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Rectangular HPE J9748A Advanced Services zl switch module with metal front panel and side rails

HPE

HPE J9748A Advanced Services zl Switch Module

SKU CH-Y5QF-B3N4J

Hosts virtualised applications inside 5400 or 8200 series switches to consolidate services and reduce physical footprint

  • Plug typeService Module
  • Host applications inside the network on an open virtualised platform
  • Reduce rack space and power by consolidating compute and switching
  • Install into 5400zl or 8200zl series switches for integrated deployment
  • Manage services remotely with standard virtualisation tools
  • Run multiple workloads on dedicated processor, storage and memory

Advanced Services zl Module

The HPE J9748A Advanced Services zl Module is a service module that hosts virtualised applications inside the network infrastructure. It integrates a processor, storage, memory and network interfaces with a switch ASIC on a single platform. The module installs into compatible HPE 5400zl or 8200zl series switches to consolidate services. IT teams can deploy monitoring or security tools directly at the branch-office edge.

Build and daily operation

The module occupies a switch slot and draws power from the chassis, removing the need for a separate appliance or external power supply. Its integrated design reduces physical footprint and cabling in the rack. Remote installation and configuration are handled through standard virtualisation management tools. This allows administrators to add or update services without visiting the site.

Upgrade context and fit

The module replaces standalone servers or appliances that previously ran network-attached services such as monitoring or authentication. It is valuable when rack space, power budget or remote-management overhead make extra hardware impractical. Organisations that do not use HPE 5400zl or 8200zl switches cannot install this module. Buyers needing application hosting on other platforms should consider different solutions.

How it compares

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Price $214.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Power
Plug typeService Module

Questions about this item

Which switch series accept the J9748A module?

The module installs in HP 5400zl or 8200zl series switches, connecting directly to the chassis backplane.

What physical slot does the J9748A occupy?

It uses a single service-module slot in the 5400zl or 8200zl chassis and requires no external cabling.

How is the J9748A deployed after insertion?

After seating the module, use virtualization management tools to install and configure applications remotely.

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