HP Aruba 8-Port 10GbE v2 zl
SFP+ Expansion Module | v2 zl backplane technology | Part: J9538A
Representative image. The device shipped is a genuine HP Aruba J9538A expansion module.
Product Condition & Key Features
This is a genuine HP HPE Aruba 8-Port 10GbE SFP+ v2 zl Modular Switch Expansion Card (Part: J9538A) in excellent, fully tested working condition. Pulled from a clean, operational modular core switch chassis, the board contacts have been cleaned and all 8 ports verified for display status LED output and stable data transfer.
- 8x 10GbE SFP+ Ports: Adds high-speed 10Gbps optical uplink cages to your core network switch chassis for high-throughput trunking configurations.
- v2 zl Slot Technology: Built for HP's Gen2 modular switch backplanes, offering wire-speed port density and processing efficiency over Gen1 modules.
- Hot-Swappable Module: Can be inserted into or removed from active switch slots without interrupting the system uptime or requiring reboot cycles.
- Chassis Consolidation: Saves rack footprint spaces by integrating uplinks directly into your existing chassis infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | HP / HPE / Aruba Networks |
| Model | HP Aruba 8-Port 10GbE SFP+ v2 zl Module |
| HP Part Number | J9538A |
| Spare Part Number | J9538-61001 (or equivalent) |
| Product Type | Switch Chassis Slot Expansion Module Card |
| Port Count | 8x Ports |
| Port Connector Interface | SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) |
| Link Rate Speed | 10 Gbps (10 Gigabit Ethernet) per port |
| Backplane Standard | v2 zl Module Slot Technology |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Chassis Compatibility | HP ProCurve / Aruba 5400 zl, 8200 zl, and 5400R zl2 series switches |
| Approx. Dimensions | ~1.75 x 10.3 x 8.1 in (4.4 x 26.2 x 20.6 cm) |
Important Installation & Chassis Warnings
Switch Chassis Compatibility: This module is designed specifically for modular HP ProCurve / Aruba 5400 zl, 8200 zl, and 5400R zl2 series chassis switches. It is NOT a standalone switch, and it will NOT fit in standard PCIe expansion slots, servers, or other switch families (like 3800, 2920, etc.). Please verify your switch chassis model prior to purchasing.
SFP+ Transceivers NOT Included: The 8x SFP+ cages are bare. Optical transceivers (optics) and fiber patch / Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables are **NOT** included and must be sourced separately.
v2 Module Configuration: This is a **v2 zl module**. To run at full v2 speed profiles, ensure your chassis supervisor module and other chassis components are configured for v2 mode.
30-Day Functionality Guarantee
We guarantee the expansion module initializes in the chassis, registers port links, and routes traffic under load for 30 days from the delivery date.
- Covers chassis backplane connector pins, SFP+ interface pins, and status indicator LEDs.
- Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Secure Packing & Dispatch
The expansion module is packaged inside a static-safe ESD protection bag, secured in thick bubble wrapping, and shipped inside a rigid box to prevent shipping impacts or connector pin damage.
- Handling Time: 1 Business Day.
- Tracking details provided instantly upon dispatch.