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Silver rectangular plug-in module with twenty-four SFP ports on the front face

HPE Networking Instant On

HPE Networking Instant On J9988A 24-port Gigabit SFP module

SKU CH-3KV2-1XW7W

Adds 24 Gigabit SFP ports to compatible HPE Aruba 5406R and 5412R switches

  • Add 24 Gigabit SFP ports to compatible Aruba switches
  • Module fits HPE Aruba 5406R and 5412R zl2 chassis
  • 24 SFP mini-GBIC interfaces support 1 Gbps wired links
  • MACsec support secures data on every port
  • Compact plug-in design measures 10.3 in wide by 1.8 in high

Module overview

The HPE Networking Instant On J9988A is a plug-in expansion module that adds twenty-four Gigabit SFP ports to compatible Aruba chassis. It operates at a 1 Gbps data rate and includes MACsec support for link-level encryption.

Ideal use cases

Network teams expanding fibre uplinks or distribution-layer density in a 5406R or 5412R chassis will find the port count and form factor a direct fit. Environments that require 10 GbE or 2.5 GbE speeds, copper RJ-45 connectivity, or Power over Ethernet on these slots cannot use this module.

Deciding specification

The module provides exactly twenty-four SFP (mini-GBIC) interfaces running at 1 Gbps, so the choice hinges on whether the target chassis has an available zl2 module slot and the design calls for gigabit fibre density rather than higher-speed or copper ports.

How it compares

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Price $951.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 782 comparable items (median $253.99).

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the J9988A module fit in the 5406R zl2 chassis I already run?

Yes, the module is designed for the 5406R zl2 and 5412R zl2 chassis families listed in the compatibility data.

Which front-panel indicators confirm the 24 Gigabit SFP ports are linked at 1 Gbps?

Each port shows a link LED that lights solid when a 1 Gbps SFP transceiver establishes a valid Ethernet connection.

Does the box include the 24 SFP transceivers or only the module itself?

The module ships with 24 empty SFP cages; compatible 1 GbE SFP transceivers must be purchased separately.

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