Detailed Specifications
HPE J9868A Aruba 5400R zl2 8×10GBASE-T + 8×SFP+ Switch
Overview
The HPE J9868A is a modular, managed Layer-3 switch built on the Aruba 5400R zl2 chassis platform. It offers 8 multi-gigabit 10GBASE-T ports and 8 SFP+ uplink slots. Designed for campus aggregation and data-center access layers, the switch delivers resilient performance with VSF stacking, advanced routing, and integrated high-availability features. It supports a full set of L2/L3 services and is optimized for enterprise environments where performance and flexibility matter.
Key Features
8 × 10 Gb 10GBASE-T ports + 8 × 10 Gb SFP+
Modular design in a 5400R zl2 switch chassis
Layer-2 and Layer-3 support (OSPF, BGP, VRRP, policy-routing)
VSF (stacking) support for redundant, scalable fabrics
Hot-swappable modules and power supplies in chassis
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE / Aruba |
| Part Number | J9868A |
| Product Type | Layer-3 Modular Switch |
| 10GBASE-T Ports | 8 × RJ-45 |
| SFP+ Ports | 8 × 10 Gb SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity / Fabric | ~960 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 571.4 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 64 K entries |
| Management Interfaces | CLI, SNMP, Web UI, OOB via RJ-45 / serial |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C-45°C |
| Redundancy | Supports redundant supervisor / management modules in chassis |
| QoS / Security Features | ACLs, QoS, VLANs, policy-based routing |
