J9993A HPE Aruba Networking 8-Port 10G SFP+ Module 8 Ports 1G/10GbE SFP+ v3 zl2

Product image shows a 8-port SFP+ expansion module for Aruba switch platforms, featuring 8 SFP+ ports, status LEDs, a silver metal casing, and a faceplate for rack-mountable installation*

• 8-Port 10G Fiber Expansion: Provides 8 additional 10G SFP+ ports for compatible Aruba switch platforms, adding high-speed fiber connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications
• Hot-Swappable Module Design: Field-replaceable module supports true hot-swapping without chassis power-down, enabling maintenance without network disruption
• 10G/1G Dual-Speed Support: Supports both 10G and 1G SFP+/SFP optics, providing flexible deployment for high-speed aggregation and legacy connections
• High-Bandwidth Connectivity: Adds up to 20 Gbps of additional switching capacity (10G full-duplex per port) for uplink aggregation or high-performance device connections
• Plug-and-Play Operation: Simple installation with automatic configuration upon insertion; no software configuration required for basic operation

The J9993A is a 8-port 10G SFP+ expansion module for HPE Aruba networking switches. This field-replaceable module installs into compatible Aruba switch platforms, providing 8 additional 10G SFP+ ports for high-speed fiber connectivity. It is designed for organizations that need to add 10G uplink capacity or high-performance device connections to existing Aruba switches.

The module supports both 10G SFP+ optics and 1G SFP optics, providing deployment flexibility for various speed requirements. For 10G connections, the module supports SR (short-range) optics for up to 300m over multimode fiber, LR (long-range) optics for up to 10km over single-mode fiber, and ER (extended-range) optics for up to 40km. The module also supports 10G copper SFP+ transceivers for Category 6a/7 UTP cabling up to 30m.

The J9993A is hot-swappable, allowing installation or replacement without powering down the host switch. It supports plug-and-play operation with automatic configuration upon insertion, simplifying deployment. The module is ideal for adding 10G uplinks to distribution or core switches, connecting 10G-capable servers, or providing high-bandwidth inter-switch links.

The J9993A provides 8 additional 10G SFP+ ports for compatible Aruba switch platforms, adding high-speed fiber connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications such as server connections, inter-switch links, and uplinks to distribution or core networks.

The field-replaceable module supports true hot-swapping without chassis power-down or network disruption, enabling installation, replacement, or upgrade of modules during normal network operations.

Supports both 10G SFP+ optics and 1G SFP optics, providing flexible deployment for mixed-speed environments. Organizations can use 1G optics for legacy connections and upgrade to 10G optics as bandwidth requirements grow.

Adds up to 20 Gbps of additional switching capacity (10G full-duplex per port), significantly increasing the host switch's uplink bandwidth for aggregation to distribution or core switches.

The module supports a wide range of 10G optics including SR for short-distance multimode fiber, LR for long-distance single-mode fiber, ER for extended-range single-mode fiber, and direct-attach copper (DAC) or active optical cables (AOC) for short-reach connections.

The module features a front-panel faceplate design that integrates seamlessly with the host switch chassis, maintaining a professional appearance in rack-mountable deployments.

Ideal for adding 10G uplinks from access switches to distribution or core switches, eliminating bandwidth bottlenecks in multi-tier network architectures.

Perfect for connecting 10G-capable servers, storage devices, or other high-bandwidth network equipment to Aruba switches without requiring a full switch upgrade.

Suitable for creating high-bandwidth 10G LACP trunks between switches, providing increased throughput and link redundancy for critical network paths.

Can be used to add 10G capacity to existing Aruba switches as network bandwidth requirements grow, preserving switch investments while increasing performance.

Ideal for environments with both 1G and 10G devices, allowing gradual migration to higher speeds without replacing existing optics or modules.

Perfect for maintaining spare modules for rapid replacement in enterprise network environments, ensuring quick recovery from module failures.