180-001 450mm SATA data cable is intended for internal drive connectivity, whereas the HPE 487655-B21 3m 10GbE SFP+ direct-attach copper cable is a network interconnect for 10 Gigabit Ethernet. These are useful neighbouring spares to browse when supporting mixed HPE estates, but each has a distinct electrical and physical role.

Source HPE 17-05157-04 for an Existing EVA Environment

If your storage installation uses the 17-05157-04 cable assembly, Euroland IT Store can help you source the matching HPE part in the condition available for your requirement. The combination of a 2 metre length, integrated SFP transceivers and its documented Enterprise Virtual Array application makes the exact part number the clearest way to identify this component. Enquire with the Euroland IT Store team for availability or assistance with related HPE storage spares.

HPE 17-05157-04 FAQs

What is HPE 17-05157-04?

HPE 17-05157-04 is a 2 metre copper Fibre Channel interface cable documented for HPE Enterprise Virtual Array hardware.

How long is HPE 17-05157-04?

The cable is 2 metres, or approximately 6.6 feet, long.

Does HPE 17-05157-04 include transceivers?

Yes. HPE documentation describes the cable as having two integrated SFP transceivers with LC connectors.

Which HPE storage family is associated with 17-05157-04?

HPE lists the cable in documentation for the Enterprise Virtual Array, including the HPE 4000 Enterprise Virtual Array product information.

Is 17-05157-04 the same as a standard fibre-optic LC cable?

No. HPE identifies 17-05157-04 specifically as a copper Fibre Channel interface cable with integrated SFP transceivers and LC connectors.

Can 17-05157-04 be sourced for an existing EVA installation?

Yes. Its exact HPE part number, 17-05157-04, provides a useful reference when replacing the same cable in an established compatible EVA environment.