HPE Aruba 8p 1G/10GbE SFP+ v3 zl2 modul

Expanding high-speed connectivity on Aruba 5400R zl2 switches often means wrestling with port density and fiber readiness. This 8-port SFP+ module solves that by adding eight flexible 1G/10G fiber uplinks in a single hot-swappable slot, so your network core can scale without a forklift upgrade.

Who is it for

Network engineers and IT managers running Aruba 5400R zl2 chassis who need to aggregate fiber links, connect to 10G backbone switches, or future-proof access layer uplinks. Ideal for campus and branch environments where uptime and modular growth matter.

Main features

• 8 SFP+ ports supporting both 1GbE and 10GbE speeds for flexible fiber connectivity
• Hot-swappable plug-in module for zero-downtime installation and replacement
• Full-duplex operation with IEEE 802.3ae, 802.3z, and 802.3x standards compliance
• Link/activity LED indicators for at-a-glance port status
• Managed through the host switch, inheriting all Aruba 5400R zl2 security and QoS policies
• v3 revision with proven reliability and compatibility

Specifications

• Ports: 8 x SFP+ (1G/10G)
• Data transfer rate: 1 Gbps / 10 Gbps
• Ethernet technology: Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Connectivity: Wired, fiber optic via SFP+ transceivers
• Form factor: Plug-in module
• Duplex: Full-duplex
• Hot-swappable: Yes
• Network standards: IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x
• Compatibility: Aruba 5400R zl2 Switch Series
• Management: Managed via host switch
• Indicators: Link/Activity LED

Tips

Pair this module with Aruba SFP+ transceivers to maximize distance and performance. Keep a spare module on hand for rapid failover during maintenance windows, and verify switch firmware is current to unlock all v3 features.