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AOS-Switch and AOS-CX
Transceiver Guide
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Part Number: 5200-3362i
Published: January 2021
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Contents
Contents
Contents 3
Overview 5
Conventions 5
Note on Product Images 5
Port Numbering in Examples 5
Types of transceiver modules and network cables 5
Data Rate 7
Transmission distance 7
Central Wavelength 7
Fiber 8
Fiber Types 8
Fiber Diameter 9
Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28 ports 9
DAC Breakout Cables 10
Breakout Optical Cables 10
Optical Parameters 13
Transmit power 13
Receive sensitivity 13
Using attenuators (for short test cables) 13
Copper Transceiver Modules 13
Transmission distance 13
Connector 14
Identification of 4x4 Part Numbers 14
QSFP28 Modules 17
100G QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Modules that use MPO Connectors 17
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 17
100G QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Modules that use LC Connectors 19
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 19
100G QSFP28 DAC and Breakout DAC (copper cables) 22
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 22
100G QSFP28 AOC and Breakout AOC (active optical cables) 24
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 24
QSFP+ Modules 27
40G QSFP+ Optical Transceiver Modules that use MPO Connectors 27
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 27
40G QSFP+ optical Transceiver Modules that use LC Connectors 30
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 30
40G QSFP+ DAC and Breakout DAC (copper cables) 32
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 33
40G QSFP+ AOC and Breakout AOC (active optical cables) 35
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 36
SFP56 Modules 39
SFP56 Direct Attach over Copper (DAC) Cables 39
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 39
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SFP28 Modules 41
SFP28 Optical Transceiver Modules 41
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 41
25G SFP28 Direct Attach over Copper (DAC) cables 43
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 44
25G SFP28 AOC (Active Optical Cable) 46
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 47
SFP+ Modules 49
SFP+ Optical Transceiver Modules 49
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 49
10G SFP+ Copper Transceiver Modules 59
Models, specifications, and compatibility 59
SFP+ DAC Cables 62
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 63
SFP Modules 69
Gigabit SFP Optical Transceiver Modules 69
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 69
100-Megabit SFP Optical Transceiver Modules 77
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 77
Gigabit BIDI Optical Transceiver Modules 83
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 83
Gigabit SFP Copper Transceiver Modules 87
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility 87
Support for HPE Servers and Systems products 94
Support and other resources 97
Accessing Aruba Support 97
Accessing updates 97
Warranty information 98
Regulatory Information 98
Documentation Feedback 98
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Chapter 1
Overview
Overview
The transceivers listed in this document represent the currently available and End of Sale products at the
time of this publication. Not all transceiver products are supported in every switch available from Aruba.
Consult the QuickSpecs for the applicable switch product for a list of supported transceiver products.
QuickSpecs can be found at http://www.hpe.com/networking/resourcefinder
Conventions
This section describes the conventions used in the documentation.
Note on Product Images
Product images in this guide may differ from actual product.
Port Numbering in Examples
The port numbers in this document are for illustration only and might be unavailable on your device.
Types of transceiver modules and network cables
Table 1: Types of transceiver modules and network cables
Transceiver
module type
QSFP28 module
(transceiver)
QSFP+ module
(transceiver)
QSFP28 optical transceiver module MPO 12-strand or LC 2-
QSFP28 DAC (copper cable for interconnecting devices) 1m to
5m reaches
QSFP28 AOC (Active Optical Cable for interconnecting
devices) 7m to 30m reaches
QSFP+ optical transceiver module MPO 12-strand or LC 2-
Connector head
strand
Twinax cable permanently
attached
Optical cable permanently
attached
strand
QSFP+ DAC (copper cable for interconnecting devices) 1 - 5m
reaches
QSFP+ AOC (Active Optical Cable for interconnecting devices)
7m to 30m reaches
SFP56 module SFP56 optics (50G) and 50G AOCs Will be available in the
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Twinax cable permanently
attached
Optical cable permanently
attached
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Transceiver
module type
Connector head
future; awaiting market
viability
SFP56 DAC (copper cable for interconnecting devices) Twinax cable permanently
attached
SFP28 module SFP28 same size as SFP+ (optical) LC 2-strand
SFP+ module
(transceiver)
Small form-factor
pluggable (SFP)
module
(transceiver)
SFP28 DAC (copper cable for interconnecting devices) 0.65m
to 5m reaches
SFP28 AOC (Active Optical Cable for interconnecting devices)
3m to 15m reaches
Twinax cable permanently
attached
Optical cable permanently
attached
SFP+ optical transceiver module LC 2-strand or 1-strand
(for BiDi)
SFP+ DAC (copper cable for interconnecting devices) Twinax cable permanently
attached
10GBASE-T copper transceiver module RJ-45
(Requires Cat6a for
maximum supported
distances. Shielded 6a
cable recommended to
eliminate EMI issues.)
100-Megabit SFP optical transceiver module LC 2-strand
Gigabit SFP optical transceiver module
1G SFP copper transceiver module RJ-45
(1G requires Cat5e for
maximum supported
distances.)
n
The available transceiver modules and network cables vary by device models and are
subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of transceiver modules and network
cables, contact your Aruba sales representative or technical support engineer.
n
For information about the transceiver modules and network cables available for each device
model, see the Datasheets or QuickSpecs for the applicable switch product. Refer to the
tables within this guide for the specific switch model.
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Data Rate
Data rate is the number of bits transmitted per second. The unit of measure for data rate is Megabits per
second (Mbps) or Gigabits per second (Gbps). Transceiver modules, optical, Direct Attach over Copper (DAC),
and Active Optical Cables (AOC) products provide the following levels of data rates:
n 100 Gbps (optical, DAC, and AOC)
n 50 Gbps (DAC only at this time)
n 40 Gbps (optical, DAC, and AOC)
n 25 Gbps (optical, DAC, and AOC)
n 10 Gbps (optical, DAC, and RJ45 10GBASE-T)
n 1000 Mbps (also known as Gigabit) (optical and RJ45 1GbT)
n 100 Mbps (also known as Fast Ethernet) (optical only)
Transmission distance
Through UTP or STP cables, signals can be transmitted over a distance of 100 m (328.08 ft.) only. This
behavior occurs because signals attenuate during transmission through the UTP cables.
Attenuation refers to the dissipation of the power of a transmitted signal as it travels over a cable.
Attenuation occurs because signal transmission suffers certain resistance from the cable, which weakens the
signals as they travel over the cable. When signals are transmitted over a long distance, signal strength
decreases significantly, causing the signal-to-noise ratio to drop below the accepted level. This decrease
makes it impossible to distinguish between signals and noise, which results in data loss.
Patch panel and punch down blocks also affect attenuation; that is, they can be a source of issues resulting
in shorter distances or data loss.
10GBASE-T connections require Category 6a as a minimum for proper 10G speeds up to the 100m distance
dictated by the IEEE 802.3ae standard for a fixed 10GBASE-T port. The JL563A transceiver has a limit of
30m max distance due to limited power available to the transceiver (vs a fixed 10GBASE-T port). Anything
less (Cat 6, 5e, 5) will compromise the distance that 10G over copper can achieve.
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cat 6a cable is recommended when using the 10GBase-T transceiver (JL563A).
Use of STP prevents EMI events from affecting data traffic carried on the wire - known as Crosstalk or Alien
Crosstalk. Large EMI events from electronically noisy environments may be coupled onto unshielded cabling
and cause temporary packet errors. Fixed 10G ports have designs to counteract these types of bit error
conditions, that the 10GBASE-T transceiver cannot counteract consistently. Using STP Cat6a cables mitigate
the errors significantly. All packet loss errors observed in extensive testing are considered recoverable by the
host system with the JL563A transceiver.
Central Wavelength
Central wavelength (wl) represents the wave band used for optical signal transmission. The following central
wavelengths are available for common optical transceiver modules representing three wavebands:
n 850 nm waveband: Used for short-reach transmission.
n 1310 nm and 1550 nm waveband: Used for middle-reach and long-haul transmission.
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Fiber
Fiber Types
Fibers are classified as multimode fibers and single-mode fibers.
Multimode fibers
Multimode fibers (MMFs) have thicker fiber cores and can transport light in multiple modes. However, the
intermodal dispersion is greater and worsens as the transmission distance increases.
Multimode fibers can be classified into multiple grades according to their diameters and modal bandwidth.
The modal bandwidth of a multimode fiber is determined by the expression of the maximum modulation
frequency pulse that can pass a fiber × the fiber length. The modal bandwidth is a comprehensive index
reflecting the optical characteristics of a multimode fiber.
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) defines multimode fiber types in its G series standards. The
commonly used multimode fiber is defined in the ITU G.651 standard. The G.651-compliant fiber transmits
light at the wavelength range800 nm to 900 nm or 1200 nm to 1350 nm.
Table 2: Multimode fiber grades
Fiber mode Fiber grade Fiber diameter (μm) Modal bandwidth at 850 nm (MHz*km)
Multimode fiber OM1 62.5/125 200
OM2 50/125 500
OM3 50/125 2000
OM4 50/125 4700
Other factors that influence the transmission distance of multimode fibers include interface type, central
wavelength, and fiber grade. The modal bandwidth values shown above are for the fiber grades listed. There
aremultimode fibers that have different modal bandwidth characteristics and do not necessarily match the
OM1 - OM4 grades. See the individual transceiver specifications for distances supported when using MMF
OM1-OM4. OM5 is a grade of multimode fiber that is primarily designed for short wave division
multiplexing (SWDM) used by 40G speeds and higher. Thereusually is no distance advantage for 10G thru
40G speeds that use single wavelengths over a fiber.
Single-mode fibers
Single-mode fibers (SMFs) have a small core size, typically 9 μm or 10 μm, and can transmit light in only one
mode. Single-mode fibers suffer little intermodal dispersion and are suitable for long-haul communication.
Single-mode fibers transmit light at the central wavelength of 1310 nm or 1550 nm.
Telecommunication Industries Alliance (TIA)/Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) defines that single-mode
fibers use yellow outer jackets with the mark "SM".
ITU defines single-mode fiber types in its G series standards. The most commonly used single-mode fibers
aredefined in ITU G.652 and G.655 standards. The following table describes features of the G.652 and
G.655-compliant fibers.
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Table 3: Features of G.652- and G.655-compliant fibers
Single-mode fiber
type
Wavelength (nm) Features Applications
G.652-compliant fiber
(standard single-mode
fiber)
G.655-compliant fiber
(non-zero dispersion
shifted fiber)
1260 to 1360
1530 to 1565
1530 to 1565 Near-zero dispersion
Zero dispersion at 1310nmConnecting transceiver mod-
around 1550 nm
ules with a central
wavelength of 1310 nm or
1550 nm.
For 1550 nm wavelengthdivision multiplexing (WDM)
transmissions.
Fiber Diameter
Fiber diameter is expressed as core diameter/cladding diameter, in μm. For example, 9/125 μm means that
the fiber core diameter is 9 μm and the fiber cladding diameter is 125 μm.
For the HPE devices, the following fiber diameters are recommended:
n G.651 standard multimode fiber: 50/125 μm or 62.5/125 μm
n G.652 standard single-mode fiber: 9/125 μm
n G.655 non zero dispersion shifted single-mode fiber: 9/125 μm
Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28 ports
Quad-SFP (QSFP+ and QSFP28) ports allow for four channels of lower-bandwidth communication.
AOS-CX release 10.05 introduced this feature for select switches and modules. Split port is not available for
ArubaOS-Switch products.
n A QSFP+ 40G port can be split into four(4) 10G speed ports
n A QSFP28 100G port can be split into four(4) 25G speed ports
Most QSFP28 ports can be used with either 40G or 100G optics, DAC or AOC cables. Not all QSFP28 port
can be split into channels of 10G or 25G: what's required are MACs and PHYs that can support both 10G
and 25G speeds. Some designs will allow only splitting into the four (4) channels at 10G because they lack a
25G MAC (for example, the Aruba 8400 Switch Series JL366A 6port 40G/100G module). Some
switches/modules also limit only certain ports to be split because of design combinations of PHY/Ports or
limitations of the maximum number of MACs in a switching ASIC.
An exampleCLI configuration for port 1/1/52:
switch(config-if)# interface 1/1/52
switch(config-if)# split
This command will disable the specified port, clear its configuration,
and split it into multiple interfaces. The split interfaces will not
be available until the next system or line module reboot.
Continue (y/n)? y
switch(config-if)# show interface brief
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Port Native Mode Type Enabled Status Reason Speed Description
VLAN (Mb/s)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1/1/52:1 -- routed QSFP+DA3x4 yes up 10000 Aruba-AP
1/1/52:2 -- routed QSFP+DA3x4 yes up 10000 --
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1/1/52:3 -- routed QSFP+DA3x4 yes down Waiting for link -- -1/1/52:4 -- routed QSFP+DA3x4 yes down Waiting for link -- --
AOS-CX release 10.05 and 10.06 requires the config to be saved and the switch or module to be rebooted to
take on the new configuration for the port.
DAC Breakout Cables
Figure 1 DAC Breakout cables
DAC Breakout cables typically have a QSFP-type connector on one end and four (4) SFP-type connectors at
the other end.
DAC cables are passive devices and used for short (<5m lengths) distances. 40G breakout and 100G
breakout DACs look the same, but they are different parts (different Part Type information encoded on
both ends).
40G splits to 4x 10G identify as a 4 channel 10G cable on the QSFP+ side, and the SFP+ ends identify as a
10G DAC part.
100G splits to 4x 25G in a similar manner. Usually the QSFP28 port is configured as an either/or 100G or
40G so the individual 4 channels are limited to the same speed on the SFP ends (either 25G or 10G). The
cable speed is not configurable and cannot be mixed. QSFP28 cables are always 100G and QSFP+ cables are
always 40G. A QSFP28 cable, at the time of this publication, cannot be used as a 40G connection nor split
into 4 x 10G links.
Breakout Optical Cables
Figure 2 Breakout Optical Cables
Parallel optical technologies such as 40G SR4/eSR4 and 100G SR4 optical transceivers can also split into four
separate optical streams to connect to 10G SR or 25G SR/eSR optics on the opposite end of the link using
fiber breakout cables.
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LR4/ER4 technologies use a Singlemode Fiber (SMF) in each direction, and multiplex (combine) 4 different
wavelengths over a single fiber in each direction (hence LR4/ER4 use a 2-fiber LC connector). The
wavelengths are de-muxed on the receive side. Unlike SR4 technologies, where each channel can be split
into separate channels, LR4/ER4 technologies cannot be split into separate 10G or 25G LR technologies.
Aruba does not offer PLR4 technology.
The fiber breakout cable used is an MPO to 4x LC type of cable with Multimode Fiber (MMF) pairs in a
specific configuration (see above MPO Fiber channel assignment).
The LC ends can be connected to your fiber patch panel to reach the end of the link to a 10G or 25G SR/eSR
transceiver (depending on which speed is being split). Ensure you obtain a female (no pins) MPO 12-fiber
connector mapped to only 4 LC connectors of Multimode Fiber of OM3 or better. Fiber breakout cables that
have 6 LC connectors are usually mapped for a different type of application and cannot be used with 40G or
100G transceivers.
The distance this optically split link can support is determined by the 40G or 100G transceiver, not the 10G
or 25G transceiver on the other end of the link. For example, a 100G SR4 can reach 70m over OM3 or 100m
over OM4 -- this is the same distance as a 25G SR on the other end of the links. Using a 25G eSR4 (JL485A)
transceiver with a longer reach of 200m over OM3 or 400m over OM4 will not accomplish the longer reach,
but it is indeed optically compatible and can link to the 100G SR4 limits of 70m/100m.
The following optical breakout cables can be used with 40G SR4/eSR4 to split into 4x10G SR, or with 100G
SR4 to split into 4x25G SR compatible streams.
These cables are ordered from the HPE Compute and Server or Storage business units and may not be
available to Aruba-only resellers.
Fiber breakout cables (from HPE Server products)
n (Server SKU) R1N86A, HPE 12 Fiber MPO to 4xLC MM 3m Cbl
n (Storage SKU) K2Q46A, HPE MPO to 4 x LC 5m Cable
n (Storage SKU) K2Q47A, HPE MPO to 4 x LC 15m Cable
It is important that the LC connectors map to the 4 channels in this manner:
MPO connector Fiber
numbers
1 and 12 LC #1 1/1/52:1
2 and 11 LC #2 1/1/52:2
3 and 10 LC #3 1/1/52:3
4 and 9 LC #4 1/1/52:4
5 thru 8 are unused
LC connector
Logical interface (using
port 52 as an example)
As of the AOS-CX 10.05 release, the following switches and modules are capable of splitting a QSFP+ or
QSFP28 port with the noted restrictions. Configure the ports for split mode. 10.05 and 10.06 require the
configuration to be saved and the switch to be rebooted to enable the split operation on the ports.
Part Number (PN) Description Port info
Aruba 8320 Series
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Part Number (PN) Description Port info
JL479A
JL579A
JL581A
Aruba 8325 48Y8C models
JL635A (base system)
JL624A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
JL625A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8325 32C models
JL636A (base system)
JL626A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
JL627A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8360 32Y4C models
JL717A (base system)
JL700A Port-to-Power model
JL701A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8360 16Y2C models
JL718A (base system)
JL702A Port-to-Power model
JL703A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8360 48XT4C models
JL720A (base system)
JL706A Port-to-Power model
JL707A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8360-12C models
JL721A (base system)
JL708A Port-to-Power model
JL709A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8360 24XF2C models
JL722A (base system)
JL710A Port-to-Power model
JL711A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8320 48 10/6 40 X472 5 2 Bdl
Aruba 8320 32 40G X472 5 2 Bdl
Aruba 8320 48 T/6 40 X472 5 2 Bdl
Displayed by show system
Aruba 8325-48Y8C FB 6 F 2 PS Bdl
Aruba 8325-48Y8C BF 6 F 2 PSBdl
Displayed by show system
Aruba 8325-32C FB 6 F 2 PS Bdl
Aruba 8325-32C BF 6 F 2 PS Bdl
Displayed by show system
Aruba 8360-32Y4C Prt2Pwr3F2PS Bdl
Aruba 8360-32Y4C Pwr2Prt3F2PS Bdl
Displayed by show system
Aruba 8360-16Y2C Prt2Pwr3F2PS Bdl
Aruba 8360-16Y2C Pwr2Prt3F2PS Bdl
Displayed by show system
Aruba 8360-48XT4C Prt2Pwr3F2PS Bdl
Aruba 8360-48XT4C Pwr2Prt3F2PS Bdl
Displayed by show system
Aruba 8360-12C Pwr2Prt3F2PS Bdl
Aruba 8360-12C Prt2Pwr3F2PS Bdl
Displayed by show system
Aruba 8360-24XF2C Prt2Pwr3F2PS Bdl
Aruba 8360-24XF2C Pwr2Pwr3F2PS
Bdl
49-54 (40G)
5-28 (40G - center 24 ports)
49-54 (40G)
49-56 (40G or 100G)
49-56 (40G or 100G)
1-32 (40G or 100G)
1-32 (40G or 100G)
33-36 (40G or 100G)
33-36 (40G or 100G)
17-18 (40G or 100G)
17-18 (40G or 100G)
NO SUPPORT for Split ports
1-12 (40G or 100G)
1-12 (40G or 100G)
25-26 (40G or 100G)
25-26 (40G or 100G)
Aruba 8400X modules
JL365A
JL366A
Aruba 8400X 8p 40G QSFP+ Adv Mod
Aruba 8400X 6p 40G/100G QSFP28
Adv Mod
1-8 (40G)
1-6 Only capable of 40G split
into 4 x 10G
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Part Number (PN) Description Port info
JL366A modules do not have
25G MACs to support split
100G
Aruba 6400 modules with QSFP28 ports do not have Split Mode enabled in AOS-CX as of the 10.05 and 10.06
releases. AOS-Switch products do not allow splitting of QSFP+ ports.
Optical Parameters
This guide provides average transmit and receive power ranges for transceiver modules.
