$250.53In Stock — Usually Ships in 1–3 Business Days
About the AF597A
Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the HP AF597A (AF597A - HP 15m Cat6 STP Data Cable) is a Network Ethernet Cables component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include range of 15 m. Appropriate for enterprise core-aggregation tier, hyperscale leaf-spine fabric expansion, EVE-NG / GNS3 lab environments at scale, and matched-pair high-availability switching deployments. Pro Disk Network sources the AF597A through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from the US with dispatch in 1–3 business days. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The AF597A is a HP network ethernet cables component with range 15 m. Pro Disk Network sells the AF597A for $250.53 with US shipping in 1–3 business days and a 30-day return guarantee.
Quick Answer: Is the AF597A compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every AF597A against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the AF597A ship?
AF597A orders ship in 1–3 business days from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The AF597A is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
Branch / Edge — Smaller form-factor switches and routers for branch sites. SD-WAN-compatible or static-VPN-attached as the architecture dictates.
What is the AF597A?
The AF597A is a HP enterprise networking device with range 15 m, manufactured by HP. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with dispatch in 1–3 business days, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of AF597A
Pros
US shipping in 1–3 business days cuts deployment downtime
Cons
Not for hyperscale ZR coherent — different SKU family
Some vendors deprecate firmware on EOL part numbers
Mismatched optic+switch firmware can require manual override
Frequently Asked Questions about AF597A
Is the AF597A a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every AF597A as factory-original HP inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned HP servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the AF597A compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every AF597A against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the AF597A ship?
AF597A orders ship in 1–3 business days from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the AF597A?
New AF597A units carry the full HP manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the AF597A?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Network Ethernet Cables
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
For Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS switches, the AF597A works out-of-box if coded for Cisco; for Aruba ArubaOS-CX, code for HPE/Aruba; for Juniper Junos, code for Juniper. Pro Disk Network confirms the target vendor coding at order time and applies it before shipping. Misordered coding can be flashed in the field but the lead time is longer than ordering correctly the first time.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
Document optic types and bandwidth in your network drawings: SR-SR for intra-rack, LR-LR for inter-rack and DCI, ZR4 for long-haul coherent. Mismatched optic-distance ratings is the most common cause of intermittent link errors that look like cable problems but aren't.