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Silver rectangular plug-in module with twenty-four SFP ports on the front face

HPE Networking Instant On

HPE Networking Instant On J9988A 24-port Gigabit SFP module

SKU CH-3KV2-1XW7W

Adds 24 Gigabit SFP ports to compatible HPE Aruba 5406R and 5412R switches

  • Add 24 Gigabit SFP ports to compatible Aruba switches
  • Module fits HPE Aruba 5406R and 5412R zl2 chassis
  • 24 SFP mini-GBIC interfaces support 1 Gbps wired links
  • MACsec support secures data on every port
  • Compact plug-in design measures 10.3 in wide by 1.8 in high

Module overview

The HPE Networking Instant On J9988A is a plug-in expansion module that adds twenty-four Gigabit SFP ports to compatible Aruba chassis. It operates at a 1 Gbps data rate and includes MACsec support for link-level encryption.

Ideal use cases

Network teams expanding fibre uplinks or distribution-layer density in a 5406R or 5412R chassis will find the port count and form factor a direct fit. Environments that require 10 GbE or 2.5 GbE speeds, copper RJ-45 connectivity, or Power over Ethernet on these slots cannot use this module.

Deciding specification

The module provides exactly twenty-four SFP (mini-GBIC) interfaces running at 1 Gbps, so the choice hinges on whether the target chassis has an available zl2 module slot and the design calls for gigabit fibre density rather than higher-speed or copper ports.

Highlights

  • Add 24 Gigabit SFP ports to compatible Aruba switches
  • Module fits HPE Aruba 5406R and 5412R zl2 chassis
  • 24 SFP mini-GBIC interfaces support 1 Gbps wired links
  • MACsec support secures data on every port
  • Compact plug-in design measures 10.3 in wide by 1.8 in high

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the J9988A module fit in the 5406R zl2 chassis I already run?

Yes, the module is designed for the 5406R zl2 and 5412R zl2 chassis families listed in the compatibility data.

Which front-panel indicators confirm the 24 Gigabit SFP ports are linked at 1 Gbps?

Each port shows a link LED that lights solid when a 1 Gbps SFP transceiver establishes a valid Ethernet connection.

Does the box include the 24 SFP transceivers or only the module itself?

The module ships with 24 empty SFP cages; compatible 1 GbE SFP transceivers must be purchased separately.

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