HPE Aruba J9993A 10GbE SFP zl2 Expansion Module 8 Port

Detailed Specifications

The J9993A is a high-density, eight-port SFP+ expansion module engineered for the HPE Aruba 5400R zl2 Switch Series, providing a robust solution for scalable and secure network aggregation. It is designed for enterprise campus networks and data center environments that require flexible, high-speed fiber connectivity. The primary function of this module is to enable secure, multi-gigabit uplinks or inter-switch links, addressing the demand for increased bandwidth driven by modern applications and devices. This module delivers significant performance and security enhancements through its support for both 1GbE and 10GbE speeds across all eight SFP+ ports. A key technical differentiator is its integrated MACsec capability, which provides standards-based Layer 2 encryption to protect data integrity and confidentiality on wired networks without impacting performance. This is critical for organizations that handle sensitive data and need to secure traffic between buildings, floors, or racks. The v3 zl2 architecture ensures it leverages the latest advancements of the ProVision ASIC for low latency and high throughput. Physically, the J9993A installs seamlessly into any I/O slot of an HPE Aruba 5400R zl2 chassis, offering a simple, hot-swappable upgrade path for expanding network capacity. Its plug-in form factor allows network administrators to scale their infrastructure on demand, adding high-speed fiber ports as needed without replacing the entire switch chassis. Management is handled through the switch's operating system, accessible via CLI, Web GUI, and REST API, and integrates fully with network management platforms like Aruba AirWave and Aruba Central for unified wired and wireless oversight.