Transmit power
Transmit power is the power at which the transmitter of an optical transceiver module transmits optical
signals, in dBm.
Receive sensitivity
Receive power is the power at which the receiver of an optical transceiver module receives optical signals, in
dBm.
Using attenuators (for short test cables)
Transceivers are designed to transmit light pulses at power levels that account for loss in the fiber optic
cabling, and meets the receiver input thresholds of the link partner optical transceiver.
If you are using a fiber cable with less light loss than expected (for example, in a test environment and you
do not have a 40km spool of SMF available), use attenuators to reduce the transmit level to be within the
receive sensitivity of the other transceiver -- you will need to condition both fibers (sends in both directions).
If not done, you risk overdriving the Receive end and permanently damaging the transceiver. For example, a
40G ER4 has a highest transmit level of 4.5dBm, but the Receive Sensitivity can be no higher than -4.5dBm.
That means there must be at least a 9dBm loss on the light level to be within the standards (4.5 - (-4.5) =
9dBm required). Attenuation required = (highest transmit power) - (highest receive sensitivity).
Copper Transceiver Modules
Copper transceiver modules transmit signals over Category-5, -5e, -6, and -6a unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
or shielded twisted pair (STP). UTP transmission cover shorter distances than fiber transmission and can be
used in small-sized networks only. 10G over twisted pair requires the use of Category 6 and 6a.
Copper transceivers are supported in 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ ports wherelisted in the compatibility tables.
Transmission distance
Through UTP or STP cables, signals can be transmitted over a distance of 100 m (328.08 ft.) only. This
behavior occurs because signals attenuate during transmission through the UTP cables.
Attenuation refers to the dissipation of the power of a transmitted signal as it travels over a cable.
Attenuation occurs because signal transmission suffers certain resistance from the cable, which weakens the
signals as they travel over the cable. When signals are transmitted over a long distance, signal strength
decreases significantly, causing the signal-to-noise ratio to drop below the accepted level. This decrease
makes it impossible to distinguish between signals and noise, which results in data loss.
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Patch panel and punch down blocks also affect attenuation; that is, they can be a source of issues resulting
in shorter distances or data loss.
10GBASE-T connections require Category 6a as a minimum for proper 10G speeds up to the 100m distance
dictated by the IEEE 802.3ae standard for a fixed 10GBASE-T port. The JL563A transceiver has a limit of
30m max distance due to limited power available to the transceiver (vs a fixed 10GBASE-T port). Anything
less (Cat 6, 5e, 5) will compromise the distance that 10G over copper can achieve.
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cat 6a cable is recommended when using the 10GBase-T transceiver (JL563A).
Use of STP prevents EMI events from affecting data traffic carried on the wire - known as Crosstalk or Alien
Crosstalk. Large EMI events from electronically noisy environments may be coupled onto unshielded cabling
and cause temporary packet errors. Fixed 10G ports have designs to counteract these types of bit error
conditions, that the 10GBASE-T transceiver cannot counteract consistently. Using STP Cat6a cables mitigate
the errors significantly. All packet loss errors observed in extensive testing are considered recoverable by the
host system with the JL563A transceiver.
Connector
Registered Jack-45 (RJ-45) twisted-pair connectors are used as connectors for copper transceiver modules.
Figure 3 RJ-45 connector
Table 4: RJ-45 GE connector pin assignment for Gigabit connections
Pin Signal Function
1 MX_0+ Data transmit/receive
2 MX_0- Data transmit/receive
3 MX_1+ Data transmit/receive
4 MX_2+ Data transmit/receive
5 MX_2- Data transmit/receive
6 MX_1- Data transmit/receive
7 MX_3+ Data transmit/receive
8 MX_3- Data transmit/receive
Identification of 4x4 Part Numbers
A SKU# (Stock Keeping Unit, also called a Product Number or Part Number) may be fulfilled by one or more
vendor parts providing similar functionality. A 4x4 (or "4 by 4") part number is of the form nnnn-nnnn and
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is printed on the transceiver, DAC, or AOC label. For example, J9151E (10G LR) may have 1990-4727 or
1990-4694 as the associated 4x4 part number.
4x4 part numbers are referenced in the:
n specification tables, to identify parts that support DOM (Digital Optical Monitoring) capabilities. (Some
older vendor parts do not support DOM.)
n compatibility tables, where necessary, to identify supported combinations of switch or module with the
identified transceiver, along with the minimum software version required.
In December 2017, Aruba introduced Revision D (and, in 2019, a Rev E 10G LR optic) versions of 100M, 1G,
and 10G products. Revision D transceivers and DACs eliminated previous alternative vendors, so that you
can be assured that only certified vendor parts are supported on AOS-CX Series Switch products. Earlier
Revision A, B, or C product may have alternative vendors that Aruba no longer actively ships, but remain
fully supported in specific switches. The specifications for Revision D transceiver products are the same as
the specified Revision A, B, and C SKUs. Where support for a Revision A, B, or C transceiver existed on an
earlier switch product, Revision D parts are also supported.
Some switch products will specify Revision D (and, in some cases, Rev E 10G LR optic) transceivers for full
support, while other products may support earlier (older) revision transceivers – and some with specific 4x4
part numbers.
To cross-reference the Transceiver/DAC product against the switch product to identify the minimum
software required for transceiver support, always refer to the Datasheet or QuickSpecs for the switch
product to see the current list of supported transceivers. Refer to the compatibility tables within this
document .
To use CLI commands to display data for an installed transceiver, see the following examples.
switch# show int 1/10/6 transceiver
-----------------------------------------------------------Port Type Product Serial Part
Number Number Number
-----------------------------------------------------------1/10/6 QSFP+SR4 JH231A XX57nnnnnn 1990-5555
switch# show int 1/10/6 dom
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-Port Type Channel# Temperature Voltage Tx Bias Rx Power Tx Power
(Celsius) (Volts) (mA) (mW/dBm) (mW/dBm)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-1/10/6 QSFP+SR4 1 26.00 3.32 6.72 0.02, -16.99 0.58, -
2.37
2 26.00 3.32 6.79 0.02, -16.99 0.59, -
2.29
3 26.00 3.32 6.68 0.03, -15.23 0.59, -
2.29
4 26.00 3.32 6.82 0.03, -15.23 0.60, -
2.22
switch# show interfaces transceiver f2 detail
Transceiver in F2
Interface Index : 162
Type : QSFP+SR4
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Model : JH231A
Connector Type : MPO
Wavelength : 850nm
Transfer Distance : 100m (50um OM3), 150m (50um OM4)
Diagnostic Support : DOM
Serial Number : XX57nnnnnn
Status
Temperature : 33.332C
Voltage : 3.3208V
Tx Bias Rx Power Tx Power
Channel# (mA) (mW/dbM) (mW/dbM)
--------- -------- -------------- -------------1 6.904 0.5622, -2.501 0.5822, -2.349
2 6.706 0.5922, -2.275 0.5856, -2.324
3 6.894 0.6321, -1.992 0.5813, -2.356
4 6.792 0.5111, -2.915 0.5651, -2.479
Current Alarms:
Channel 1 :
Tx bias low alarm
Rx power low warning
Channel 2 :
Tx bias low alarm
Rx power low warning
Current Errors:
Channel 1 :
Rx Loss of Signal
Channel 2 :
Rx Loss of Signal
Channel 3 :
Rx Loss of Signal
Channel 4 :
Rx Loss of Signal
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Chapter 2
QSFP28 Modules
QSFP28 Modules
100G QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Modules that use MPO Connectors
See Connector for information regarding MPO connectors and cable requirements.
Figure 4 QSFP28 optical transceiver module that use MPO connectors
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
QSFP28 optical transceiver modules providea transmission rate of 100 Gbps.
Table 5: Specifications for QSFP28 optical transceiver modules that use MPO connectors
DOM -
Product
name (SKU)
Aruba 100G
QSFP28 MPO
SR4 100m 12fiber MPO
MMF
Transceiver
(JL309A)
SR4 is not supported for use over MMF OM1 or OM2 fiber. (The IEEE standard does not state a specification.)
Use MPO Female connectors (no pins) with MPO transceivers.
Digital
Optical Monitoring (4x4
part #)
YES (19904680, 1990-
4678)
Central
wl (nm)
850 MMF 50/125 2000 (OM3)
Fiber
mode
Fiber diameter
(µm)
Modal bandwidth
(MHz*km)
4700 (OM4)
Transmission distance
70 m (229.66 ft)
100 m (328.08 ft)
100G SR4 optics can be used by a QSFP28 port that can be "split" into four channels of 25G (available on
select switch models/modules on identified ports).
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The following optical breakout cables can be used with 100G SR4 to split into 4x 25G SRcompatible
streams. These cables are ordered from the HPE Compute and Server or Storage business units and may
not be available to Aruba-only resellers.
Fiber breakout cables (from HPEServer products):
n (Server SKU) R1N86A, HPE 12 Fiber MPO to 4xLC MM 3m Cbl
n (Storage SKU) K2Q46A, HPE MPO to 4 x LC 5m Cable
n (Storage SKU) K2Q47A, HPE MPO to 4 x LC 15m Cable
See Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28 ports.
Table 6: Specifications for QSFP28 optical transceiver modules that use MPO connectors
Optical parameters (dBm)
Product name (SKU) Connector
Transmit power Receive power
Aruba 100G QSFP28 MPO
SR4 100m 12-fiber MPO
MPO (PC polished, 12fiber)
-8.4 to +2.4 -10.3 to +2.4
MMF Transceiver (JL309A)
Table 7: Compatibility for the QSFP28 optical transceiver modules that use MPO connectors.
Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
Aruba 6400 12p 40G/100G QSFP28 Module
(R0X45A)
Aruba 8325 32C models
JL636A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL626A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL627A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8325 48Y8C models
JL635A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL624A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL625A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
10.04.2000 Aruba 6400 modules with
QSFP28 ports do not have
Split Mode enabled in AOS-CX
as of the 10.05 and 10.06
releases.
10.03.0030 100G SR4 can be optically
split as of: 10.05.0001
10.03.0030 100G SR4 can be optically
split as of: 10.05.0001
Aruba 8360 32Y4C models
JL717A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL700A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL701A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8360 16Y2C models
JL718A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL702A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL703A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
10.06.0001 100G SR4 can be optically
split as of: 10.06.0001
10.06.0001 100G SR4 can be optically
split as of: 10.06.0001
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Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
Aruba 8360 48XT4C models
JL720A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL706A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL707A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8360 12C models
JL721A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL708A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL709A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8360 24XF2C models
JL722A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL710A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL711A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8400X Module: 6p 40G/100G QSFP28
Advanced Module (JL366A)
10.06.0001 Cannot split the SR4 optics
into four channels (lack of
enough MACs)
10.06.0001 100G SR4 can be optically
split as of: 10.06.0001
10.06.0001 100G SR4 can be optically
split as of: 10.06.0001
10.00.0005 10.00.0005 provided 100G
product support.
10.00.0006 provides
additional support for 40G on
the JL366A.
8400 JL366A QSFP28 module
cannot split 100G SR4 into
25G streams (no 25G MAC).
100G QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Modules that use LC Connectors
Figure 5 QSFP28 optical transceiver module that use LC connectors
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
QSFP28 optical transceiver modules providea transmission rate of 100 Gbps and use LC connectors.
Table 8: Specifications for QSFP28 optical transceiver modules that use LC connectors
DOM - Digital
Product name
(SKU)
Aruba 100G QSFP28
LC CWDM4 2km SMF
Optical Mon-
itoring (4x4
part #)
YES
(1990-4644,
Central wl (nm)
Four lanes:
1264.5 to 1277.5
Fiber
mode
SMF 9/125 2km (1.24 miles)
Fiber diameter (µm)
Transmission distance
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Product name
(SKU)
DOM - Digital
Optical Monitoring (4x4
part #)
Central wl (nm)
Fiber
mode
Fiber diameter (µm)
Transmission distance
Transceiver
(R0Z30A)
Aruba 100G QSFP28
LC LR4 10km SMF 2strand Transceiver
(JL310A)
Aruba 100G QSFP28
LC ER4L 40km SMF
Transceiver (JL743A)
1990-4643) 1284.5 to 1297.5
1304.5 to 1317.5
1324.5 to 1337.5
YES
(1990-4681)
YES
(1254-5112)
Four lanes:
1294.53 ~ 1296.59
1299.02 ~ 1301.09
1303.54 ~ 1305.63
1308.09 ~ 1310.19
Four lanes:
1294.53 to
1296.59
1299.02 to
1301.09
1303.54 to
1305.63
1308.09 to
1310.19
SMF 9/125 10km (6.21 miles)
SMF 9/125 40km (24.86 miles)
Requires FEC
Table 9: Specifications for QSFP28 optical transceiver modules that use LC connectors
Optical parameters (dBm)
Product name (SKU) Connector
Transmit power Receive power
Aruba 100G QSFP28 LC CWDM4 2km SMF
Transceiver (R0Z30A)
Aruba 100G QSFP28 LC LR4 10km SMF 2strand Transceiver (JL310A)
Aruba 100G QSFP28 LC ER4L 40km SMF
Transceiver (JL743A)
Table 10: Compatibility for the QSFP28 optical transceiver modules that use LC connectors
LC -6.5 to 2.5 per lane -11.5 to 2.5 per lane
LC -4.3 to +4.5 per
lane
LC -2.5 to 6.5 per lane -20.5 to -3.5 per lane
-10.6 to +4.5 per lane
Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
Aruba 6400 Module: 12p 40G/100G
QSFP28 Module (R0X45A)
R0Z30A (CWDM4 2km): Not
supported
JL310A (LR4 10km): 10.04.2000
JL743A (ER4L 40km): Not
supported
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Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
Aruba 8325 32C models
(JL626A/JL627A)
Aruba 8325 48Y8C models
(JL624A/JL625A)
Aruba 8360 all models R0Z30A (CWDM4 2km):Not
Aruba 8400X Module: 6p 40G/100G
QSFP28 Advanced Module (JL366A)
R0Z30A (CWDM4 2km):
10.03.0030
JL310A (LR4 10km): 10.03.0030
JL743A (ER4L 40km): 10.04.3000;
ports 29-32 only
R0Z30A (CWDM4 2km):
10.03.0030
JL310A (LR4 10km): 10.03.0030
JL743A (ER4L 40km): 10.04.3000;
ports 49, 51, 53, and 55 only
supported
JL310A (LR4 10km): 10.06.0001
JL743A (ER4L 40km): Not
supported
R0Z30A (CWDM4 2km):
10.06.0001
JL310A (LR4 10km): 10.00.0005
JL743A (ER4L 40km): 10.04.3000
JL743A (100G ER4L) is limited to
quantity 4 and only allowed in
ports 29-32 (last 4 ports) to limit
possible heat issues.
JL743A (100G ER4L) is limited to
quantity 4 and only allowed in
ports 49, 51, 53, and 55 (top row)
to limit possible heat issues.
10.00.0005 provides support for
100G products.
10.00.0006 provides additional
support for 40G on the JL366A.
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100G QSFP28 DAC and Breakout DAC (copper cables)
Figure 6 QSFP28 DAC and breakout DAC (copper cable)
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
Table 11: Specifications for QSFP28 copper cables
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate Description
Aruba 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 1m Direct
Attach Copper Cable (R0Z25A)
Aruba 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 3m Direct
Attach Copper Cable (JL307A)
Aruba 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 5m Direct
Attach Copper Cable (R0Z26A)
1 m (3.28 ft) 100 Gbps Used for interconnecting 100-
Gigabit QSFP28 ports
3 m (9.8 ft) 100 Gbps Used for interconnecting 100-
Gigabit QSFP28 ports
5 m (16.4 ft) 100 Gbps Used for interconnecting 100-
Gigabit QSFP28 ports
The following breakout DAC cable is offered by HPE Servers and Systems and ordered using the specified
part number (these cables may not be available to order for Aruba-only partners). See the SERVER
NETWORKING MATRIX for compatibility with HPE interconnect products (on hpe.com, search for "server
networking transceiver and cable compatibility support matrix").
AOS-CX releases 10.05 and later support a split command configured on 100G QSFP28 ports.
See Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28 ports for more information.
As of the AOS-CX 10.05 release, the configuration requires a save and reboot of the switch or module. See the
Monitoring Guide for details on the split command.
Table 12: Specifications for HPE QSFP28 breakout DAC cables (from HPE Server products)
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate
HPE 100Gb QSFP28 to 4x25Gb SFP28 3m DAC (845416-B21) 3m (9.84 ft) 100G to 4 x 25G
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Table 13: Compatibility for the QSFP28 DAC and breakout DAC copper cables
Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
Aruba 6400 12p 40G/100G QSFP28 Module
(R0X45A)
Aruba 8325 32C models
JL636A displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL626A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL627A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8325 48Y8C models
JL635A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL624A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL625A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
8360 32Y4C models
JL717A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL700A Port-to-Power model
n JL701A Power-to-Port model
JL307A: 10.03.0030
R0Z25A/R0Z26A: Not
supported
845416-B21: Not supported
JL307A: 10.03.0030
R0Z25A/R0Z26A: 10.04.2000
845416-B21: 10.05.0001
(Requires split command)
JL307A: 10.03.0030
R0Z25A/R0Z26A: 10.04.2000
845416-B21: 10.05.0001
(Requires split command)
JL307A, R0Z25A/R0Z26A:
10.06.0001
845416-B21: 10.06.0001
(Requires split command)
All 32 QSFP28 ports can be
'split'
10.05.0001:only the QSFP28
end is supported in the
switch. SFP28 end is not
supported at this time
All 8 QSFP28 ports can be
'split'
10.05.0001: only QSFP28
end is supported in the
switch. SFP28 end is not
supported at this time
33-36 (all QSFP28 ports can
be split)
10.06.0001: only the QSFP28
end is supported in the
switch. SFP28 end is not
supported at this time
8360 16Y2C models
JL718A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL702A Port-to-Power model
n JL703A Power-to-Port model
8360 48XT4C models
JL720A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL706A Port-to-Power model
n JL707A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8360-12C models
JL721A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL708A Port-to-Power model
n JL709A Power-to-Port model
8360 24XF2C models
JL722A displayed by CLI (show system)
JL307A, R0Z25A/R0Z26A:
10.06.0001
845416-B21: 10.06.0001
(Requires split command)
JL307A, R0Z25A/R0Z26A:
10.06.0001
845416-B21: NO SUPPORT for
Split ports
JL307A, R0Z25A/R0Z26A:
10.06.0001
845416-B21: 10.06.0001
(Requires split command)
JL307A, R0Z25A/R0Z26A:
10.06.0001
17-18 (all QSFP28 ports can
be split)
10.06.0001: only the QSFP28
end is supported in the
switch. SFP28 end is not
supported at this time
Hardware does not support
Splitting of any of the
QSFP28 ports
1-12 (all QSFP28 ports can
be split)
There are no SFP28 ports on
this model
25-26 (all QSFP28 ports can
be split)
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Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
n JL710A Port-to-Power model
n JL711A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8400X Module: 6p 40G/100G QSFP28
Advanced Module (JL366A)
845416-B21: 10.06.0001
(Requires split command)
JL307A: 10.00.0005
R0Z25A/R0Z26A: 10.06.0001
845416-B21: Not supported
nor any type of 100G Split
Cable (or Split SR4 optic)
There are no SFP28 ports on
this model
8400 JL366A 6p QSFP28
module cannot support
splitting 100G ports into
4x25G speed (no 25G MAC
available on the JL366A
module)
100G QSFP28 AOC and Breakout AOC (active optical cables)
Figure 7 QSFP28 100G AOC (active optical cable) and breakout AOC
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
Table 14: Specifications for QSFP28 100G active optical cables
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate
Aruba 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 7m AOC (R0Z27A) 7 m (22.96 ft) 100 Gbps
Aruba 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 15m AOC (R0Z28A) 15 m (49.21ft) 100 Gbps
Aruba 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 30m AOC (R0Z29A) 30 m (98.42 ft) 100 Gbps
The following 100G breakout AOC cables are offered by HPE Servers and Systems and ordered using the
specified part number (thesecables may not be available to order for Aruba-only partners). See the SERVER
NETWORKING MATRIX for compatibility with HPE interconnect products (on hpe.com, search for "server
networking transceiver and cable compatibility support matrix").
