Detailed Specifications
HPE JL003A Aruba 5406R 44GT PoE+ / 4 SFP+ v3 zl2 Switch
Overview
The HPE JL003A is a 4-rack-unit modular switch chassis designed for campus access or aggregation layers requiring high port density, PoE+ power, fibre uplinks and stacking capabilities. It includes 44 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE+ ports, four 10 Gbps SFP+ uplink slots and four additional module slots for flexible expansion. With switching capacity up to 960 Gbps and packet forwarding rates up to 571.4 Mpps, it supports demanding mobile-first networks, high-density WLAN aggregation or converged wired-wireless infrastructures. The architecture enables stacking via Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) and supports advanced Layer 2/3 features including IPv4/IPv6 routing, QoS, ACLs and high-availability operation. This chassis fits standard 19-inch racks and is suitable for enterprise campus wiring closets or aggregation zones where modular flexibility and high performance are required.
Key Features
44 RJ-45 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports and 4 fixed 10 Gbps SFP+ uplink slots.
Switching capacity of 960 Gbps and forwarding rate up to 571.4 Mpps.
Four open module slots for future expansion (supports up to 144 ports or 12 40 GbE).
Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking and hitless failover for resiliency.
Supports full Layer 2/3 feature set including IPv4/IPv6 routing, BGP/OSPF, MACsec-v3 modules.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | JL003A |
| Product Type | Aruba 5406R 44GT PoE+ / 4 SFP+ v3 zl2 Switch |
| RJ-45 PoE+ Ports | 44 × 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Fixed SFP+ Uplink Ports | 4 × 10 Gbps SFP+ |
| Open Module Slots | 4 slots |
| Maximum Supported Ports | Up to 144 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or combinations |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 571.4 Mpps |
| Form Factor (H × W × D) | 6.9 in × 17.5 in × 17.75 in |
| Weight | ~28.11 lbs |
| Power Supply Slots | 2 slots (minimum 1 required) |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime hardware replacement |
