HPE 720999-002 MSA 16Gb Sfp+ Transceiver

The HPE 720999-002 is a 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ optical transceiver used in HPE MSA storage arrays, including the MSA 2040, MSA 2050 and MSA 2060 families. It provides the host-side FC connectivity that links MSA controllers to SAN switches and server HBAs, and it is one of the most commonly replaced spare parts in MSA environments. Euroland IT Store, a trusted UK supplier of enterprise storage spares, holds the 720999-002 in both new and refurbished condition for fast dispatch.

In an MSA SAN, each controller host port requires a correctly matched transceiver, and HPE arrays expect qualified optics. Fitting the exact spare part number ensures the port initialises correctly at 16Gb and negotiates cleanly with fabric switches such as the SN3000B. That makes the 720999-002 the right choice when a controller port optic fails, when you are adding host ports to an existing array, or when you are building a spares kit to protect production storage.

The module uses the standard SFP+ form factor with LC fibre connectivity and is hot-pluggable, so a failed optic can be swapped without taking the array offline, an important consideration for storage administrators managing uptime commitments. Typical use cases include connecting MSA controllers to redundant FC fabrics, refreshing older 8Gb connectivity to 16Gb, and replacing optics during controller swaps.

Because this is a spare part number, availability through mainstream distribution can be limited. Euroland IT Store solves that with tested stock, competitive pricing well below original list, and expert help matching this and other HPE parts to your array generation. If you need multiple 720999-002 transceivers for dual-controller, dual-fabric configurations, ask us for volume pricing. We regularly supply resellers, MSPs and IT departments across the UK and internationally.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE spare part number 720999-002 for MSA storage arrays
• 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ optical transceiver for controller host ports
• Supports high-throughput, low-latency SAN connectivity to switches and HBAs
• Standard SFP+ form factor with LC fibre connections
• Hot-pluggable design allows replacement without array downtime
• Exact-match spare for MSA 2040, 2050 and 2060 environments
• Suited to dual-controller, dual-fabric redundant SAN designs
• Ideal for spares kits protecting production storage uptime
• Available new and refurbished, tested before dispatch
• Stocked in the UK by Euroland IT Store with volume pricing available

Compatibility

• Used across HPE MSA 2040, MSA 2050 and MSA 2060 array families
• Fits the FC host ports on compatible MSA controllers
• Spare-part equivalent of the C8R24B option kit optic and commonly associated with spare 876143-001
• Compatibility ultimately depends on your controller model and firmware
• If you are unsure, send us your array or controller part number and we will confirm the correct optic before you order

Benefits

The 720999-002 keeps MSA host ports running at full 16Gb Fibre Channel speed, which directly protects the latency-sensitive workloads that MSA arrays typically serve, from databases and virtualisation clusters to backup targets. Using the exact HPE spare avoids the port errors and unsupported-optic issues that generic transceivers can introduce on storage controllers, where stability matters far more than a small saving on a non-qualified part. Buyers often cross-reference this optic with the HPE 876143-001 MSA 16Gb SFP+ Transceiver and the option-kit HPE C8R24B MSA 16Gb FC SFP+ Transceiver, both of which serve the same array families.

Buying from Euroland IT Store also delivers a genuine cost advantage. Refurbished 720999-002 units are tested before shipping and cost a fraction of original list price, which makes fully populating both controllers, or holding cold spares on site, an affordable exercise. New units are available where policy requires factory-fresh parts.

For storage teams, the practical benefit is simple: a failed optic becomes a five-minute hot-swap instead of an outage. On the fabric side, the HPE QW938A SN3000B 16Gb SAN Switch is a common companion, while our host bus adapters category covers the server end of the same Fibre Channel links. With UK stock, fast quotes and knowledgeable support, we make it easy to keep MSA SANs fully connected and fully redundant.

Related Products

• HPE C8R25B MSA 2040 10Gb iSCSI Transceiver
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• HPE P12948-001 MSA 2060 16Gb FC Controller
• HPE Q0L14A SN1200E 16Gb FC HBA