AOS-CX release 10.05 and later supports a split command configured on 100G QSFP28 ports.
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As of the AOS-CX 10.05 release, the configuration requires a save and reboot of the switch or module. See the
Monitoring Guide for details on the split command.
Table 15: Specifications for HPE QSFP28 breakout 100G active optical cables (from HPE Server products)
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate
HPE QSFP28 to 4x25G SFP28 7m AOC (845420-B21) 7 m (22.96 ft) 4 x 25Gbps
HPE QSFP28 to 4x25G SFP28 15m AOC (845424-B21) 15 m (49.21ft) 4 x 25Gbps
Table 16: Compatibility for the QSFP28 100G active optical cables
Minimum software required
Product name (SKU)
(R0Z27A, R0Z28A, R0Z29A,
Comments
845420-B21, 845424-B21)
Aruba 6400 Module: 12p 40G/100G QSFP28 Module
(R0X45A)
Aruba 8325 48Y8C models
JL635A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL624A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL625A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8325 32C models
JL636A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL626A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL627A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Not supported
R0Z27A, R0Z28A, R0Z29A:
10.06.0001
845420-B21, 845424-B21:
10.06.0001
(Requires split command)
R0Z27A, R0Z28A, R0Z29A:
10.06.0001
845420-B21, 845424-B21:
10.06.0001
(Requires split command)
845420-B21, 845424B21: either QSFP28
or SFP28 ends are
supported for use
The 8325 requires
configuration of
"interface groups"
(groups of 12 ports)
to enable the use of
1G or 10G
transceivers / DACs
in the SFP28 ports
(Interface Groups
default to 25G
speed).
See the Installation
Guide for details.
845420-B21, 845424B21: only QSFP28
supported for use in
this 8325 model
Aruba 8360 series Not supported
Aruba 8400X Module: 6p 40G/100G QSFP28
Advanced Module (JL366A)
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R0Z27A, R0Z28A, R0Z29A:
10.06.0001
845420-B21, 845424-B21: Only
845420-B21, 845424B21: Only the SFP28
ends are supported
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Product name (SKU)
Minimum software required
(R0Z27A, R0Z28A, R0Z29A,
845420-B21, 845424-B21)
Comments
the 25G end of these 4x25G
AOC are supported with
10.06.0001
for use with
10.06.0001
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Chapter 3
QSFP+ Modules
QSFP+ Modules
40G QSFP+ Optical Transceiver Modules that use MPO Connectors
Figure 8 QSFP+ optical transceiver module that uses MPO connectors
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
QSFP+ optical transceiver modules provide a transmission rate of 40 Gbps and useMultifiber Push On
(MPO) connectors.
40G SR4 and eSR4 are not supported for use over MMF OM1 or OM2 quality fiber. (The IEEE standard does not
state a specification). Use MPO female connectors for use with the MPO transceivers. See Overview for
information regarding MPO connectors and cable requirements.
Table 17: Specifications for QSFP+ optical transceiver modules that use MPO connectors
DOM -
Product name
(SKU)
HPE X142 40G
QSFP+ MPO
SR4
Transceiver
(JH231A)
Digital
Optical Monitoring (4x4
part #)
YES
(1990-4554)
Central
wl (nm)
850 MMF 50/125 2000 (OM3)
Fiber
mode
Fiber diameter (µm)
Modal bandwidth (MHz*km)
4700 (OM4)
Transmission
distance
100 m (328.08
ft)
150 m (492.12
ft)
HPE X142 40G
QSFP+ MPO
eSR4 300M
XCVR (JH233A)
YES
(1990-4555)
850 MMF 50/125 2000 (OM3)
4700 (OM4)
300 m (984.25
ft)
400 m
(1312.34 ft)
40G SR4/eSR4 optics can be used by a QSFP28/QSFP+ port that can be "split" into four channels of 10G
(available on select switch models/modules on identified ports).
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The following optical spilt cables can be used with 40G SR4/eSR4 to split into 4x 10G SR compatible
streams. These cables are ordered from the HPE Compute and Server or Storage business units and may
not be available to Aruba-only resellers.
Fiber breakout cables (from HPEServer products):
n (Server SKU) R1N86A, HPE 12 Fiber MPO to 4xLC MM 3m Cbl
n (Storage SKU) K2Q46A, HPE MPO to 4 x LC 5m Cable
n (Storage SKU) K2Q47A, HPE MPO to 4 x LC 15m Cable
AOS-CX release 10.05 and latersupports a split command configured on 100G QSFP28 or 40G QSFP+
ports. See Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28 ports.
Table 18: Specifications for QSFP+ optical transceiver modules that use MPO connectors
Optical parameters (dBm)
Product name (SKU) Connector
Transmit power Receive power
HPE X142 40G QSFP+ MPO
SR4 Transceiver (JH231A)
HPE X142 40G QSFP+ MPO
eSR4 300M XCVR (JH233A)
Table 19: Compatibility for the QSFP+ optical transceiver modules that use MPO connectors
MPO (PC polished, 12fiber)
MPO (PC polished, 12fiber)
–7.6 to 0 –9.5 to +2.4
–7.6 to 0 –9.9 to +2.4
Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
Aruba 3810M/2930M 1QSFP+ 40GbE
Module (JL078A)
Aruba 3810M 24G 1-slot Switch
2QSFP+ 40GbE Module (JL079A)
Aruba 20p PoE+ / 1p 40GbE QSFP+ v3
zl2 Module (J9992A)
Aruba 2p 40GbE QSFP+ v3 zl2
Module (J9996A)
Aruba 6400 12p 40G/100G QSFP28
Module (R0X45A)
Aruba 8320 48p SFP/SFP+ & 6p 40G
QSFP+ Switch (JL479A)
Aruba 8320 32p 40G QSFP+ Switch
(JL579A)
Aruba 8320 48p G /6p 40G QSFP+
Switch (JL581A)
All
All
KB.15.17
KB.15.17
10.04.2000 No support for splitting of SR4
10.00.0006
10.00.0012
10.00.0012
No optical split capability on AOSSwitch series: 3810M, 2930M,
5400R
optics
40G SR4/eSR4 can be optically split
as of: 10.05.0001
JL579A limits to only ports 5-28
See Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28
ports.
Aruba 8325 32C models JL636A
displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL626A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
10.03.0030
40G SR4/eSR4 can be optically
split: 10.05.0001
See Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28
ports.
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Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
n JL627A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8325 48Y8C models
JL635A displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL624A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL625A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
8360 32Y4C models
JL717A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL700A Port-to-Power model
n JL701A Power-to-Port model
8360 16Y2C models
JL718A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL702A Port-to-Power model
n JL703A Power-to-Port model
8360 48XT4C model
JL720A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL706A Port-to-Power model
n JL707A Power-to-Port model
10.03.0030
40G SR4/eSR4 can be optically
split: 10.05.0001
See Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28
ports.
JH231A, JH233A: 10.06.0001 40G SR4/eSR4 can be optically split
as of: 10.06.0001
See Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28
ports.
JH231A, JH233A: 10.06.0001 40G SR4/eSR4 can be optically split
as of: 10.06.0001
See Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28
ports.
JH231A, JH233A: 10.06.0001 8360 48XT4C does not support
split ports
8360 12C models
JL721A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL708A Port-to-Power model
n JL709A Power-to-Port model
8360 24XF2C models
JL722A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL710A Port-to-Power model
n JL711A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8400X Modules: 8p 40G QSFP+
Advanced Module (JL365A)
Aruba 8400X Modules: 6p 40G/100G
QSFP28 Advanced Module (JL366A)
JH231A, JH233A: 10.06.0001 40G SR4/eSR4 can be optically split
as of: 10.06.0001
See Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28
ports.
JH231A, JH233A: 10.06.0001 40G SR4/eSR4 can be optically split
as of: 10.06.0001
See Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28
ports.
All
40G SR4/eSR4 can be optically
split: 10.05.0001
10.00.0006
10.00.0005 supports 100G
products.
10.00.0006 provides additional
support for 40G on the JL366A.
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Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
JL366A module: 40G SR4/eSR4 can
be optically split: 10.05.0001
See Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28
ports.
40G QSFP+ optical Transceiver Modules that use LC Connectors
Figure 9 QSFP+optical transceiver module that uses LC connectors
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
QSFP+ optical transceiver modules provide a transmission rate of 40 Gbps and useLC connectors.
Table 20: Specifications for QSFP+ transceiver modules that use LC connectors
DOM -
Product name
(SKU)
Digital
Optical
Monitoring
(4x4)
Central wl
(nm)
Fiber
mode
Fiber diameter
(µm)
Modal
bandwidth
(MHz*km)
Transmission distance
Aruba 40G QSFP+
LC BiDi 150m
MMF XCVR
(JL308A)
HPE X142 40G
QSFP+ LC LR4 SM
Transceiver
(JH232A)
Aruba 40G QSFP+
LC ER4 40km SMF
Transceiver
(Q9G82A)
YES
(1990-4679)
YES
(1990-4556)
YES
(1990-4734)
Dual 20Gb/s:
n 850
n 900
Four lanes:
n 1271
n 1291
n 1311
n 1331
Four lanes:
n 1271
n 1291
n 1311
n 1331
MMF 50/125 2000 (OM3)
4700 (OM4)
SMF 9/125 N/A 10km (6.21 miles)
SMF 9/125 N/A 30km (18.6 miles)
100m (328.08 ft)
150m (492.12 ft)
Not supported on
OM1/OM2.
over SMF for No-FEC
40km (24.86 miles)
requires FEC
(Forward Error
Correction) on both
ends of the
engineered link
using this optic to
achieve this
maximum distance
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Table 21: Specifications for QSFP+ transceiver modules that use LC connectors
Optical parameters (dBm)
Product name (SKU)
Transmit power Receive power
Aruba 40G QSFP+ LC BiDi 150m
MMF Transceiver (JL308A)
HPE X142 40G QSFP+ LC LR4 SM
Transceiver (JH232A)
Aruba 40G QSFP+ LC ER4 40km SMF
XCVR (Q9G82A)
Table 22: Compatibility for the QSFP+ optical transceiver modules that use LC connectors
Product name (SKU)
Aruba 3810M/2930M 1QSFP+ 40GbE Module
(JL078A)
Aruba 3810M 2QSFP+ 40GbE Module
(JL079A)
-4 to +5 -6 to +5
-7 to +2.3 per lane -13.7 to +2.3 per lane
-2.7 to 4.5 dBm -21.2 to -4.5 dBm (Use
attenuators to match
power levels.)
Minimum software
required
JH232A: all
JL308A: KB.16.04.0008 or
WC.16.04.0008
Q9G82A: Not supported
JH232A: all
JL308A: KB.16.04.0008
Q9G82A: Not supported
Comments
The JL079A 2p 40G module is
not supported in the 2930M
series nor on the 3810M
16SFP+ 2-slot switch (JL075A).
Aruba 20p PoE+ / 1p 40GbE QSFP+ v3 zl2
Module (J9992A)
Aruba 2p 40Gb
E QSFP+ v3 zl2 Module (J9996A)
Aruba 6400 12p 40G/100G QSFP28 Module
(R0X45A)
Aruba 8320 48p SFP/SFP+ & 6p 40G QSFP+
Switch (JL479A)
Aruba 8320 32p 40G QSFP+ Switch (JL579A) JH232A: 10.00.0012
JH232A: KB.15.17
JL308A: KB.16.04.0008
Q9G82A: Not supported
JH232A: KB.15.17
JL308A: KB.16.04.0008
Q9G82A: Not supported
JH232A/JL308A/Q9G82A:
10.04.2000
JH232A: 10.00.0006
JL308A: 10.00.0006
Q9G82A: 10.00.0018
JL308A: 10.00.0012
Q9G82A: 10.00.0018
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Product name (SKU)
Minimum software
required
Comments
Aruba 8320 48p G /6p 40G Q
SFP+ Switch (JL581A)
Aruba 8325 32C models
JL636A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL626A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL627A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8325 48Y8C models
JL635A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL624A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL625A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8360 series JH232A, JL308A, Q9G82A:
Aruba 8400X Modules: 8p 40G QSFP+
Advanced Module (JL365A)
JH232A: 10.00.0012
JL308A: 10.00.0012
Q9G82A: 10.00.0018
JH232A, JL308A, Q9G82A:
10.03.0030
JH232A, JL308A, Q9G82A:
10.03.0030
10.06.0001
JH232A: all
JL308A: all
Q9G82A: 10.00.0018
Aruba 8400X Modules: 6p 40G/100G QSFP28
Advanced Module (JL366A)
JH232A: 10.00.0006
JL308A: 10.00.0006
Q9G82A: 10.00.0018
10.00.0005 provides support for
100G products.
10.00.0006 provides additional
support for 40G on the JL366A.
40G QSFP+ DAC and Breakout DAC (copper cables)
Figure 10 QSFP+ DAC and breakout DAC copper cables
Direct Attach over Copper (DAC) cables have a minimum bend radius of typically 4x the diameter of the cable
(approximately a 1" (2.5cm) bend radius). Handle DAC cables carefully to ensure that you do not crimp or bend
the cable beyond a 1" radius; otherwise, you risk damaging the cable.
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Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
Table 23: Specifications for QSFP+ copper cables
Product name (SKU)
Cable length Data rate
HPE X242 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 1m DAC Cable (JH234A) 1 m (3.28 ft)
40 GbpsHPE X242 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 3m DAC Cable (JH235A) 3 m (9.84 ft)
HPE X242 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 5m DAC Cable (JH236A) 5 m (16.40 ft)
The following DAC breakout cable is offered by HPE Servers and Systems and ordered using the specified
part number (these cables may not be available to order for Aruba-only partners). See the SERVER
NETWORKING MATRIX for compatibility with HPE interconnect products (on hpe.com, search for "server
networking transceiver and cable compatibility support matrix").
AOS-CX releases 10.05 and later support a split command configured on 100G QSFP28 ports.
As of the AOS-CX 10.05 release, the configuration requires a save and reboot of the switch or module. See the
Monitoring Guide for details on the split command.
See Splitting of QSFP+ and QSFP28 ports for more information.
Table 24: Specifications for HPE QSFP+ breakout DAC cables (from HPE Server products)
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate
HPE BLc 40G QSFP+ 4x10G SFP+ 3m DAC Cbl (721064-B21) 3m (9.84ft) 40G to 4 x 10G
Table 25: Compatibility for the QSFP+ DAC and breakout DAC copper cables
Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
Aruba 3810M/2930M 1QSFP+ 40GbE Module
(JL078A)
Aruba 3810M 2QSFP+ 40GbE Module (JL079A) JH234A, JH235A, JH236A: All
Aruba 20p PoE+ / 1p 40GbE QSFP+ v3 zl2 Module
(J9992A)
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A: All
721064-B21: Not supported
721064-B21: Not supported
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A: KB
15.17
721064-B21: Not supported
The JL079A module is
not supported in the
2930M series nor on
the 3810M 16SFP+ 2slot Switch (JL075A)
Aruba 2p 40GbE QSFP+ v3 zl2 Module (J9996A) JH234A, JH235A, JH236A: KB
15.17
721064-B21: Not supported
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Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
Aruba 6400 12p 40G/100G QSFP28 Module
(R0X45A)
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A:
10.04.2000
721064-B21: Not supported
Aruba 8320 48p 10G SFP/SFP+ and 6p 40G QSFP+
Switch (JL479A)
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A:
10.00.0012
721064-B21: 10.05.0001
(Requires split command)
Aruba 8320 32p 40G QSFP+ Switch (JL579A) JH234A, JH235A, JH236A:
10.00.0012
721064-B21: 10.05.0001 (see
comments)
Aruba 8320 48p 10GBT 6p 40G QSFP+ Switch
(JL581A)
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A:
10.03.0030
721064-B21: 10.05.0001
(Requires split command)
721064-B21:
10.05.0001 Only the
QSFP end is supported
8320 JL579A only
allows splitting of
ports 5-28 (center 24
ports).
721064-B21:
10.05.0001 Only the
QSFP end is supported
721064-B21:
10.05.0001 Only the
QSFP end is supported
Aruba 8325 32C models
JL636A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL626A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL627A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8325 48Y8C models
JL635A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL624A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL625A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8360 32Y4C models
JL717A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL700A Port-to-Power model
n JL701A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8360 16Y2C models
JL718A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL702A Port-to-Power model
n JL703A Power-to-Port model
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A:
10.00.0012
721064-B21: 10.05.0001
(Requires split command)
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A:
10.03.0030
721064-B21: 10.05.0001
(Requires split command)
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A:
10.06.0001
721064-B21: 10.06.0001
(Requires split command)
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A:
10.06.0001
721064-B21: 10.06.0001
(Requires split command)
8325 JL636A allows
splitting of all 32 ports.
721064-B21:
10.05.0001 Only the
QSFP end is supported
8325 JL635A allows
splitting of all 8 ports
721064-B21:
10.05.0001 Only the
QSFP end is supported
Aruba 8360 48XT4C models
JL720A displayed by CLI (show system)
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A:
10.06.0001
8360 48XT4C model
does not support split
port
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Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
n JL706A Port-to-Power model
n JL707A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8360 12C models
JL721A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL708A Port-to-Power model
n JL709A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8360 24XF2C models
JL722A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL710A Port-to-Power model
n JL711A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8400X Module: 8p 40G QSFP+ Adv Module
(JL365A)
Aruba 8400X Module: 6p 40G/100G QSFP28 Adv
Module (JL366A)
721064-B21: Can NEVER be
supported
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A:
10.06.0001
721064-B21: 10.06.0001
(Requires split command)
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A:
10.06.0001
721064-B21: 10.06.0001
(Requires split command)
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A:
10.00.0002
721064-B21: Not supported
JH234A, JH235A, JH236A:
10.00.0006
721064-B21: Not supported
8400 JL365A 8p QSFP+
module allows splitting
of all 8 ports
JL366A 6p QSFP28
module no support for
breakout 40G DACs
40G QSFP+ AOC and Breakout AOC (active optical cables)
Figure 11 QSFP+ 40G AOC and breakout AOC (active optical cables)
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Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
Table 26: Specifications for QSFP+ 40G active optical cables
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate
Aruba 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 7m AOC (R0Z22A) 7m (22.96 ft)
40 GbpsAruba 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 15m AOC (R0Z23A) 15m (49.21 ft)
Aruba 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 30m AOC (R0Z24A) 30m (98.42 ft)
The following 40G breakout AOC cable is offered by HPE Servers and Systems and ordered using the
specified part number (thesecables may not be available to order for Aruba-only partners). See the SERVER
NETWORKING MATRIX for compatibility with HPE interconnect products (on hpe.com, search for "server
networking transceiver and cable compatibility support matrix").
AOS-CX release 10.05 and later supports a split command configured on 100G QSFP28 ports.
As of the AOS-CX 10.05 and 10.06 releases, the configuration requires a save and reboot of the switch or
module. See the Monitoring Guide for details on the split command.
Table 27: Specifications for HPE QSFP+ breakout 40G active optical cables (from HPEServer products)
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate
HPE BLc QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ AOC 15m Opt (721076-B21) 7m (22.96 ft) 4 x 10G
Table 28: Compatibility for the QSFP+ 40G active optical cables
Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
Aruba 8320 48p 10G SFP/SFP+ and 6p
40G QSFP+ Switch (JL479A)
Aruba 8320 32p 40G QSFP+ Switch
(JL579A)
Aruba 8320 48p 10GBT 6p 40G QSFP+
Switch (JL581A)
R0Z22A,R0Z23A,R0Z24A: Not
supported
721076-B21: 10.06.0001 (Requires
split command)
R0Z22A,R0Z23A,R0Z24A: Not
supported
721076-B21: 10.06.0001 (Requires
split command)
R0Z22A,R0Z23A,R0Z24A: Not
supported
721076-B21: 10.06.0001 (Requires
split command)
721076-B21: Both QSFP
and SFP+ ends are supported
8320 JL579A only allows
splitting of ports 5-28
(center 24 ports).
