229204-001 is an HP 2Gbps short-wave Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) Fibre Channel transceiver designed for HP storage and Fibre Channel infrastructure. It provides 2Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity over multimode fiber, uses LC connectors, and supports a transmission distance of up to 300 meters (984 feet). HP documentation identifies it as a 2GB SFP transceiver used with StorageWorks EVA and other Fibre Channel equipment.
- Part Number: 229204-001
- Manufacturer: HP / Hewlett-Packard
- Product: 2Gb Short-Wave SFP Fibre Channel Transceiver
- Data Rate: 2Gbps
- Transceiver Type: SFP / Small Form-factor Pluggable
- Wavelength: Short-wave, typically 850nm
- Connector: LC duplex
- Fiber Type: Multimode fiber
- Maximum Distance: Up to 300m / 984ft
- Hot-Plug: Yes
- Application: Fibre Channel SAN connectivity, storage arrays, switches, and server Fibre Channel adapters
- Compatible Systems: HP StorageWorks EVA4000/6000/8000, MSA storage platforms, ProLiant Fibre Channel configurations, and compatible HP Fibre Channel equipment.
- Related Assembly: 212192-002 — 2GB SFP transceiver assembly used in EVA systems.
- Related Option: 221470-B21 — HP 2Gb short-wave SFP transceiver option.
- Compatibility Note: This is a 2Gb Fibre Channel short-wave optical transceiver, not a standard Gigabit Ethernet SFP. HP documentation specifically lists it as a 2GB SFP transceiver for Fibre Channel equipment.
