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Rectangular silver module with twenty-four RJ-45 ports on the front face

HPE

HPE J9986A 5400R 24-Port 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ MACsec V3 ZL2 Switch Module

SKU CH-N4M0-NC196 MPN J9986A

Adds 24 Gigabit RJ-45 PoE+ ports with MACsec to compatible 5400R zl2 chassis

  • 24 Gigabit ports connect more devices
  • PoE+ powers phones and cameras over cable
  • MACsec encrypts traffic on every link
  • Fits HPE 5400R zl2 chassis for modular growth
  • Compact 1.8" high module saves rack space

24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Module

The HPE J9986A is a 24-port 10/100/1000Base-T switch module with PoE+ and MACsec V3 support. It installs into HP 5400R zl2 Switch Series chassis to expand copper connectivity. The module suits network teams adding powered device ports for access points, phones or cameras. Each RJ-45 interface delivers up to 1 Gbit/s over twisted pair cabling.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous traffic the module maintains line-rate Gigabit Ethernet across all 24 ports without oversubscription. PoE+ power delivery remains stable for attached endpoints during extended operation. MACsec V3 encryption processes frames in hardware so throughput does not degrade when security is enabled. The fixed 1.87 lb form factor fits the zl2 chassis airflow design for consistent thermal performance.

MACsec V3 Encryption Decision

MACsec V3 on every port is the single specification that determines fit; environments requiring link-layer encryption for compliance gain it natively while those without the requirement still receive a standard 24-port Gigabit PoE+ module. The feature cannot be added later by licence or firmware on this hardware. Verify chassis compatibility with the 5400R zl2 series before purchase.

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Price $3,028.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE - SWITCHING
Size & build
Shipping weight4.54 kg
Package size394 × 286 × 152 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the J9986A module add when running 24 ports all day?

The module draws power through the 5400R zl2 chassis, so its heat and fan noise depend on the chassis cooling and total PoE+ load across all 24 RJ-45 ports.

What chassis must I already own for the J9986A to work?

It installs only in an HPE 5400R zl2 Switch Series chassis; no other switch or router accepts this ZL2 module.

Will the J9986A interoperate with my older 10/100 devices on the same network?

Yes, each of the 24 RJ-45 ports auto-negotiates down to 10 or 100 Mbit/s, so legacy endpoints connect without configuration.

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