721076-B21: Only the
QSFP end is supported
721076-B21: Only the
QSFP end is supported
Aruba 8325 32C models
JL636A displayed by CLI (show system)
R0Z22A, R0Z23A, R0Z24A: 10.03.0040
721076-B21: 10.06.0001 (Requires
721076-B21: Only the
QSFP end is supported
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Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
n JL626A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL627A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8325 48Y8C models
JL635A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL624A -Port-to-Powermodel(FB)
n JL625A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
Aruba 8360 32Y4C models
JL717A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL700A Port-to-Power model
n JL701A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8360 16Y2C models
JL718A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL702A Port-to-Power model
n JL703A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8360 48XT4C models
JL720A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL706A Port-to-Power model
n JL707A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8360 12C models
JL721A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL708A Port-to-Power model
n JL709A Power-to-Port model
Aruba 8360 24XF2C models
JL722A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL710A Port-to-Power model
n JL711A Power-to-Port model
split command)
R0Z22A, R0Z23A, R0Z24A: 10.03.0040
721076-B21: 10.06.0001 (Requires
split command)
R0Z22A, R0Z23A, R0Z24A: Not
supported
721076-B21: Not supported
R0Z22A, R0Z23A, R0Z24A: Not
supported
721076-B21: Not supported
R0Z22A, R0Z23A, R0Z24A: Not
supported
721076-B21: Not supported
R0Z22A, R0Z23A, R0Z24A: Not
supported
721076-B21: Not supported
R0Z22A, R0Z23A, R0Z24A: Not
supported
721076-B21: Not supported
721076-B21: Both QSFP+
and SFP+ ends are
supported
The 8325 requires
configuration of "interface
groups" (groups of 12
ports) to enable the use of
1G or 10G transceivers /
DACs in the SFP28 ports
(Interface Groups default
to 25G speed). See the
Installation Guide for
details.
The 8360 32Y4C model
requires configuration of
"interface groups" only for
ports 1-4 (as group #1) to
enable the use of 10G
transceivers / DACs in the
SFP28 ports (Interface
Groups default to 25G
speed).
Ports 1-4 on the 8360
32Y4C model do not
support 1G transceivers.
All other ports can
individually auto-detect
the speed of the inserted
xcvr.
Not applicable to the 24XF
(1G/10G) model.
See the Installation Guide
for details.
Aruba 8400X 32p SFP/SFP+ 10G MACsec
Module (JL363A)
721076-B21: (10G SFP+ ends)
10.06.0001
721076-B21: 10G SFP+
end supported by
10.06.0001
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Product name (SKU) Minimum software required Comments
Aruba 8400X 8p 40G QSFP+ Adv Module
(JL365A)
Aruba 8400X 6p 40G/100G QSFP28 Adv
Module (JL366A)
Aruba 8400X 32p 25G SFP28 Module
(JL687A)
R0Z22A, R0Z23A, R0Z24A: not
supported
721076-B21: 10.06.0001 (Requires
split command)
R0Z22A, R0Z23A, R0Z24A: not
supported
721076-B21: 10.06.0001 (Requires
split command)
721076-B21: (10G SFP+ ends)
10.06.0001
721076-B21: QSFP+ end
supported in this module
721076-B21: QSFP+ end
supported in this module
721076-B21: 10G SFP+
end supported by
10.06.0001
JL687A 32p 25G module
requires configuration of
"interface groups"
(groups of 4 ports) to
enable use of 1G or 10G
transceivers or DACs in
the SFP28 ports (Interface
Groups default to 25G
speed).
See the Installation Guide
for details.
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Chapter 4
SFP56 Modules
SFP56 Modules
SFP56 Direct Attach over Copper (DAC) Cables
Always refer to the Datasheet or QuickSpecs for the switch product to see the current list of supported
transceivers.
Figure 12 SFP56 DAC cable
Direct Attach over Copper (DAC) cables have a minimum bend radius of typically 4x the diameter of the cable
(approximately a 1" bend radius). Handle DAC cables carefully to ensure that you do not crimp or bend the cable
beyond a 1" radius; otherwise, you risk damaging the cable.
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
Table 29: Specifications for SFP56 copper cables
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate
Aruba 50G SFP56 to SFP56 0.65m DAC Cable (R0M46A) 0.65m (2.13 ft)
50Gbps
Aruba 50G SFP56 to SFP56 3m DAC Cable (R0M47A) 3m (9.84 ft)
Table 30: Compatibility for the SFP56 DAC copper cables
Minimum soft-
Product name SKU
Aruba 6300
Switch Series
All models M and F 10.04.0001 Used for stacking
ware required
R0M46A,
R0M47A
Comments
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Product name SKU
Minimum software required
R0M46A,
R0M47A
Comments
Aruba 6400
Switch Series
Not supported Not supported No support for 50G DACs. Use
40G or 100G DACs and
R0X45A 40G/100G module
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Chapter 5
SFP28 Modules
SFP28 Modules
SFP28 Optical Transceiver Modules
SFP28 ports are 25G speed ports and similar in size to a 10G SFP+ or 1G SFP port. They have supporting
circuitry to enable 25G speed transceiver, DAC, and AOC components.
Although 10G and 1G transceiver products may 'fit' into an SFP28 port, the particular switch model or
module may be limited in supporting lower speeds.
See Types of transceiver modules and network cables for information regarding the type of connectors used
by SFP28 port products.
25G as a standard does not specify any distance over MMF OM1 or OM2 fiber. There is no guarantee for
distance. Always refer to the Datasheet or QuickSpecs for the switch product to see the current list of
supported transceivers.
Figure 13 SFP28 optical transceiver modules
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
SFP28 optical transceiver modules provide a transmission rate of 25 Gbps and use LC connectors.
Table 31: Specifications for SFP28 optical transceiver modules
Product name
(SKU)
Aruba 25G SFP28 LC
SR 100m MMF XCVR
(JL484A)
DOM- Digital
Optical Monitoring (4x4
part number)
Yes (partial) 850 MMF 50/125 2000 (OM3) 70m (229.66 ft)
Central
wl (nm)
Fiber
mode
Fiber Diameter
Modal
bandwidth
(MHz*km)
4700 (OM4) 100m (328.08 ft)
Transmission distance
Aruba 25G SFP28 LC
eSR 400m MMF
XCVR (JL485A)
Aruba 25G SFP28 LC
LR 10km SMF
Transceiver (JL486A)
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Yes (partial) 850 MMF 50/125 2000 (OM3) 200m (656.16 ft)
4700 (OM4) 400m (1,312.34 ft)
Yes (partial) 1310 SMF 9/125 n/a 10km (6.21 miles)
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Table 32: Specifications for SFP28 optical transceiver modules
Product name (SKU) Optical parameters (dBm)
Transmit power Receive power
Aruba 25G SFP28 LC SR 100m MMF XCVR (JL484A) ' -8.4 to +2.4 -10.3 to +2.4
Aruba 25G SFP28 LC eSR 400m MMF XCVR (JL485A) -8.4 to+2.4 -10.3 to +2.4
Aruba 25G SFP28 LC LR 10km SMF Transceiver (JL486A) -7.0 to+2.0 -13.3 to +2.0
Table 33: Compatibility for the SFP28 transceiver modules
Product name SKU
Minimum software required
Comments
Aruba 6300 series All models M and F
Except JL762A
Aruba 6400
Modules
R0X39B, R0X40B, R0X41A, R0X42A,
R0X43A
R0X44A 10.04.2000
Aruba 8325 48Y8C
models
JL635A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL624A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL625A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
10.04.0001
10.04.3000
10.04.1000
Only supported in
SFP56 ports
R0X39A/R0X40A (revision
A) are no longer supported
for use in the 6400 series
R0X43A: 25G optics are not
supported in 10G SFP+
Supported in all
ports
SFP28 ports
10.02.0001 The 8325 requires
configuration of "interface
groups" (groups of 12
ports) to enable the use of
1G or 10G transceivers /
DACs in the SFP28 ports
(Interface Groups default to
25G speed).
See the Installation Guide
for details.
Aruba 8360 32Y4C
models
JL717A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL700A Port-to-Power model
n JL701A Power-to-Port model
10.06.0001 The 8360 32Y4C model
requires configuration of
"interface groups" only for
ports 1-4 (as group #1) to
enable the use of 10G
transceivers / DACs in the
SFP28 ports (Interface
Groups default to 25G
speed). Ports 1-4 on the
8360 32Y4C model do not
support 1G transceivers.
All other ports can
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Product name SKU
Minimum software required
Comments
individually auto-detect the
speed of the inserted xcvr.
Not applicable to the 24XF
(1G/10G) model
See the Installation Guide
for details.
Aruba 8360 16Y2C
models
Aruba 8400X
Modules
JL718A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL702A Port-to-Power model
n JL703A Power-to-Port model
JL687A 10.04.2000 JL687A 32p 25G module
10.06.0001
requires configuration of
"interface groups" (groups
of 4 ports) to enable use of
1G or 10G transceivers or
DACs in the SFP28 ports
(Interface Groups default to
25G speed). See the
Installation Guide for
details.
25G SFP28 Direct Attach over Copper (DAC) cables
Always refer to the Datasheet or QuickSpecs for the Switch product to see the current list of supported
transceivers.
Figure 14 SFP28 DAC copper cable
Direct Attach over Copper (DAC) cables have a minimum bend radius of typically 4x the diameter of the cable
(approximately a 1" bend radius). Handle DAC cables carefully to ensure that you do not crimp or bend the
cable beyond a 1" radius; otherwise, you risk damaging the cable.
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Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
Table 34: Specifications for SFP28 DACs
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate
Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 0.65m DAC Cable (JL487A) 0.65m (2.13 ft)
25 GbpsAruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 3m DAC Cable (JL488A) 3m (9.8ft)
Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 5m DAC Cable (JL489A) 5m (16.40 ft)
The following DAC cables are offered by HPE Servers and Systems and ordered using the specified part
number (these cables may not be available to order for Aruba-only partners). See the SERVER NETWORKING
TRANSCEIVER AND CABLE COMPATIBILITY MATRIX for compatibility with HPE interconnect products (on
hpe.com, search for "server networking transceiver and cable compatibility support matrix").
Table 35: Specifications for HPE SFP28 DACs (from HPE Server Products)
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate
HPE 25Gb SFP28 to SFP28 3m DAC (844477-B21) 3m (9.84 ft)
25 Gbps
HPE 25Gb SFP28 to SFP28 5m DAC (844480-B21) 5m (16.40 ft)
Table 36: Compatibility for the SFP28 DACs
Product name SKU
Aruba 6300 Switch
Series
Aruba 6400 modules
with SFP56 ports
All models M and F JL487A, JL488A, JL489A:
R0X39B, R0X40B
R0X41A, R0X42A, R0X43A
R0X44A JL487A, JL488A, JL489A:
Minimum software
required
10.04.0001
844477-B21 & 844480B21: Not supported
JL487A, JL488A, JL489A:
10.04.1000
Only supported in SFP56
ports
844477-B21 & 844480B21: Not supported
10.04.2000
Supported in all SFP28
ports
844477-B21 & 844480B21: Not supported
Comments
R0X39A/R0X40A
(revision A) are no
longer supported
for use in the 6400
series
R0X43A: 25G DACs
are not supported
in 10G SFP+ ports
Aruba 8325 48Y8C
models
JL635A displayed by CLI (show
system)
JL487A, JL488A, JL489A:
10.03.0030
844477-B21 & 844480-
The 8325 requires
configuration of
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required
Comments
8360 32Y4C models
n JL624A - Port-to-Power model
(FB)
n JL625A - Power-to-Port model
(BF)
JL717A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL700A Port-to-Power model
n JL701A Power-to-Port model
B21: 10.04.1000 "interface groups"
(groups of 12
ports) to enable
the use of 1G or
10G transceivers /
DACs in the SFP28
ports (Interface
Groups default to
25G speed).
See the Installation
Guide for details.
844477-B21 &
844480-B21:
verified against
HPE interconnects
listed in Support
for HPE Servers
and Systems
products
10.06.0001
844477-B21 & 844480B21: 10.06.0001
The 8360 32Y4C
model requires
configuration of
"interface groups"
only for ports 1-4
(as group #1) to
enable the use of
10G transceivers /
DACs in the SFP28
ports (Interface
Groups default to
25G speed). Ports
1-4 on the 8360
32Y4C model do
not support 1G
transceivers.All
other ports
canindividually
auto-detect
thespeed of the
inserted xcvr.Not
applicable to the
24XF(1G/10G)
model.
See the Installation
Guide for details.
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required
Comments
8360 16Y2C models
Aruba 8400X
Modules
JL718A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL702A Port-to-Power model
n JL703A Power-to-Port model
JL687A JL487A: Not Supported
10.06.0001
844477-B21 & 844480B21: 10.06.0001
JL488A, JL489A:
10.04.2000
844477-B21, 844480-B21:
10.06.0001
JL487A 0.65m DAC
not supported
The JL687A module
requires
configuration of
"interface groups"
(groups of 4 ports)
to enable the use
of 1G or 10G
transceivers /
DACs in the SFP28
ports (Interface
Groups default to
25G speed).
See the Installation
Guide for details.
25G SFP28 AOC (Active Optical Cable)
Figure 15 SFP28 25G AOC (Active Optical Cable)
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Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
Table 37: Specifications for SFP28 25G active optical cables
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate
Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 3m AOC (R0M44A) 3m (9.84 ft)
25 GbpsAruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 7m AOC (R0M45A) 5m (16.40 ft)
Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 15m AOC (R0Z21A) 15m (49.21 ft)
The following Active Optical Cable (AOC) products are offered by HPE Servers and Systems and ordered
using the specified part number (these cables may not be available to order for Aruba-only partners). See
the SERVER NETWORKING MATRIX for compatibility with HPE interconnect products (on hpe.com, search
for "server networking transceiver and cable compatibility support matrix").
Table 38: Specifications for HPE SFP28 AOCs (from HPE Server Products)
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate
HPE QSFP28 to 4x25G SFP28 7m AOC (845420-B21) 7m (22.9ft)
25 Gbps
HPE QSFP28 to 4x25G SFP28 15m AOC (845424-B21) 15m (49.2ft)
Table 39: Compatibility for the SFP28 25G active optical cables
Minimum soft-
Product
Name
SKU
ware required
R0M44A,
R0M45A,
R0Z21A
Aruba 8325
Switch
Series
8360 32Y4C
models
JL635A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL624A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
n JL625A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
JL717A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL700A Port-to-Power model
n JL701A Power-to-Port model
R0M44A, R0M45A,
R0Z21A:
10.03.0040
845420-B21,
845424-B21:
10.06.0001
R0M44A, R0M45A,
R0Z21A:
10.06.0001
Comments
The 8325 requires
configuration of "interface
groups" (groups of 12
ports) to enable the use of
1G or 10G transceivers /
DACs in the SFP28 ports
(Interface Groups default to
25G speed).
See the Installation Guide
for details.
The 8360 32Y4C model
requires configuration of
"interface groups" only for
ports 1-4 (as group #1) to
enable the use of 10G
transceivers / DACs in the
SFP28 ports (Interface
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Product
Name
SKU
Minimum software required
R0M44A,
R0M45A,
R0Z21A
Comments
Groups default to 25G
speed). Ports 1-4 on the
8360 32Y4C model do not
support 1G transceivers. All
other ports can individually
auto-detect the speed of
the inserted xcvr. Not
applicable to the 24XF
(1G/10G) model.
See the Installation Guide
for details.
8360 16Y2C
models
Aruba
8400X
Modules
JL718A displayed by CLI (show system)
n JL702A Port-to-Power model
n JL703A Power-to-Port model
JL687A R0M44A, R0M45A,
R0M44A, R0M45A,
R0Z21A:
10.06.0001
R0Z21A,
845420-B21,
845424-B21:
10.06.0001
The JL687A module
requires configuration of
"interface groups" (groups
of 4 ports) to enable the
use of 1G or 10G
transceivers / DACs in the
SFP28 ports (Interface
Groups default to 25G
speed).
See the Installation Guide
for details.
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Chapter 6
SFP+ Modules
SFP+ Modules
SFP+ Optical Transceiver Modules
In December 2017, Aruba introduced Revision D versions of 100M, 1G, and 10G transceivers. Revision D
products are structured to be specific alternate vendors as sources for the SKU#. Earlier Revision A, B, or C
product may have alternate vendors that we no longer actively ship, but remain as fully supported in earlier
and current products.
Some switch products will be specifying Revision D or Revision E (as is the case for the 8325 requiring J9151E
or later) transceivers for full support, while other products may support earlier (older) revision transceivers –
and some with specific 4x4 part numbers (see Identification of 4x4 Part Numbers for more information).
Always refer to the Datasheet or QuickSpecs for the Switch product to see the current list of supported
transceivers.
Figure 16 SFP+ optical transceiver modules
n
n
Although a 10G SFP+ transceiver module is the same physical dimensions of a 1G SFP
transceiver, a 10G transceiver will NOT operate in a 1G-only SFP port.
Many, although not all, 10G SFP+ ports have support to use a 1G SFP transceiver (or even a
100Mbps FX SFP transceiver).
See the QuickSpec for the switch product and verify if the 1G or 100Mbps SFP transceiver is
supported in the 10G SFP+ port.
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
SFP+ optical transceiver modules providea transmission rate of 10.31 Gbps and use LC connectors.
The specifications for Revision D and E transceiver products are the same as the specified Revision A, B, C
SKUs. Where support for a Revision A, B, or C transceiver existed, Revision D or E parts are also supported.
Not all earlier revisions can be re-used on newer products: Check the tables below and compare the 4x4
number of the part to the list of supported 4x4 numbers. See Identification of 4x4 Part Numbers for more
information.
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Table 40: Specifications for SFP+ optical transceiver modules
DOM - Digital
Product
Name (SKU)
Optical Mon-
itoring (4x4 part
Central
wl (nm)
Fiber
mode
Fiber diameter (µm)
#)
Bandwidth
(MHz*km)
Transmission
distance
HPE X132 10G
SFP+ LC SR
Transceiver
(J9150A)
Aruba 10G
SFP+ LC SR
300m MMF
XCVR (J9150D)
Aruba 10G
SFP+ LC SR
300m MMF
TAA XCVR
(JL748A)
HPE X132 10G
SFP+ LC LRM
Transceiver
(J9152A)
Aruba 10G
SFP+ LC LRM
220m MMF
XCVR (J9152D)
Yes
(1990-4391,
1990-4635,
1990-4634,
1990-4175)
Yes
(1990-4485)
See note below
regarding MCP.
850 MMF 50/125 4700 (OM4)
2000 (OM3)
500 (OM2)
400
62.5/125 200 (OM1)
160
1310 MMF 50/125 1500
500 (OM2)
400
62.5/125 200 (OM1)
160
SMF 9/125 N/A 300m (987.25 ft)
400m (1312.34
ft)
300 (984.25 ft)
82m (269.03 ft)
66m (216.54 ft)
33m (108.27 ft)
26m (85.30 ft)
220m (721.78 ft)
220m (721.78 ft)
100m (328.08 ft)
220m (721.78 ft)
220m (721.78 ft)
HPE X132 10G
SFP+ LC LR
Transceiver
(J9151A)
Aruba 10G
SFP+ LC LR
10km SMF
XCVR (J9151D
and J9151E)
Aruba 10G
SFP+ LC LR
10km SMF
TAA XCVR
(JL749A)
HPE X132 10G
SFP+ LC ER
Transceiver
(J9153A)
Aruba 10G
Yes
J9151A/J9151D:
(1990-4657,
1990-4694)
JL749A:
(1990-4751,
1990-4752)
Yes
(1990-4365,
1990-4656)
1310 SMF 9/125 N/A 10km (6.21
miles)
1550 SMF 9/125 N/A 40km (24.86
miles)
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DOM - Digital
Product
Name (SKU)
Optical Mon-
itoring (4x4 part
Central
wl (nm)
Fiber
mode
Fiber diameter (µm)
Bandwidth
(MHz*km)
Transmission
distance
#)
SFP+ LC ER
40km SMF
XCVR (J9153D)
J9152D 10G LRM (Long Reach Multimode) with 4x4 1990-4485 is tuned so that it does not require a Mode
Conditioning Patch (MCP) cable. Older J9152A with 4x4 numbers other than 1990-4485 may require an MCP
when you use OM1 or OM2 fiber cables. Never use mode conditioning patch cables for OM3 or OM4 fiber types.
