This part was talked about a while back being a unicorn. It's available on eBay for $70 and I purchased a couple to try out. Just search for the HPE part number. I'll let the deal makers get better prices. The listing says used, but mine were brand new in sealed antistatic bag with large orange HPE part sticker. Sticker serial number matches the transceiver's. Part "Made in USA(includes Foreign Content)."
It works on an SX6012 running 3.6.8012. I haven't tried on the older version nor my other 40G-capable switches. I tested by loopback on both ports and connected to an Intel X540 card. The port needs to be configured as 2x10G. Doesn't link in 4x10G. Once configured at 4x10G reverting back to 2x10G didn't allow a link. A reload fixed it.
The transceiver runs quite hot with no traffic, maybe 120F (49C). Hotter than single SFP+ 10Gbase-T transceiver. But the fan on the SX6012 is configure to 35%.
It works on an SX6012 running 3.6.8012. I haven't tried on the older version nor my other 40G-capable switches. I tested by loopback on both ports and connected to an Intel X540 card. The port needs to be configured as 2x10G. Doesn't link in 4x10G. Once configured at 4x10G reverting back to 2x10G didn't allow a link. A reload fixed it.
The transceiver runs quite hot with no traffic, maybe 120F (49C). Hotter than single SFP+ 10Gbase-T transceiver. But the fan on the SX6012 is configure to 35%.
Code:
sx6012b [standalone: master] # conf t
sx6012b [standalone: master] (config) # interface ethernet 1/4
sx6012b [standalone: master] (config interface ethernet 1/4) # shutdown
sx6012b [standalone: master] (config interface ethernet 1/4) # module-type qsfp-split-2
the following interfaces will be unmapped: 1/4
Type 'yes' to confirm split: yes
sx6012b [standalone: master] (config) # show interfaces status
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Port Operational state Admin Speed Description
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mgmt0 Down Enabled 10Mb/s (auto) -
ib0 Down Enabled 10 Gb/sec (4X) -
Eth1/1 Down Enabled 40 Gbps -
Eth1/2 Down Enabled 56 Gbps -
Eth1/3 Down Enabled 40 Gbps -
Eth1/4/1 Down Enabled 10 Gbps -
Eth1/4/2 Down Enabled 10 Gbps -
Eth1/5 Down Enabled 40 Gbps -
Eth1/6 Down Enabled 40 Gbps -
sx6012b [standalone: master] (config) # exit
sx6012b [standalone: master] # show interfaces ethernet 1/4/1 capabilities
Eth1/4/1
Speed : 1G,10G
FlowControl : Send, Receive
sx6012b [standalone: master] # show interfaces ethernet 1/4/1 transceiver
Port 1/4/1 state
identifier : QSFP+
cable/module type : Passive copper, unequalized
ethernet speed and type: Not supported
vendor : Methode Elec.
cable length : -
part number : SP9052-HPE
revision : -
serial number : xxxxxxxxxx
sx6012b [standalone: master] # show interfaces ethernet 1/4/2 status
Port Operational state Speed Negotiation
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Eth1/4/2 Up 10 Gbps No-Negotiation
sx6012b [standalone: master] # show interfaces status
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Port Operational state Admin Speed Description
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mgmt0 Down Enabled 10Mb/s (auto) -
ib0 Down Enabled 10 Gb/sec (4X) -
Eth1/1 Down Enabled 40 Gbps -
Eth1/2 Down Enabled 56 Gbps -
Eth1/3 Down Enabled 40 Gbps -
Eth1/4/1 Up Enabled 10 Gbps -
Eth1/4/2 Up Enabled 10 Gbps -
Eth1/5 Down Enabled 40 Gbps -
Eth1/6 Down Enabled 40 Gbps -
sx6012b [standalone: master] #