For more information about mode conditioning patch cables, see related sections in the IEEE 802.3 standard.
10G LRM transceivers require an Electronic Dispersion Compensation (EDC) behind the SFP+ port to support
10G LRM technology. Switches with note "(or any type of 10G LRM technology)" cannot support any type of 10G
LRM transceiver (even under Unsupported Transceiver mode).
Table 41: Specifications for SFP+ optical transceiver modules
Optical parameters (dBm)
Product name (SKU)
Transmit power Receive power
HPE X132 10G SFP+ LC SR Transceiver (J9150A)
Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m MMF XCVR (J9150D)
Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m MMF TAA XCVR (JL748A)
HPE X132 10G SFP+ LC LRM Transceiver (J9152A)
Aruba 10G SFP+ LC LRM 220m MMF XCVR (J9152D)
HPE X132 10G SFP+ LC LR Transceiver (J9151A)
Aruba 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF XCVR (J9151D/J9151E)
Aruba 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF TAA XCVR (JL749A)
HPE X132 10G SFP+ LC ER Transceiver (J9153A)
Aruba 10G SFP+ LC ER 40km SMF XCVR (J9153D)
–7.3 to –1 –9.9 to +0.5
–6.5 to +0.5 –6.5 to +1.5
–8.2 to +0.5 –14.4 to +0.5
–4.7 to +4 –15.8 to –1
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Table 42: Compatibility for the SFP+ optical transceiver module
Minimum software required
Product
name
2530
Switch
Series
2540
Switch
Series
2910al
Switch
Series
2920
Switch
Series
2930F
Switch
Series
SKU
10G-SR, LR, LRM
(J9150A/J9150D,
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
10G-ER
(J9153A/J9153D)
Comments
J9152A/J9152D)
J9853A, J9854A,
J9855A, J9856A
JL354A, JL355A,
JL356A, JL357A
J9008A All W.15.07.0002 Unlisted models do not
J9726A, J9727A,
J9728A, J9729A,
J9836A
JL253A, JL254A,
JL255A, JL256A,
JL258A, JL263A,
JL264A, JL558A,
JL559A
All All Unlisted models do not
have SFP+ ports.
All (J9150A/J9150D and
J9151A/J9151D only)
J9152A/J9152D (LRM) is not
supported in any 2540
model
All For use in an installed
J9150A/J9150D and
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E: All
versions
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
16.10.0006
J9152A/J9152D (or any type
of 10G LRM technology) is
not supported in any 2930F
model
All
All Unlisted models do not
J9152A/J9152D (or any
type of 10G LRM
technology) is not
supported in any 2540
model
have SFP+ ports.
J9731A Aruba 2920 2port 10GbE SFP+
Module.
have SFP+ ports.
J9152A/J9152D (or any
type of 10G LRM
technology) is not
supported in any 2930F
model.
2930M
Switch
Series
JL319A, JL320A,
JL321A, JL322A,
JL323A, JL324A
R0M67A, R0M68A
J9150A/J9150D,
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
J9152A/J9152D:All versions
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
16.10.0006
J9150A/J9150D,
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
J9152A/J9152D:
WC.16.05.xxxx
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
16.10.0006
All For use in an installed
JL083A Aruba
3810M/2930M 4SFP+
MACsec Module.
WC.16.05
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Minimum software required
Product
name
3500yl
Switch
Series
3800
Switch
Series
3810M
Switch
Series
SKU
10G-SR, LR, LRM
(J9150A/J9150D,
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
J9152A/J9152D)
J8692A, J8693A,
J9310A, J9311A
J9575A, J9576A,
J9573A, J9574A,
J9584A
JL071A, JL072A,
JL073A, JL074A,
JL076A
JL075A J9150A/J9150D,
K.14.50 and later K.15.02.0004 and
All All Unlisted models do not
J9150A/J9150D,
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
J9152A/J9152D:All versions
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
16.10.0006
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
J9152A/J9152D:All versions
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
16.10.0006
10G-ER
Comments
(J9153A/J9153D)
For use in an installed
later
All For use in an installed
All For use in the JL075A
J9312A 10GbE 2-port
SFP+/2-port CX4 yl
Module.
have SFP+ ports.
JL083A Aruba
3810M/2930M 4SFP+
MACsec Module
SFP+ ports or in an
installed JL083A Aruba
3810M/2930M 4SFP+
MACsec Module
5400zl
Switch
Series
5400R
Switch
Series
J9309A K.14.39 K.15.02.0004 The J9309A 4-port SFP+
module supports only
10G transceivers.
10G ER (J9153A/D)
transceivers are limited
to a maximum of two
transceivers per J9309A
or J9538A modules
when used in a 5400zl
or 8200zl chassis.
J9538A, J9548A,
J9536A
J9538A, J9548A,
J9536A
J9990A, J9993A
K.15.02.0004 K.15.02.0004
J9150A/J9150D,
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
J9152A/J9152D:All versions
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
16.10.0006
J9150A/J9150D,
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
J9152A/J9152D:KB.15.17
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
16.10.0006
All
KB.15.17
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Minimum software required
Product
name
Aruba
6100
Switch
Series
SKU
10G-SR, LR, LRM
(J9150A/J9150D,
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
J9152A/J9152D)
All models 10.06.0001
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
J9152A/J9152D (or any type
of 10G LRM technology) is
not supported in the 6100
Series
10G-ER
(J9153A/J9153D)
J9153D 10G ER not
supported on the
6100 series
Comments
Only the listed 4x4 parts
are fully supported
J9150A/J9150D
n 1990-4391
n 1990-4175
n 1990-4635
n 1990-4634
J9151A/J9151D
n 1990-4657
n 1990-4727
n 1990-4694
J9151E
n 1990-4727
n 1990-4694
J9152A/J9152D (or any
type of 10G LRM
technology) is not
supported on the 6100
Series
6120
Switch
Series
6200yl
Switch
Series
Aruba
6200
Switch
Series
516733-B21
All Not supported 498358-B21 (6120G/XG)
(6120XG)
J8992A K.14.50 K.15.02.0004
All models
J9150A/J9150D and
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E:
10.04.1000
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
J9152A/J9152D (or any type
10.04.1000
Only the listed 4x4
parts are fully
supported
J9153A/J9153D
n 1990-4365
n 1990-4656
of 10G LRM technology) is
not supported in this series
has 1GB SFP and 10G
XFP or CX4 ports and
does not support these
SFP+ transceivers.
J8992A fixed SFP ports
are 1GB and do not
support these SFP+
transceivers.
For use in an installed
J9312A 10GbE 2-port
SFP+/2-port CX4 yl
Module.
Only the listed 4x4 parts
are fully supported
J9150A/J9150D
n 1990-4391
n 1990-4175
n 1990-4635
n 1990-4634
J9151A/J9151D
n 1990-4657
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Minimum software required
Product
name
Aruba
6300
Switch
Series
SKU
All models (M and
F) except JL762A
10G-SR, LR, LRM
(J9150A/J9150D,
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
J9152A/J9152D)
J9150A/J9150D and
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E:
10.04.1000
Except JL762A: 10.04.3000
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
J9152A/J9152D (or any type
of 10G LRM technology) is
not supported in this series
10G-ER
(J9153A/J9153D)
10.04.0001
J9153A/J9153D
n 1990-4365
n 1990-4656
Comments
n 1990-4727
n 1990-4694
J9151E
n 1990-4727
n 1990-4694
J9152A/J9152D (or any
type of 10G LRM
technology) is not
supported on the 6200
Series
J9150A/J9150D
n 1990-4391
n 1990-4175
n 1990-4635
n 1990-4634
J9151A/J9151D
n 1990-4657
n 1990-4727
n 1990-4694
J9151E
n 1990-4727
n 1990-4694
J9152A/J9152D (or any
type of 10G LRM
technology) is not
supported in the 6300
series
Aruba
6400
Modules
R0X39B, R0X40B
R0X41A, R0X42A,
R0X43A
J9150A/J9150D and
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E:
10.04.1000
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
J9152A/J9152D (or any type
of 10G LRM technology) is
not supported in this series
10.04.1000
R0X38A/R0X39A/R0X40A
(revision A) are no
longer supported for
use in the 6400
modules.
J9150A/J9150D
n 1990-4391
n 1990-4175
n 1990-4635
n 1990-4634
J9151A/J9151D
n 1990-4657
n 1990-4727
n 1990-4694
J9151E
n 1990-4727
n 1990-4694
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Minimum software required
Product
name
6600
Switch
Series
8200zl
Switch
Series
SKU
10G-SR, LR, LRM
(J9150A/J9150D,
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
10G-ER
(J9153A/J9153D)
Comments
J9152A/J9152D)
J9152A/J9152D (or any
R0X44A
J9150A/J9150D and
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E:
10.04.2000
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
10.04.2000
J9153A/J9153D
n 1990-4365
n 1990-4656
Not supported
J9152A/J9152D (or any type
of 10G LRM technology) is
not supported in this series
J9264A, J9265A K.14.03 K.15.02.0004
J9452A K.14.24 K.15.02.0004
J9309A K.14.39 K.15.02.0004 The J9309A four-port
type of 10G LRM
technology) is not
supported in any of the
6400 modules
SFP+ module only
supports 10G
transceivers.
Aruba
8320
48p 10G
SFP/SFP+
and 6p
40G
QSFP+
Switch
J9538A, J9548A,
J9536A
JL479A
K.15.02.0004 K.15.02.0004 10G ER (J9153A/D)
transceivers are limited
to a maximum of two
transceivers per J9309A
or J9538A modules
when used in a 5400zl
or 8200zl chassis.
J9150A/J9150D and
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E:
10.03.0001
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
J9152A/J9152D (or any type
of 10G LRM technology) is
not supported in this series
All Only the listed 4x4 parts
are fully supported
J9150A/J9150D
n 1990-4391
n 1990-4175
n 1990-4635
n 1990-4634
J9151A/J9151D
n 1990-4657
n 1990-4727
n 1990-4694
J9151E
n 1990-4727
n 1990-4694
J9152A/J9152D (or any
type of 10G LRM
technology) is not
supported on the 8320
Series
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Minimum software required
Product
name
Aruba
8325
48Y8C
Switch
SKU
JL635A displayed
by CLI
(show system)
n JL624A - Port-
to-Power
model (FB)
n JL625A -
Power-to-Port
model (BF)
10G-SR, LR, LRM
(J9150A/J9150D,
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
J9152A/J9152D)
J9150A/J9150D and J9151E:
10.03.0030
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
J9152A/J9152D (or any type
of 10G LRM technology) is
not supported in this series
10G-ER
(J9153A/J9153D)
10.03.0030
Only the listed 4x4
parts are fully
supported
J9153A/J9153D
n 1990-4365
n 1990-4656
Comments
Only the listed 4x4 parts
are fully supported
J9150A/J9150D
n 1990-4391
n 1990-4175
n 1990-4635
n 1990-4634
8325 is only compatible
with J9151E or later. Do
not attempt to use
J9151D or earlier.
J9151E
n1990-4727
n1990-4694
J9152A/J9152D (or any
type of 10G LRM
technology) is not
supported in the 8325
switches.
The 8325 requires
configuration of
"interface groups"
(groups of 12 ports) to
enable the use of 1G or
10G transceivers / DACs
in the SFP28 ports
(Interface Groups
default to 25G speed)..
See the Installation
Guide for details.
Aruba
8360
Switch
Series
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8360 32Y4C
models JL717A
displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL700A Port-to-
Power model
n JL701A Power-
to-Port model
8360 16Y2C
models JL718A
displayed by CLI
8360 16Y2C
models JL718A
displayed by CLI
(show system)
10.06.0001
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
J9152A/J9152D (or any type
of 10G LRM technology) is
not supported in this series
10.06.0001
Only the listed 4x4
parts are fully
supported
J9153A/J9153D
n 1990-4365
n 1990-4656
Only the listed 4x4 parts
are fully supported
J9150A/J9150D
n 1990-4391
n 1990-4175
n 1990-4635
n 1990-4634
J9151A/J9151D
n 1990-4657
n 1990-4727
n 1990-4694
J9151E
n 1990-4727
n 1990-4694
J9152A/J9152D (or any
Page 58
Minimum software required
Product
name
SKU
n JL702A Port-to-
Power model
n JL703A Power-
to-Port model
8360 24XF2C
models JL722A
displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL710A Port-to-
Power model
n JL711A Power-
to-Port model
10G-SR, LR, LRM
(J9150A/J9150D,
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
J9152A/J9152D)
10G-ER
(J9153A/J9153D)
Comments
type of 10G LRM
technology) is not
supported on this series.
The 8360 32Y4C model
requires configuration
of "interface groups"
only for ports 1-4 (as
group #1) to enable the
use of 10G transceivers
/ DACs in the SFP28
ports (Interface Groups
default to 25G speed).
Ports 1-4 on the 8360
32Y4C model do not
support 1G transceivers.
All other ports can
individually auto-detect
the speed of the
inserted xcvr.
Not applicable to the
24XF(1G/10G) model.
See the Installation
Guide for details.
Aruba
8400X
modules
JL363A
JL687A
For JL363A module:
J9150A/J9150D and
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
J9152A/J9152D: 10.00.0001
JL748A/JL749A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
10G LRM technology is
supported only on the
JL363A module
For JL687A module:
J9150A/J9150D and
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
J9152A/J9152D: 10.04.2000
J9152A/J9152D (or any type
of 10G LRM technology) is
not supported in the JL687A
JL363A: All
JL687A: 10.04.2000
Only the listed 4x4 parts
are fully supported
J9150A/J9150D
n 1990-4391
n 1990-4175
n 1990-4635
n 1990-4634
J9151E
n 1990-4727
n 1990-4694
JL363A module:
supports
J9152A/J9152D
n 1990-4485
JL687A module does
NOT support
J9152A/J9152D (or any
type of 10G LRM
technology).
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Minimum software required
Product
name
SKU
10G-SR, LR, LRM
(J9150A/J9150D,
J9151A/J9151D/J9151E,
10G-ER
(J9153A/J9153D)
Comments
J9152A/J9152D)
module.
J9152D 10G LRM with 4x4 1990-4485 is tuned so that it does not require the use of a mode conditioning patch
(MCP) cable. Using an MCP with a J9152D will reduce the light levels and may trigger an "Rx power low" alarm.
Older J9152A with 4x4 #s other than 1990-4485 may require an MCP when you use OM1 or OM2 fiber cables.
Never use mode conditioning patch cables for OM3 or OM4 fiber types. For more information about mode
conditioning patch cables, see related parts in the IEEE 802.3 standard.
The JL687A module
requires configuration
of "interface groups"
(groups of 4 ports) to
enable the use of 1G or
10G transceivers / DACs
in the SFP28 ports
(Interface Groups
default to 25G speed)
See the Installation
Guide for details.
10G SFP+ Copper Transceiver Modules
Figure 17 10G SFP+ copper transceiver module
Models, specifications, and compatibility
Table 43: Specifications for SFP+ copper transceiver modules
Product name (SKU)
Aruba 10GBASE-T SFP+ RJ45 30m Cat6A XCVR (JL563A) 30 m (98.43 ft) 10G STP
**See Transmission distance
Transmission
distance
Data
rate
Cable
type
Cat6A**
Connector
type
RJ-45
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Table 44: Compatibility for SFP+ copper transceiver modules
Product name SKU
Minimum software
required (JL563A)
Comments
Aruba 6100 Switch
Series
Aruba 6200 Switch
Series
Aruba 6300 Switch
Series
Aruba 6400 Modules
Aruba 8320 48p
10G SFP/SFP+ and
6p 40G QSFP+
Switch
All models Not supported Not supported
All models 10.04.1000 JL563A does not support flow control
and only operates at 10G speed (does
not auto-negotiate to 1G)
All models M and F 10.04.0001 JL563A can be used in all SFP+ or
SFP56 ports; no quantity limit.
JL563A does not support flow control
and only operates at 10G speed (does
not auto-negotiate to 1G).
R0X39B, R0X40B,
R0X41A, R0X42A,
R0X43A
10.04.1000 R0X39A/R0X40A (revision A) are no
longer supported for use in the 6400
series
JL563A can be used in all SFP+ , SFP28,
or SFP56 ports; no quantity limit.
R0X44A 10.04.2000
JL563A does not support flow control
and only operates at 10G speed (does
not auto-negotiate to 1G).
JL479A 10.01.0011 JL563A does not support flow control
and only operates at 10G speed (does
not auto-negotiate to 1G). It is only supported in ports 1 – 12. Use in any other
port generates an incompatible interface error (meaning the port does not
support the use of this transceiver);
move to a supported port. A maximum
of 12 JL563A transceivers can be used
in a switch.
Aruba 8325 48Y8C JL635A displayed by
CLI (show system)
n JL624A - Port-to-
Power model (FB)
n JL625A - Power-to-
Port model (BF)
10.03.0030 JL563A does not support flow control
and only operates at 10G speed (does
not auto-negotiate to 1G).
A maximum of 12 JL563A transceivers
can be used in a switch.
It is only supported in the top two rows,
ports 1 - 17. It is disallowed in ports 3,
6, 9, 12, and 15. Use in any other port
generates an incompatible interface
error (meaning the port does not
support the use of this transceiver);
move to a supported port.
The 8325 requires configuration of
"interface groups(groups of 12 ports)
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required (JL563A)
Comments
to enable the use of 1G or 10G
transceivers / DACs in the SFP28 ports
(Interface Groups default to 25G
speed).
See the Installation Guide for details.
Aruba 8360 Switch
Series
8360 32Y4C models
JL717A displayed by
CLI (show system)
n JL700A Port-to-
Power model
n JL701A Power-to-
Port model
8360 16Y2C models
JL718A displayed by
CLI (show system)
n JL702A Port-to-
Power model
n JL703A Power-to-
Port model
8360 24XF2C models
JL722A displayed by
CLI (show system)
n JL710A Port-to-
Power model
n JL711A Power-to-
Port model
10.06.0001 JL563A does not support flow control
and only operates at 10G speed (does
not auto-negotiate to 1G).
JL563A transceivers can be used in all
SFP or SFP28 ports in the 8360 switch
(unlike the 8320 & 8325).
The 8360 32Y4C model requires
configuration of "interface groups"
only for ports 1-4 (as group #1) to
enable the use of 10G transceivers /
DACs in the SFP28 ports (Interface
Groups default to 25G speed).
Ports 1-4 on the 8360 32Y4C model do
not support 1G transceivers.
All other ports can individually autodetect the speed of the inserted xcvr.
Not applicable to the 24XF(1G/10G)
model.
See the Installation Guide for details.
Aruba 8400X Modules
JL363A
JL687A
10.00.0018
10.04.2000
JL563A does not support 1G operation;
only 10G. It is only supported in ports 1
- 12. A maximum of 12 JL563A
transceivers can be used in the JL363A
module.
The JL687A 32p 25G module can
support the use of the JL563A
transceiver in all 32 ports.
The JL687A module requires
configuration of "interface groups"
(groups of 4 ports) to enable the use of
1G or 10G transceivers / DACs in the
SFP28 ports (Interface Groups default
to 25G speed).
See the Installation Guide for details.
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SFP+ DAC Cables
Figure 18 SFP+ DAC cable
Direct Attach over Copper (DAC) cables have a minimum bend radius of typically 4x the diameter of the cable
(approximately a 1" bend radius). Handle DAC cables carefully to ensure that you do not crimp or bend the
cable beyond a 1" radius; otherwise, you risk damaging the cable.
Where support for a Revision A, B, or C transceiver existed, Revision D or E parts are also supported. Not all
earlier revisions can be re-used on newer product: Check the tables below and compare the 4x4 number of
the part to the list of supported 4x4 numbers. SeeIdentification of 4x4 Part Numbers for more
information.
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Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
The specifications for Revision D transceiver products are the same as the specified Revision A, B, and C
SKUs.
Table 45: Specifications for SFP+ DACs
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate
HPE X242 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m DAC Cable (J9281B)
Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m DAC Cable (J9281D)
HPE X242 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m DAC Cable (J9283B)
Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m DAC Cable (J9283D)
HPE X242 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 7m DAC Cable (J9285B)
Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 7m DAC Cable (J9285D)
10G 7m DACs require a PHY behind the SFP+ port to support >5m DAC technology. Switches with a note "or any
type of 7m DAC is not supported" cannot support any type of 10G 7m DAC (even under Unsupported
Transceiver mode). 5m DACs may work with Allow-Unsupported-Transceiver enabled.
1 m (3.28 ft)
3 m (9.84 ft)
10 Gbps
7 m (22.97 ft)
The following DAC cables are offered by HPE Servers and Systems and ordered using the specified part
number (these cables may not be available to order for Aruba-only partners). See the SERVER NETWORKING
TRANSCEIVER AND CABLE COMPATIBILITY MATRIX for compatibility with HPE interconnect products (on
hpe.com, search for "server networking transceiver and cable compatibility support matrix").
Table 46: Specifications for HPE SFP+ DACs (from HPEServer Products)
Product name (SKU) Cable length Data rate
HPE BLc 10G SFP+ SFP+ 3m DAC Cable (487655-B21) 3m (9.84 ft)
10 Gbps
HPE BLc 10G SFP+ SFP+ 5m DAC Cable (537963-B21) 5m (16.40 ft)
Table 47: (AOS-Switch) Compatibility for the SFP+ DACs (and specifics for HPE Server cables)
Minimum software required
Pro
SKU
duct name
(J9281B/J9281D,
J9283B/J9283D,
Comments
J9285B/J9285D)
2530 Switch Series J9853A, J9854A,
J9855A, J9856A
2540 Switch Series JL354A, JL355A,
JL356A, JL357A
2910al Switch J9145A, J9146A, W.14.28 For use in the J9008A 2-port
All Unlisted models do not have
SFP+
ports.
All (J9281B/J9281D
andJ9283B/J9283D only. See
comments for exception)
J9285B/J9285D or any type
of 7m DAC is not supported
in any of these series.
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Pro
SKU
duct name
(J9281B/J9281D,
J9283B/J9283D,
Comments
J9285B/J9285D)
Series J9147A, J9148A 10GbE SFP+ al module.
2920 itch Series J9726A, J9727A,
J9728A, J9729A,
J9836A
2930F Switch Series JL253A, JL254A,
JL255A, JL256A,
JL258A, JL263A,
JL264A, JL558A,
JL559A
2930M Switch
Series
3500yl Switch
Series
JL319A, JL320A,
JL321A, JL322A,
JL323A, JL324A
J8692A, J8693A,
J9310A, J9311A
All The SFP ports on the models
listed do not support these
10G SFP+ cables. For use in
an installed J9731A Aruba
2920 2-port 10GbE SFP+ .
All (J9281B/J9281D and J928
3B/J9283D only. See comment
for exception)
All For use in an installed
K.14.50 For use in an installed
Unlisted models do not have
10G SFP+ports.
J9285B/J9285D or any type
of 7m DAC is not supported
in any of these series.
JL083A Aruba
3810M/2930M 4SFP+
MACsec Module
J9285B/9285D (7m DAC) is
supported in all 2930M
models.
J9312A 10GbE 2-port
SFP+/2-port CX4 yl Module.
3800 Switch Series J9575A, J9576A,
J9573A, J9574A,
J9584A
3810M Switch
Series
5400zl Switch
Series
JL071A, JL072A,
JL073A, JL074A,
JL076A
JL075A All For use in the JL075A SFP+
J9309A K.14.39 The J9309A 4-port SFP+
All Unlisted models not do not
have SFP+ ports.
All For use in an installed
JL083A Aruba
3810M/2930M 4SFP+
MACsec Module.
ports or used in an installed
JL083A Aruba
3810M/2930M 4SFP+
MACsec Module.
module only supports 10G
transceivers.
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Pro
duct name
SKU
Minimum software required
(J9281B/J9281D,
J9283B/J9283D,
J9285B/J9285D)
Comments
J9538A, J9548A,
J9536A
5400R Switch Series J9538A, J9548A,
J9536A
J9990A, J9993A KB.15.17
6120 Switch Series 516733-B21 All
6200yl Switch
Series
6600 Switch Series J9264A, J9265A,
8200zl Switch
Series
J8992A K.14.50 J8992A fixed SFP ports are
J9452A
J9309A K.14.39 The J9309A 4-port SFP+
K.15.02.0004
All
K.14.32
1GB and do not support
these SFP+ copper cables.
For use in an installed
J9312A 10GbE 2-port
SFP+/2-port CX4 yl Module.
module only supports 10G
transceivers.
J9538A, J9548A,
J9536A
Table 48: (AOS-CX)Compatibility for the SFP+ DACs (and specifics for HPE Server cables)
K.15.02.0004
Minimum software
required (J9281D,
Product name SKU
J9283D, J9285D,
Comments
487655-B21, 537963B21)
Aruba 6100
Switch Series
Aruba 6200
Switch Series
All models J9281B/J9281D,
J9283B/J9283D: not
supported
487655-B21, 537963B21: not supported
All models J9281B/J9281D and
J9283B/J9283D only. See
comment for exception):
10.04.1000
487655-B21and 537963-
J9285B/J9285D or any type of 7m
DAC technology is not supported in
any of these series.
Only the listed 4x4 parts are fully
supported:
J9281B/J9281D
n 8121-1151
n 8121-1300
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required (J9281D,
J9283D, J9285D,
Comments
487655-B21, 537963B21)
B21: not supported J9283B/J9283D
n 8121-1152
n 8121-1298
J9285B/J9285D or any type of 7m
DAC is not supported any 6200
model.
Aruba 6300
Switch Series
Aruba 6400
Modules
All models M and F J9281B/J9281D and
J9283B/J9283D only. See
comment for exception):
10.04.0001
487655-B21and 537963B21: not supported
R0X39B, R0X40B
R0X41A, R0X42A,R0X43A
J9281B/J9281D and
J9283B/J9283D only. See
comment for exception):
10.04.1000
487655-B21and 537963B21: not supported
R0X44A
J9281B/J9281D and
J9283B/J9283D only. See
comment for exception):
10.04.2000
487655-B21and 537963B21: not supported
Only the listed 4x4 parts are fully
supported
J9281B/J9281D
n 8121-1151
n 8121-1300
J9283B/J9283D
n 8121-1152
n 8121-1298
J9285B/J9285D or any type of 7m
DAC is not supported in any 6300
model.
R0X39A/R0X40A (revision A) are no
longer supported for use in the
6400 series.
J9281B/J9281D
n 8121-1151
n 8121-1300
J9283B/J9283D
n 8121-1152
n 8121-1298
J9285B/J9285D or any type of 7m
DAC is not supported in any 6400
modules.
Aruba 8320 48p
10G SFP
/SFP+ and 6p 40G
QSFP+ Switch
JL479A J9281B/J9281D and
J9283B/J9283D only. See
comment for exception):
10.00.0006
487655-B21and 537963B21: 10.04.1000
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J9281D
n 8121-1151
n 8121-1300
J9283D:
n 8121-1152
n 8121-1298
J9285B/J9285D or any type of 7m
DAC is not supported in the 8320
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required (J9281D,
J9283D, J9285D,
487655-B21, 537963B21)
Comments
models.
487655-B21 and 537963- B21: See
Support for HPE Servers and
Systems products for HPE
Interconnect support.
Aruba 8325
48Y8C Switch
JL635A displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL624A - Port-to-
Power model (FB)
n JL625A - Power-to-
Port model (BF)
J9281B/J9281D and
J9283B/J9283D only. See
comment for exception):
10.02.0001
487655-B21and 537963B21: 10.04.1000
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J9281D:
n 8121-1151
n 8121-1300
J9283D:
n 8121-1152
n 8121-1298
J9285B/J9285D or any type of 7m
DAC is not supported in the 8325
models.
487655-B21 and 537963- B21: See
Support for HPE Servers and
Systems products for HPE
Interconnect support.
The 8325 requires configuration of
"interface groups" (in groups of 12
ports) to enable use of 1G or 10G
transceivers or DACs in the SFP28
ports (Interface Groups default to
25G speed).
See the Installation Guide for
details.
Aruba 8360
Switch Series
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8360 32Y4C models
JL717A displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL700A Port-to-Power
model
n JL701A Power-to-Port
model
8360 16Y2C models
JL718A displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL702A Port-to-Power
model
J9281B/J9281D and
J9283B/J9283D only. See
comment for exception):
10.06.0001
487655-B21and 537963B21: 10.06.0001
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J9281B/J9281D:
n 8121-1151
n 8121-1300
J9283B/J9283D:
n 8121-1152
n 8121-1298
J9285B/J9285D or any type of 7m
DAC is not supported in the 8360
models.
487655-B21 and 537963- B21: See
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required (J9281D,
J9283D, J9285D,
487655-B21, 537963B21)
Comments
n JL703A Power-to-Port
model
8360 24XF2C models
JL722A displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL710A Port-to-Power
model
n JL711A Power-to-Port
model
Support for HPE Servers and
Systems products for HPE
Interconnect support.
The 8360 32Y4C model requires
configuration of "interface groups"
only for ports 1-4 (as group #1) to
enable the use of 10G transceivers
/ DACs in the SFP28 ports
(Interface Groups default to 25G
speed).
Ports 1-4 on the 8360 32Y4C
model do not support 1G
transceivers.
All other ports can individually
auto-detect the speed of the
inserted xcvr.
Not applicable to the 24XF
(1G/10G) model.
See the Installation Guide for
details.
Aruba 8400X
modules
JL363A J9281D, J9283D, J9285D:
10.00.0003
487655-B21and 537963B21: 10.06.0001
JL687A J9281D, J9283D, J9285D:
10.04.2000
487655-B21and 537963B21: 10.06.0001
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J9281B/J9281D:
n 8121-1151,
n 8121-1300
J9283B/J9283D:
n 8121-1152,
n 8121-1298
J9285B/J9285D:
n 8121-1154,
n 8121-1305
n 8121-1724
JL687A 32p 25G module requires
configuration of "interface groups"
(groups of 4 ports) to enable use of
1G or 10G transceivers or DACs in
the SFP28 ports (Interface Groups
default to 25G speed). See the
8400 Installation Guide for details.
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Chapter 7
SFP Modules
SFP Modules
Gigabit SFP Optical Transceiver Modules
In December 2017, Aruba introduced Revision D versions of 100M, 1G, and 10G transceivers. Revision D
products are structured to be specific alternative vendors as sources for the SKU#. Earlier Revision A, B, or C
product may have alternative vendors that we no longer actively ship, but remain as fully supported in
earlier and current products.
Some switch products will be specifying Revision D transceivers for full support, while other products may
support earlier (older) revision transceivers – and some with specific 4x4 part numbers (see Identification of
4x4 Part Numbers for moreinformation).
Always refer to the Datasheet or QuickSpecs for the Switch product to see the current list of supported
transceivers.
Figure 19 Gigabit or 100-Megabit SFP optical transceiver module
n
n
Although a 10G SFP+ transceiver module has the same physical dimensions of a 1G SFP
transceiver, a 10G transceiver will NOT operate in a 1G SFP port.
Many, although not all, 10G SFP+ ports have support to use a 1G SFP transceiver (or even a
100Mbps FX SFP transceiver). See the QuickSpec for the Switch product and verify if the 1G or
100Mbps SFP transceiver is supported in the 10G SFP+ port.
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
Gigabit SFP optical transceiver modules use LC connectors.
The specifications for Revision D transceiver products are the same as the specified Revision A, B, and C
SKUs. Where support for a Revision A, B, or C transceiver existed, Revision D or E parts are also supported.
Not all earlier revisions can be re-used on newer product: Check the tables below and compare the 4x4
number of the part to the list of supported 4x4 numbers. See Identification of 4x4 Part Numbers for more
information.
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Table 49: Specifications for Gigabit SFP optical transceiver modules
DOM - Digital
Product
name (SKU)
Optical Mon-
itoring (4x4
Central wl
(nm)
Fiber
mode
Fiber diameter (µm)
part #)
Modal bandwidth
(MHz*km)
Transmission
distance
HPE X121 1G
SFP LC SX
Transceiver
(J4858C)
Aruba 1G SFP
LC SX 500m
MMF XCVR
(J4858D)
Aruba 1G SFP
LC SX 500m
MMF TAA
XCVR (JL745A)
HPE X121 1G
SFP LC LX
Transceiver
(J4859C)
Aruba 1G SFP
LC LX 10km
SMF XCVR
(J4859D)
Aruba 1G SFP
LC LX 10km
SMF TAA XCVR
(JL746A)
Yes
(1990-4395 &
1990-4415)
Yes
(1990-4116,
1990-4414, &
1990-4608)
850 MMF 50/125 500 (OM2)
400
62.5/125 200 (OM1)
160
1310 SMF 9/125 N/A 10km (6.21 miles)
MMF 50/125 500 or 400 550m (1804.46 ft)
MMF 62.5/125 500 550m (1804.46 ft)
550m (1804.46 ft)
500 m (1640.42
ft)
275m (902.23 ft)
220m (721.78 ft)
HPE X121 1G
SFP LC LH
Transceiver
(J4860C)
Aruba 1G SFP
LC LH 70km
SMF XCVR
(J4860D)
Table 50: Specifications for Gigabit SFP optical transceiver modules
Yes
(1990-4363)
1550 SMF 9/125 N/A 70km (43.49
Optical parameters (dBm)
Product name (SKU)
Transmit power Receive power
HPE X121 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver (J4858C)
Aruba 1G SFP LC SX 500m MMF XCVR (J4858D)
–9.5 to 0 –17 to –3
miles)
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Product name (SKU)
Aruba 1G SFP LC SX 500m MMF TAA XCVR (JL745A)
Optical parameters (dBm)
Transmit power Receive power
HPE X121 1G SFP LC LX Transceiver (J4859C)
Aruba 1G SFP LC LX 10km SMF XCVR (J4859D)
Aruba 1G SFP LC LX 10km SMF TAA XCVR (JL746A)
HPE X121 1G SFP LC LH Transceiver (J4860C)
Aruba 1G SFP LC LH 70km SMF XCVR (J4860D)
Table 51: Compatibility for Gigabit SFP optical transceiver modules
–9.5 to –3 –20 to –3
0 to +5 –22 to –3
Minimum software
required
Product name SKU
(J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D)
2510 Switch
Series
2520 Switch
Series
2530 Switch
Series
J9019A/B, J9020A,
J9279A, J9280A
J9137A, J9138A, J9298A,
J9299A
J9772A, J9773A, J9774A,
J9775A, J9776A, J9777A,
J9778A, J9779A, J9780A,
J9781A, J9782A, J9783A,
J9853A, J9854A, J9855A,
J9856A
All
All
All
Comments
2540 Switch
Series
2600 Switch
Series
2610 Switch
Series
2615-8-PoE
Switch
2620 Switch
Series
2800 Switch
Series
2810 Switch
Series
JL354A, JL355A, JL356A,
JL357A
J4899A/B/C, J4900A/B/C,
J8164A, J8165A, J8762A
J9085A, J9086A, J9087A,
J9088A, J9089A
J9565A All
J9623A, J9624A, J9625A,
J9626A, J9627A
J4903A, J4904A i.08.103
J9021A, J9022A All
All
H.08.98
All
All
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required
(J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D)
Comments
2900 Switch
Series
2910al Switch
Series
2915-8G-PoE
Switch
2920 Series
Switches
2930F Series
Switches
2930M Switch
Series
J9049A, J9050A T.13.45
J9145A, J9146A, J9147A,
J9148A
J9562A All
J9726A, J9727A, J9728A,
J9729A, J9836A
JL253A, JL254A, JL255A,
JL256A, JL258A, JL259A,
JL260A, JL261A, JL262A,
JL263A, JL264A, JL557A,
JL558A, JL559A
JL319A, JL320A, JL321A,
JL322A, JL323A, JL324A
All For use in the SFP ports on the
All For use in the SFP ports on the
J4858C/D, J4859C/D,
J4860C/D: All WC Software
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
WC 16.10.0006
J4858C/D, J4859C/D,
J4860C/D: All WC Software
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
WC 16.10.0006
models listed, and in the J9008A
2-port 10GbE SFP+ al module.
models listed. Also for use in the
dual-speed SFP+ ports of the
J9731A 2-Port 10GbE SFP+
Module.
For use in SFP ports on switch
and an installed JL083A Aruba
3810M/2930M 4SFP+ MACsec
Module.
3400cl Switch
Series
3500 Series
Switches
3500yl Switch
Series
3800 Switch
Series
3810M Switch
Series
4200gl Switch
Series
J4905A, J4906A All
J9470A, J9471A, J9472A,
J9473A
J8692A, J8693A All For use in the SFP ports on the
J9310A, J9311A K.14.50
J9573A, J9574A, J9575A,
J9576A, J9584A
JL071A, JL072A, JL073A,
JL074A, JL076A, JL075A
J4893A, J4908A G.07.103
K.14.31
All
J4858C/D, J4859C/D,
J4860C/D: All Software
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
16.10.0006
models listed, and in an installed
J9312A 10GbE 2-port SFP+/2-port
CX4 yl Model
For use in the JL075A 3810M
switch. Also for use in any 3810M
switch with a JL083A Aruba
3810M/2930M 4SFP+ MACsec
Module installed.
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required
(J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D)
Comments
4200vl Switch
Series
5300xl Switch
Series
5400zl Switch
Series
5400R Switch
Series
Aruba 6100
Switch Series
J8776A, J9033A All
J4878A/B, J4907A E.10.36
J8705A, J8706A All
J9308A, J9309A K.14.34
J9537A, J9549A, J9535A,
K.15.02.0004 The J9538A 8-port SFP+ v2
J9637A, J9538A, J9548A,
J9536A
J9537A, J9549A, J9535A,
J9637A, J9538A, J9548A,
J9536A
J4858C/D, J4859C/D,
J4860C/D: All Software
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
16.10.0006
J9988A, J9989A, J9990A,
KB.15.17
J9993A
All models J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D: 10.06.0001
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
The J9309A 4-port SFP+ module
only supports 10G transceivers.
module supports both 1G and
10G transceivers.
The J9538A 8-port SFP+ v2
module supports both 1G and
10G transceivers.
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J4858C/J4858D:
n 1990-4395
n 1990-4415
J4859C/J4859D:
n 1990-4116
n 1990-4414
J4860C/J4860D:
n 1990-4363
6108 Switch J4902A H.07.88
6120 Switch
Series
6200yl-24G-
498358-B21, 516733B21
SX, LX: all versions LH: not
supported
J8992A All
mGBIC Switch
Aruba 6200
Switch Series
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J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D: 10.04.0001
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J4858C/J4858D:
n 1990-4395
n 1990-4415
J4859C/J4859D:
n 1990-4116
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Product name SKU
Aruba 6300
Switch Series
All models
Minimum software
required
(J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D)
J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D: 10.04.0001
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
Comments
n 1990-4414
J4860C/J4860D:
n 1990-4363
Aruba 6400
Modules
R0X39B, R0X40B
R0X41A,
R0X42A,R0X43A
J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D: 10.04.1000
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
R0X44A
For R0X44A module:
J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D: 10.04.2000
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
6600 Switch
J9263A, J9264A K.14.03
Series
J9451A K.14.24
8100fl Switch J8735A All
8200zl Switch
J8705A, J8706A All
Series
J9308A K.14.34
R0X39A/R0X40A (revision A) are
no longer supported for use in
the 6400 series.
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J4858C/J4858D:
n 1990-4395
n 1990-4415
J4859C/J4859D:
n 1990-4116
n 1990-4414
J4860C/J4860D:
n 1990-4363
Aruba 8320 48p
10G SFP/SFP+
and 6p 40G
QSFP+ Switch
J9537A, J9549A, J9535A,
J9637A, J9538A, J9548A,
J9536A
JL479A
K.15.02.0004
J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D: 10.03.0001
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
The J9309A 4-port SFP+ module
only supports 10G transceivers
The J9538A 8-port SFP+ v2
module supports both 1G and
10G transceivers.
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J4858C/J4858D:
n 1990-4395
n 1990-4415
J4859C/J4859D:
n 1990-4116
n 1990-4414
J4860C/J4860D:
n 1990-4363
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required
(J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D)
Comments
Aruba 8325
Switch Series
Aruba 8360
Switch Series
JL635A displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL624A - Port-to-
Power model (FB)
n JL625A - Power-to-
Port model (BF)
8360 32Y4C models
JL717A displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL700A Port-to-Power
model
n JL701A Power-to-Port
model
8360 16Y2C models
JL718A displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL702A Port-to-Power
model
n JL703A Power-to-Port
model
8360 24XF2C models
JL722A displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL710A Port-to-Power
model
n JL711A Power-to-Port
model
J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D: 10.03.0010
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D: 10.06.0001
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J4858C/J4858D:
n 1990-4395
n 1990-4415
J4859C/J4859D:
n 1990-4116
n 1990-4414
J4860C/J4860D:
n 1990-4363
The 8325 requires configuration
of "interface groups" (groups of
12 ports) to enable use of 1G or
10G transceivers or DACs in the
SFP28 ports (Interface Groups
default to 25G speed). See the
Installation Guide for details.
1G optics at the opposite end of
the link must NOT enable autonegotiation and operate in full
duplex mode.
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J4858C/J4858D:
n 1990-4395
n 1990-4415
J4859C/J4859D:
n 1990-4116
n 1990-4414
J4860C/J4860D:
n 1990-4363
The 8360 32Y4C model requires
configuration of "interface
groups" only for ports 1-4 (as
group #1) to enable the use of
10G transceivers / DACs in the
SFP28 ports (Interface Groups
default to 25G speed). Ports 1-4
on the 8360 32Y4C model do not
support 1G transceivers.
All other ports can individually
auto-detect the speed of the
inserted xcvr.
Not applicable to the 24XF
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required
(J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D)
Comments
(1G/10G) model
See the Installation Guide for
details.
Aruba 8400X
Modules
9300m Switch
Series
JL363A
JL687A
For JL363A module:
J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D: 10.00.0018
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
For JL687A module:
J4858C/J4858D,
J4859C/J4859D,
J4860C/J4860D: 10.04.2000
JL745A, JL746A (TAA XCVRs):
Not supported
J4885A, J4894A All
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J4858C/J4858D:
n 1990-4395
n 1990-4415
J4859C/J4859D:
n 1990-4116
n 1990-4414
J4860C/J4860D:
n 1990-4363
JL687A 32p 25G module requires
configuration of "interface
groups" (groups of 4 ports) to
enable use of 1G or 10G
transceivers or DACs in the
SFP28 ports (Interface Groups
default to 25G speed). See the
Installation Guide for details.
JL687A: 1G optics at the opposite
end of the link must NOT enable
auto-negotiation and operate in
full duplex mode (does not apply
to the JL363A module)
9408sl Switch J8684A All
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100-Megabit SFP Optical Transceiver Modules
Figure 20 Gigabit or 100-Megabit SFP optical transceiver module
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
100 Megabit SFP optical transceiver modules use LC connectors. The 100FX transceivers enabled by Aruba
Switches use an SGMII (Serial Gigabit MII) interface with 8B/10B encoding.
Other 100FX transceivers that use 4B/5B encoding cannot be enabled (even with UT-mode).
The specifications for Revision D transceiver products are the same as the specified Revision A, B, and C
SKUs.
Table 52: Specifications for 100-Megabit SFP optical transceiver modules
DOM - Digital
Product name
(SKU)
Optical Mon-
itoring (4x4 part
#)
Central wl
(nm)
Fiber
mode
Fiber diameter
(µm)
Transmission distance
HPE X111 100M
SFP LC FX
Transceiver
(J9054C)
Aruba 100M SFP
LC FX 2km MMF
XCVR (J9054D)
Table 53: Specifications for 100–Megabit SFP optical transceiver modules
Yes
(1990-4483 EOL,
1990-4360)
1310 MMF
50/125
62.5/125
Optical parameters (dBm)
Product name (SKU)
Transmit power Receive power
HPE X111 100M SFP LC FX Transceiver (J9054C)
Aruba 100M SFP LC FX 2km MMF XCVR (J9054D)
Table 54: Compatibility for the 100-Megabit SFP optical transceiver module
Product name SKU
2510-24 Switch J9019A/B Q.10.04
Minimum software
required
–19 to –14 –30 to –14
Comments
2km (1.24 miles)
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Product name SKU
2510-48 Switch J9020A All
Minimum software
required
Comments
2510G Switch
Series
2520 Switch Series J9137A, J9138A All
2520G Switch
Series
2530 Switch Series J9772A, J9773A,
2540 Switch Series JL354A, JL355A,
2610 Switch Series J9085A, J9086A,
2615-8-PoE Switch J9565A J9054B: All J9054C:
J9279A, J9280A All
J9298A, J9299A
J9774A, J9775A,
J9776A, J9777A,
J9778A, J9779A,
J9780A, J9781A,
J9782A, J9783A,
J9853A, J9854A,
J9855A, J9856A
JL356A, JL357A
J9087A, J9088A,
J9089A
J9054B: All
J9054C: J.14.32
For J9853A, J9854A,
J9855A, and J9856A: Not
supported
For all other switches: All
All
All
A.14.07
For use in the SFP ports of the 2530
Series Switches. (The J9853A,
J9854A, J9855A, and J9856A models
have 1G/10G SFP+ ports that do not
support these 100Mbps transceiver
modules.)
2620 Switch Series J9623A, J9624A,
J9625A, J9626A,
J9627A
2800 Switch Series J4903A, J4904A
2810 Switch Series J9021A, J9022A N.10.07
2900 Switch Series J9049A, J9050A T.12.01
2910al Switch
Series
2915-8G-PoE
Switch
2920 Series
Switches
J9145A, J9146A,
J9147A, J9148A
J9562A
J9726A, J9727A,
J9728A, J9729A,
J9836A
All
J9054B/C 1990-3613 and
J9054C 1990-4112: i.10.30
J9054C 1990-4483: Not
supported
All
J9054B: All
J9054C/J9054D: A.14.07
All
J9054C part number 1990-4483 is
not supported
Use in the SFP ports of the 2920
Series Switches.
100-FX is not supported in the SFP+
ports of the J9731A 2-Port 10GbE
SFP+ Module
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required
Comments
2930F Switch
Series
2930M Switch
Series
3500 Series
Switches
3500yl Switch
Series
JL253A, JL254A,
JL255A, JL256A,
JL258A, JL263A,
JL264A, JL259A,
JL260A, JL261A,
JL262A, JL557A,
JL558A, JL559A
JL319A, JL320A,
JL321A, JL322A,
JL323A, JL324A
J9470A, J9471A,
J9472A, J9473A
J8692A, J8693A,
J9310A, J9311A
J9054B: is not supported
in the 2930F Series
Switches
For J9054C/9054D: All
J9054B is not supported in
the 2930M Series
Switches.
For J9054C/J9054D: All
J9054B/C 1990-3613:
K.14.31
J9054C 1990-4112 and
1990-4483: K.15.08.0007
J9054D: K.15.08.0007
For J8692A, J8693A:
K.12.01 (for J9054B/C
1990-3613); K.15.08.0007
(for J9054C 1990-4112
and 1990-4483, and
J9054D 1990-4483 and
1990-4360)
For J9310A, J9311A:
K.14.50 (for J9054B/C
1990-3613); K.15.08.0007
(for J9054C 1990-4112
and 1990-4483, and
J9054D)
The 2930F Switch Series models with
1G/10G SFP+ ports added support
for this J9054C/J9054D 100FX
transceiver. The J9054C/J9054D are
supported in models with 1G SFP
ports.
For use in SFP ports on switch and an
installed JL083A Aruba
3810M/2930M 4SFP+ MACsec
Module.
3800 Switch Series J9573A, J9574A,
J9575A, J9576A,
J9584A
3810M Switch
Series
4100gl Switch
Series
JL071A, JL072A,
JL073A, JL074A,
JL076A
JL075A All For use in the JL075A SFP+ ports.
J4865A, J4887A n/a J9054C/J9054D 100FX is not
For J9573A, J9574A,
J9575A, J9576A: Not
supported.
For J9584A: All
All For use in an installed JL083A Aruba
Not supported for use in the
following 3800 models: J9573A,
J9574A, J9575A, and J9576A. The
SFP+ ports do not support 100M
operation.
Supported in the J8584A 380024SFP-2SFP+ Switch
3810M/2930M 4SFP+ MACsec
Module.
Also used in an installed JL083A
Aruba 3810M/2930M 4SFP+ MACsec
Module.
supported.
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required
Comments
4200vl Switch
Series
5300xl Switch
Series
5400zl Switch
Series
J8770A, J8771A,
J8772A/B, J8773A
J4819A, J4850A n/a J9054C/J9054D 100FX is not
J8697A, J8698A,
J9642A, J9643A
L.10.24
For J8705A and J8706A
modules: K.12.01 (for
J9054B/C 1990-3613);
K.15.08.0007 (for J9054C
1990-4112 and 1990-
4483) J9054D:
K.15.08.0007
For the J9308A module:
K.14.34 (for J9054B/C
1990-3613); K.15.08.0007
(for J9054C 1990-4112
and 1990-4483) J9054D:
K.15.08.0007
For J9537A, J9549A,
J9535A, and J9637A
modules: K.15.02.0004
(for J9054B/C 1990-3613);
K.15.08.0007 (for J9054C
1990-4112 and 1990-
4483) J9054D:
K.15.08.0007
Supported: J9033A Switch vl 20-Port
Gig-T + 4-Port SFP Module
Not supported: J8776A Switch vl 4Port Mini-GBIC Module
supported.
For use in:
J8705A Switch zl 20-Port
10/100/1000 + 4-Port Mini-GBIC
Module
J8706A Switch zl 24-Port Mini-GBIC
Module
J9308A 20-Port 10/100/1000 PoE+
and 4-Port SFP zl Module
J9537A 24-Port SFP v2 zl Module
J9549A 20- Port Gig-T / 4-Port SFP v2
zl Module
J9535A 20-Port Gig-T PoE+ / 4- Port
SFP v2 zl Module
J9637A 12-Port Gig- T PoE+ / 12-Port
SFP v2 zl Module
5400R Switch
Series
Aruba 6100 Switch
Series
6108 Switch J4902A n/a 100-FX is not supported
6120 Blade Switch
Series
J9821A, J9822A,
J9823A, J9824A,
J9825A, J9826A,
J9868A
All models n/a 100FX is not supported for use in any
498358-B21,
516733-B21
For J9535A, J9537A,
J9549A, and J9637A
modules: All
For the J9988A, J9989A,
J9990A, and J9993A
modules: KB.15.17 and
later
n/a 100-FX is not supported
For use in:
J9537A 24-Port SFP v2 zl Module
J9549A 20-Port Gig-T / 4-Port SFP v2
zl Module
J9535A 20-Port Gig-T PoE+ / 4-Port
SFP v2 zl Module
J9637A 12-Port Gig-T PoE+ / 12-Port
SFP v2 zl Module
J9988A 24p 1GbE SFP v3 zl2 Module
J9989A 12p PoE+ / 12p 1GbE SFP v3
zl2 Module
J9990A 20p PoE+ / 4p SFP+ v3 zl2
Module
J9993A 8p 1G/10GbE SFP+ v3 zl2
Module
6100 model
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required
Comments
6200yl-24G-mGBIC
Switch
Aruba 6200 Switch
Series
Aruba 6300 Switch
Series
Aruba 6400 Switch
Series
J8992A K.12.01 (for J9054B/C
1990-3613); K.15.08.0007
(for J9054C 1990-4112
and 1990-4483) J9054D:
K.15.08.0007
All models n/a 100FX is not supported for use in any
JL658A 10.04.0001
R0X43A 10.04.1000
R0X44A 10.06.0001
For use in all 24 ports of the J8992A
Switch 6200yl- 24G-mGBIC
6200 model
Only supported for use in SFP+ ports
on JL658A. 100-FX is not supported
for use in any SFP56 ports on other
models.
100FX link level flow control: not
supported.
R0X43A 24p SFP+ module: Only
supported in ports 1-24 (SFP+), NOT
supported in ports 25-28 (SFP56
ports).
R0X44A 48p SFP28: supported for
use in ports 1-48 (SFP28 ports).
100-FX is NOT supported in any
SFP56 port on any other 6400
module.
100FX does not support link-level
flow control on the 6400.
6600 Switch Series J9263A, J9264A,
J9265A, J9451A,
J9452A
8100fl Switch
Series
8200zl Switch
Series
J8727A, J8728A n/a 100-FX is not supported
J8715A/B, J9475A,
J9640A, J9641A
For J9263A, J9264A:
K.14.03 (for J9054B/C
1990-3613); K.15.08.0007
(for J9054C 1990-4112
and 1990-4483)
For J9451A: K.14.24 (for
J9054B/C 1990-3613);
K.15.08.0007 (for J9054C
1990-4112 and 1990-
4483) J9054D:
K.15.08.0007
For J8705A and J8706A
modules: All (for J9054B/C
1990-3613); K.15.08.0007
(for J9054C 1990-4112
and 1990-4483) J9054D:
K.15.08.0007
For use in the SFP ports of the
J9263A 6600-24G Switch, the J9264A
6600-24G-4XG Switch, and the
J9451A 6600-48G Switch
(The J9265A 6600-24XG Switch and
J9452A 6600- 48G-4XG Switch do not
have SFP ports)
For use in:
J8705A Switch zl 20-Port
10/100/1000 + 4-Port Mini-GBIC
Module
J8706A Switch zl 24-Port Mini-GBIC
Module
J9308A 20-Port 10/100/1000 PoE+
and 4-Port SFP zl Module
J9537A 24-Port SFP v2 zl Module
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required
Comments
Aruba 8320 Switch
Series
Aruba 8325 Switch
Series
Aruba 8360 Switch
Series
Aruba 8400X
Modules
For the J9308A module:
K.14.34 (for J9054B/C
1990-3613); K.15.08.0007
(for J9054C 1990-4112
and 1990-4483) J9054D:
K.15.08.0007
For J9537A, J9549A,
J9535A, and J9637A
modules: K.15.02.0004
(for J9054B/C 1990-3613);
K.15.08.0007 (for J9054C
1990-4112 and 1990-
4483) J9054D:
K.15.08.0007
All n/a 100Mbps Transceivers are NOT
All n/a 100Mbps Transceivers are NOT
All models n/a 100Mbps Transceivers are
All n/a 100Mbps Transceivers are NOT
J9549A 20- Port Gig-T / 4-Port SFP v2
zl Module
J9535A 20-Port Gig-T PoE+ / 4- Port
SFP v2 zl Module
J9637A 12-Port Gig- T PoE+ / 12-Port
SFP v2 zl Module
supported in the 8320 series.
supported in the 8325 series.
NOTsupported in the 8360 series.
supported in the 8400 series.
9300m Switch
Series
9408sl Switch J8680A n/a 100-FX is not supported.
J4138A, J4139A,
J4874A
n/a 100-FX is not supported.
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Gigabit BIDI Optical Transceiver Modules
Figure 21 Gigabit BIDI optical transceiver module
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
Gigabit BIDI optical transceiver modules provide a transmission rate of 1,250 Mbps and use LC connectors.
n
n
n
Table 55: Specifications for Gigabit BIDI optical transceiver modules
Product name
(SKU)
HPE X122 1G
SFP LC BX-D
Transceiver
(J9142B)
The J9142B/J9143B were End of Sale in April 2016 and are no longer available. Older
J9142B/J9143B transceiver may work in switches using the "allow-unsupported-transceiver"
feature. Consult your Aruba Sales team for alternative solutions. The information presented here
is for compatibility use.
BIDI optical transceiver modules use different central wavelengths in transmit and receive
directions to implement bidirectional transmission of fiber signals over the same fiber.
Use the HPE X122 1G SFP LC BX 10-D Transceiver (J9142B) and HPE X122 1G SFP LC BX 10-U
Transceiver (J9143B) in pairs: a J9142B (-D = downlink) at one end of the connection and a J9143B
(-U = uplink) at the other.
DOM - Digital
Optical Monitoring (4x4
part #)
No 1490 1310 SMF 9/125 10km (6.21 miles)
Central wavelength
(nm)
Transmit
end (TX)
Receive
end (RX)
Fiber
mode
Fiber diameter
(µm)
Transmission distance
HPE X122 1G
SFP LC BX-U
Transceiver
(J9143B)
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Table 56: Specifications for Gigabit BIDI transceiver modules
Optical parameters (dBm)
Product name (SKU)
Transmit power. Receive power.
HPE X122 1G SFP LC BX-D Transceiver (J9142B)
HPE X122 1G SFP LC BX-U Transceiver (J9143B)
Table 57: Compatibility for Gigabit BIDI transceiver modules
–9 to –3 –18.7 to –3
Minimum software
Product name SKU
required (J9142B,
J9143B)
2510-24 Switch J9019A/B Q.11.16
2510-48 Switch J9020A U.11.10
2510G–24 Switch J9279A Y.11.03
2510G–48 Switch J9280A Y.11.03
2520 Switch Series J9137A, J9138A,
J9298A, J9299A
2530 Switch Series J9772A, J9773A,
J9774A, J9775A,
J9776A, J9777A,
J9778A, J9779A,
J9780A, J9781A,
J9782A, J9783A,
J9853A, J9854A,
J9855A, J9856A
All
All
Comments
2540 Switch Series JL354A, JL355A,
JL356A, JL357A
2600 Switch Series J4899A/B/C,
4900A/B/C, J8164A,
J8165A, J8762A
2610 Switch Series J9085A, J9086A,
J9087A, J9088A,
J9089A
2615-8-PoE Switch J9565A All
2620 Switch Series J9623A, J9624A,
J9625A, J9626A,
J9627A
2800 Switch Series J4903A, J4904A i.10.69
2810 Switch Series J9021A, J9022A N.11.14
2900 Switch Series J9049A, J9050A T.13.45
n/a 1G BX is not officially
H.10.72
R.11.22
All
supported for use in the 2540
series.
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Product name SKU
Minimum software
required (J9142B,
J9143B)
Comments
2910al Switch Series J9145A, J9146A,
J9147A, J9148A
2915-8G-PoE Switch J9562A All
2920 Series Switches J9726A, J9727A,
J9728A, J9729A,
J9836A
2930F Series Switches JL253A, JL254A,
JL255A, JL256A,
JL258A, JL259A,
JL260A, JL261A,
JL262A, JL263A,
JL264A
2930M Switch Series JL319A, JL320A,
JL321A, JL322A,
JL323A, JL324A,
JL083A
3500 Series Switches J9470A, J9471A,
J9472A, J9473A
3500yl Switch Series J8692A, J8693A K.14.31
All
All
Supported for use with
16.07.0003 software.
Enabled only through UTMode.
Supported for use with
16.07.0003 software.
Enabled only through UTMode.
K.14.31
As of April 2016, the J9142B
and J9143B 1G BX
transceivers have been End of
Sale. Contact your Aruba
representative for alternative
solutions.
As of April 2016, the J9142B
and J9143B 1G BX
transceivers have been End of
Sale. Contact your Aruba
representative for alternative
solutions.
J9310A, J9311A K.14.50
3800 Switch Series J9573A, J9574A,
J9575A, J9576A,
J9584A
3810M Switch Series JL075A, JL083A All
4200vl Switch Series J8776A, J9033A L.11.16
5300xl Switch Series J4878A/B, J4907A E.11.08
All
As of April 2016, the J9142B
and J9143B 1G BX
transceivers have been End of
Sale. Contact your Aruba
representative for alternative
solutions.
For use in the JL075A 3810M
switch or in any 3810M switch
with a JL083A Aruba
3810M/2930M 4SFP+ MACsec
Module installed.
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Minimum software
Product name SKU
required (J9142B,
J9143B)
5400zl Switch Series J8705A, J8706A K.13.45
J9308A K.14.34
Comments
J9537A, J9549A,
J9535A, J9637A,
J9538A, J9548A,
J9536A
5400R Switch Series J9537A, J9549A,
J9535A, J9637A,
J9538A, J9548A,
J9536A
J9988A, J9989A,
J9990A, J9993A
Aruba 6100 Switch
Series
6200yl-24G-mGBIC
Switch
Aruba 6200 Switch
Series
Aruba 6300 Switch
Series
All n/a 1G BX transceivers are not
J8992A K.13.45
All n/a 1G BX transceivers are not
All n/a 1G BX transceivers are not
K.15.02.0004
All As of April 2016, the J9142B
and J9143B 1G BX
transceivers have been End of
Sale. Contact your Aruba
representative for alternative
solutions.
KB.15.17
officially supported.
officially supported.
officially supported.
Aruba 6400 Switch
Series
6600 Switch Series J9263A, J9264A K.14.03
8200zl Switch Series J8705A, J8706A K.13.45
Aruba 8320 Switch
Series
Aruba 8325 Switch
Series
Aruba 8360 Switch Series
All n/a 1G BX transceivers are not
J9451A K.14.24
J9308A K.14.34
J9537A, J9549A,
J9535A, J9637A,
J9538A, J9548A,
J9536A
JL479A, JL579A n/a 1G BX transceivers are not
All n/a 1G BX transceivers are not
All n/a 1G BX transceivers are not
K.15.02.0004
officially supported.
officially supported.
officially supported.
officially supported.
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Minimum software
Product name SKU
required (J9142B,
Comments
J9143B)
Aruba 8400X Modules All n/a 1G BX transceivers are not
officially supported.
Gigabit SFP Copper Transceiver Modules
Figure 22 Gigabit SFP copper transceiver module
Models, Specifications, and Compatibility
Table 58: Specifications for SFP copper transceiver modules
Product name (SKU)
HPE X121 1G SFP RJ45 T
Transceiver (J8177C)
Aruba 1G SFP RJ45 T 100m
Cat5e XCVR (J8177D)
Aruba 1G SFP RJ45 T 100m
Cat5e TAA XCVR(JL747A)
Table 59: Compatibility for SFP copper transceiver modules
Transmission distance
100 m (328.08 ft)
Data rate Cable type Connector type
1G
100Mbps (For
certain
products. See
next table.)
Cat5e UTP/STP RJ-45
The specifications for Revision D transceiver products are the same as the specified Revision A, B, and C
SKUs.
Product
name
2510 Switch J9020A All
2530 Switch
Series
SKU
J9782A, J9781A, J9776A, J9775A,
J9779A, J9778A, J9773A, J9772A,
J9856A, J9855A, J9854A, J9853A
Minimum software
required
(J8177C/J8177D)
All
Comments
2540 Switch
Series
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Product
name
SKU
Minimum software
required
(J8177C/J8177D)
Comments
2610 Switch
Series
2620 Switch
Series
2920 Series
Switches
2930F Series
Switches
2930M Switch
Series
J9085A, J9086A, J9087A, J9088A,
J9089A
J9623A, J9624A, J9625A, J9626A,
J9627A
J9731A All J8177C/J8177D is not supported
JL253A, JL254A, JL255A, JL256A,
JL258A, JL259A, JL260A, JL261A,
JL262A, JL263A, JL264A, JL557A,
JL558A, JL559A
JL083A J8177C/J8177D: All
All
All
J8177C/J8177D: All
Software
JL747A (TAA
XCVRs): WC
16.10.0006
Software
JL747A (TAA
XCVRs): WC
16.10.0006
for use in the Dual-Personality
ports of the 2920 Series
Switches. For use ONLY in the
J9731A module.
J8177C/J8177D support both
100Mbps and 1G operation in
this Switch Series.
J8177C/J8177D are not
supported for use in the DualPersonality ports of the 2930M
Series Switches.
For use in an installed JL083A
Aruba 3810M/2930M 4SFP+
MACsec Module.
J8177C/J8177D support both
100Mbps and 1G operation in
this Switch Series.
3800 Switch
Series
3810M Switch
Series
4100gl Switch
Series
4200vl Switch
Series
5300xl Switch
Series
J9573A, J9574A, J9575A, J9576A,
J9584A
JL075A, JL083A J8177C/J8177D: All
J4893A, J4908A G.07.69
J8776A, J9033A All
J4878A/B E.09.22
All
Software
JL747A (TAA
XCVRs): KB
16.10.0006
For use in the SFP+ ports of the
JL075A 3810M switch. Also used
in any 3810M switch with a
JL083A Aruba 3810M/2930M
4SFP+ MACsec Module installed.
J8177C/J8177D support both
100Mbps and 1G operation in
this Switch Series.
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Product
name
SKU
Minimum software
required
(J8177C/J8177D)
Comments
5400zl Switch
Series
5400R Switch
Series
Aruba 6100
Switch Series
J8705A, J8706A All
J9308A K.14.34
J9537A, J9549A, J9535A, J9637A K.15.02.0004
J9537A, J9549A, J9535A, J9637A J8177C/J8177D: All
Software
JL747A (TAA
XCVRs): KB
16.10.0006
J9988A, J9989A, J9990A, J9993A KB.15.17
JL747A (TAA
XCVRs):KB
16.10.0006
All models
10.06.0001
JL747A (TAA
XCVRs):Not
supported
J8177C/J8177D support both
100Mbps and 1G operation in
this Switch Series.
J8177C/J8177D support both
100Mbps and 1G operation in
this Switch Series.
100Mbps speed is NOT
supported for the J8177D when
used in SFP+ on the 6100 Series.
J8177D does not support linklevel flow control on 6100.
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J8177C/J8177D:
n 1990-3816
n 1990-4606
n 1990-4640
6120 Blade
Switch Series
6200yl-24GmGBIC Switch
Aruba 6200
Switch Series
Aruba 6300
Switch Series
498358-B21, 516733-B21 All
J8992A All
All models
Only 1G speed supported
See Comments
All models M and F
Only 1G speed supported
See Comments
10.04.1000
JL747A (TAA
XCVRs):Not
supported
10.04.0001
JL747A (TAA
XCVRs):Not
supported
100Mbps speed is NOT
supported for the J8177D when
used in SFP+ on the 6200 Series.
J8177D does not support linklevel flow control on 6200.
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J8177C/J8177D:
n 1990-3816
n 1990-4606
n 1990-4640
100Mbps speed is NOT
supported for the J8177D when
used in any port (SFP+ or SFP56)
on the 6300 Series.
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Product
name
SKU
Minimum software
required
(J8177C/J8177D)
Comments
J8177D does not support linklevel flow control on 6300.
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J8177C/J8177D:
n 1990-3816
n 1990-4606
n 1990-4640
Aruba 6400
Switch Series
8100fl Switch
Series
8200zl Switch
Series
R0X39B, R0X40B
R0X41A, R0X42A, R0X43A
10.04.1000
JL747A (TAA
XCVRs):Not
supported
R0X44A 10.04.2000
JL747A (TAA
XCVRs):Not
supported
J8735A CY.01.02.0050
J8705A, J8706A All
J9308A K.14.34
J9537A, J9549A, J9535A, J9637A K.15.02.0004
R0X39A/R0X40A (revision A) are
no longer supported for use in
the 6400 series
100Mbps speed is NOT
supported for the J8177D when
used in any port (SFP+, SFP28, or
SFP56) on the 6400 series.
J8177D does not support linklevel flow control on 6400.
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J8177C/J8177D:
n 1990-3816
n 1990-4606
n 1990-4640
Aruba 8320
48p 10G
SFP/SFP+ and
6p 40G QSFP+
Switch
Aruba 8325
Switch Series
JL479A All
JL474A (TAA
XCVRs):Not
supported
JL635A displayed by CLI
(show system)
n JL624A - Port-to-Power model
10.03.0030
JL474A (TAA
XCVRs):Not
supported
(FB)
100Mbps speed is NOT
supported for the J8177D on the
8320 series.
J8177D does not support linklevel flow control on 8320.
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J8177C/J8177D:
n 1990-3816
n 1990-4606
n 1990-4640
100Mbps speed is NOT
supported for the J8177D on the
8325 series.
J8177D does not support linklevel flow control on 8325.
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Product
name
SKU
Minimum software
required
(J8177C/J8177D)
Comments
Aruba 8360
32Y4C models
n JL625A - Power-to-Port model
(BF)
JL717A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL700A Port-to-Power model
n JL701A Power-to-Port model
10.06.0001
JL474A (TAA
XCVRs):Not
supported
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J8177C/J8177D:
n 1990-3816
n 1990-4606
n 1990-4640
RJ45 transceivers are only
supported for use in the top 2
rows of ports (max of 32 per
switch).
J8177C/J8177D will have a delay
(~15 secs) before link up or
down is properly displayed when
a cable is inserted or removed.
The 8325 requires configuration
of "interface groups" (groups of
12 ports) to enable the use of 1G
or 10G transceivers / DACs in
the SFP28 ports (Interface
Groups default to 25G speed).
See the Installation Guide for
details.
J8177C/D can only operate at 1G
in the 8360 series.
J8177C/D does not support linklevel flow control on 8360.
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J8177C/J8177D:
n 1990-3816
n 1990-4606
n 1990-4640
The 8360 32Y4C model requires
configuration of "interface
groups" only for ports 1-4 (as
group #1) to enable the use of
10G transceivers / DACs in the
SFP28 ports (Interface Groups
default to 25G speed). Ports 1-4
on the 8360 32Y4C model do not
support 1G transceivers.
All other ports can individually
auto-detect the speed of the
inserted xcvr.
See the Installation Guide for
details.
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Product
name
SKU
Minimum software
required
(J8177C/J8177D)
Comments
Aruba 8360
16Y2C models
Aruba 8360
48XT4C models
Aruba 8360
12C models
JL718A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL702A Port-to-Power model
n JL703A Power-to-Port model
JL720A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL706A Port-to-Power model
n JL707A Power-to-Port model
JL721A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL708A Port-to-Power model
n JL709A Power-to-Port model
10.06.0001
JL474A (TAA
XCVRs):Not
supported
J8177D not applicable
J8177D not applicable
J8177C/D can only operate at 1G
in the 8360 series.
J8177C/D does not support linklevel flow control on 8360.
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J8177C/J8177D:
n 1990-3816
n 1990-4606
n 1990-4640
All ports can individually autodetect the speed of the inserted
xcvr.
No SFP+ ports available
No SFP+ ports available
Aruba 8360
24XF2C models
Aruba 8400X
Modules
JL722A displayed by CLI (show
system)
n JL710A Port-to-Power model
n JL711A Power-to-Port model
JL363A
JL687A
10.06.0001
JL474A (TAA
XCVRs):Not
supported
10.00.0018
10.04.2000
JL474A (TAA
XCVRs):Not
supported
J8177C/D can only operate at 1G
in the 8360 series.
J8177C/D does not support linklevel flow control on 8360.
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J8177C/J8177D:
n 1990-3816
n 1990-4606
n 1990-4640
J8177C/D can only operate at 1G
in the 8400 series.
J8177D does not support linklevel flow control on 8400.
Only the following 4x4 part
numbers are supported:
J8177C/J8177D:
n 1990-3816
n 1990-4606
n 1990-4640
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Product
name
SKU
Minimum software
required
(J8177C/J8177D)
Comments
JL687A notes:
The 25G module (JL687A)
requires configuration of
"interface groups" (groups of 4
ports) to enable use of 1G or
10G transceivers or DACs in the
SFP28 ports (Interface Groups
default to 25G speed).
See the Installation Guide for
details.
The link state of ports on the
JL687A module will always show
UP if a transceiver is inserted
and the interface is enabled,
even if the cable is disconnected
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Chapter 8
Support for HPE Servers and Systems
products
Support for HPE Servers and Systems products
Aruba now supports select HPE Server and Systems interconnect products. This chapter shows the various
10G and 25G DACs, 40G and 100G breakout DACs, and interconnect adapters tested and verified to work
with selected Aruba switches.
Support of HPE products includes interoperability of HPE products with the following Aruba switches:
n Aruba 8320 48 port 10G with 6 ports of 40G Bundle (JL479A)
n Aruba 8320 48 port 1G/10GBASE-T and 6p 40G QSFP+ Bundle (JL581A)
n Aruba 8320 32 40G X472 5 2 Bdl (JL579A)
n
Aruba 8325-48Y8C JL635A displayed by CLI (show system)
o
Aruba 8325-48Y8C JL624A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
o
Aruba 8325-48Y8C JL625A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
n
Aruba 8325-32C JL636A displayed by CLI (show system)
o
Aruba 8325-32C JL626A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
o
Aruba 8325-32C JL627A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
n
Aruba 8360 32Y4C JL717A displayed by CLI (show system)
o
Aruba 8360-32Y4C Prt2Pwr3F2PS JL700A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
o
Aruba 8360-32Y4C Pwr2Prt3F2PS JL701A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
n
Aruba 8360 16Y2C JL718A displayed by CLI (show system)
o
Aruba 8360-16Y2C Prt2Pwr3F2PS JL702A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
o
Aruba 8360-16Y2C Pwr2Prt3F2PS JL703A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
n
Aruba 8360 48XT4C JL720A displayed by CLI (show system)
o
Aruba 8360-48XT4C Prt2Pwr3F2PS JL706A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
o
Aruba 8360-48XT4C Pwr2Prt3F2PS JL707A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
n
Aruba 8360-12C JL721A displayed by CLI (show system)
o
Aruba 8360-12C Pwr2Prt3F2PS JL708A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
o
Aruba 8360-12C Prt2Pwr3F2PS JL709A - Power-to-Port model (BF)
n
Aruba 8360 24XF2C JL722A displayed by CLI (show system)
o
Aruba 8360-24XF2C Prt2Pwr3F2PS JL710A - Port-to-Power model (FB)
o
Aruba 8360-24XF2C Pwr2Pwr3F2PS JL711A - Power-to-Port model (BF
Interoperability implies that the Aruba switches have been verified to work with a combination of HPE (10G
or25G) DACs or (10 or 25G) Aruba DACs and an HPE server adapter shown in the following tables.
Consult the SERVER NETWORKING TRANSCEIVER AND CABLE COMPATIBILITY MATRIX found on
www.hpe.com for compatibility with HPE interconnect products (search for "server networking transceiver
and cable compatibility support matrix").
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Table 60: 10/25Gb HPE Server adapters tested
HPE SKU # SKU Description
817749-B21 HPE Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port 640FLR-SFP28 Adapter
817753-B21 HPE Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port 640SFP28 Adapter
817709-B21 HPE Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port 631FLR-SFP28 Adapter
817718-B21 HPE Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port 631SFP28 Adapter
Table 61: 10Gb SFP+ HPE Server adapters tested
HPE SKU # SKU Description
P11338-B**
P08446-B21 HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 524SFP+ Adapter
727055-B21 HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 562SFP+ Adapter
727054-B21 HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 562FLR-SFP+ Adapter
**This SKU has gone end of sale.
Table 62: 10Gb Base-T HPE Server adapters tested
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 548SFP+ Adapter
HPE SKU # SKU Description
656596-B21 HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530T Adapter
700759-B21 HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 533FLR-T Adapter
817745-B21 HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 562FLR-T Adapter
817738-B21 HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 562T Adapter
Table 63: HPE DACs, breakout DACs, AOCs, and breakout fiber cables
Cable Type HIT SKU # Description
Same speed DACs and AOCs
10G to 10G
25G to 25G
Breakout DACs and AOCs
40G to 4x10G DAC 721064-B21 HPE BladeSystem c-Class 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G
487655-B21
537963-B21
844477-B21
844480-B21
845420-B21
845424-B21
HPE BLc 10G SFP+ SFP+ 3m DAC Cable
HPE BLc 10G SFP+ SFP+ 5m DAC Cable
HPE 25Gb SFP28 to SFP28 3m DAC
HPE 25Gb SFP28 to SFP28 5m DAC
HPE QSFP28 to 4x25G SFP28 7m AOC
HPE QSFP28 to 4x25G SFP28 15m AOC
SFP+ 3m DAC
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Cable Type HIT SKU # Description
40G to 4x10G AOC 721076-B21 HPE BLc QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ 15m AOC
100G to 4x25G DAC 845416-B21 HPE 100G QSFP28 to 4x25G SFP28 3m DAC
100G to 4x25G AOC
100G to 4x25G AOC
Breakout Fiber cables
MPO to LC use with 40G
SR4/eSR4 or 100G SR4
transceivers
845420-B21
845424-B21
R1N86A
K2Q46A
K2Q47A
HPE QSFP28 to 4x25G SFP28 7m AOC
HPE QSFP28 to 4x25G SFP28 15m AOC
HPE 12 Fiber MPO to 4xLC MM 3m Cbl
HPE MPO to 4 x LC 5m Cable
HPE MPO to 4 x LC 15m Cable
See 25G SFP28 Direct Attach over Copper (DAC) cables and SFP+ DAC Cables to determine the minimum
software required for the supported Aruba switches.
Other HPE cables not listed have not been validated against any Aruba Switch. Check the compatibility tables in
this guide to determine if a HPE Server Cable is supported for use with the Aruba Switch.
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Support and other resources
Support and other resources
Accessing Aruba Support
Aruba Support Services https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/
Aruba Support Portal https://asp.arubanetworks.com/
Chapter 9
North America telephone
International telephone https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/contact-support/
1-800-943-4526 (US & Canada Toll-Free Number) +1-408-754-1200 (Primary Toll Number) +1-650-385-6582 (Backup - Toll Number - Use only when all
other numbers are not working)
Be sure to collect the following information before contacting Support:
n Technical support registration number (if applicable)
n Product name, model or version, and serial number
n Operating system name and version
n Firmware version
n Error messages
n Product-specific reports and logs
n Add-on products or components
n Third-party products or components
Other useful sites
Other websites that can be used to find information:
Airheads social forums and Knowledge Base https://community.arubanetworks.com/
Software licensing https://lms.arubanetworks.com/
End-of-Life information https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/end-of-life/
Aruba software and documentation https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads
Accessing updates
To download product updates:
Aruba Support Portal .
https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads .
If you are unable to find your product in the Aruba Support Portal, you may need to search My Networking,
where older networking products can be found:
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My Networking .
https://www.hpe.com/networking/support .
To view and update your entitlements, and to link your contracts and warranties with your profile, go to the
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center More Information on Access to Support Materials page:
https://support.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/aae/home/
Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed through the Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Support Center. You must have an HP Passport set up with relevant entitlements.
Some software products provide a mechanism for accessing software updates through the product
interface. Review your product documentation to identify the recommended software update method.
To subscribe to eNewsletters and alerts:
https://asp.arubanetworks.com/notifications/subscriptions (requires an active Aruba Support Portal (ASP)
account to manage subscriptions). Security notices are viewable without an ASP account.
Warranty information
To view warranty information for your product, go to https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-
services/product-warranties/.
Regulatory Information
To view the regulatory information for your product, view the Safety and Compliance Information for Server,
Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at https://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-
Compliance-EnterpriseProducts
Additional regulatory information
Aruba is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our
products as needed to comply with legal requirements, environmental data (company programs, product
recycling, energy efficiency), and safety information and compliance data, (RoHS and WEEE). For more
information, see https://www.arubanetworks.com/company/about-us/environmental-citizenship/.
Documentation Feedback
Aruba is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the
documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback (docsfeedback-
switching@hpe.com). When submitting your feedback, include the document title, part number, edition,
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