HPE J9996A 5400R zl2 40GbE QSFP v3 Expansion Module 2 Port

This high-performance line card is an expansion module engineered to add high-density 40GbE connectivity to the HPE Aruba 5400R zl2 Switch Series. It directly addresses the need for scalable network infrastructure by enabling the aggregation of high-bandwidth traffic, serving as a powerful solution for creating robust uplinks from the campus access layer to the distribution or core. It is designed for enterprise networks requiring significant throughput to support demanding applications and growing device density. The module provides two 40GbE QSFP+ ports, delivering a significant, non-blocking performance boost to the modular 5400R chassis. This allows for the creation of high-speed interconnects between switches or for direct connections to servers and storage arrays in data center environments. The v3 zl2 architecture ensures optimized processing and low-latency performance, making it ideal for environments where speed and reliability are critical for business operations and a seamless user experience. Physically, the J9996A is a plug-in card that installs directly into an open slot of a 5400R zl2 chassis, simplifying deployment and upgrades. As an integrated component, it is managed centrally through the switch’s primary management module. This allows network administrators to configure and monitor the 40GbE ports using the familiar ArubaOS-Switch CLI, Web GUI, or through network management platforms like Aruba Central, ensuring consistent policy and operational control across the entire chassis.

• Two dedicated 40GbE QSFP+ ports
• Enables high-throughput network aggregation
• Hot-swappable plug-in module design
• Specifically for 5400R zl2 Switch Series
• Adds high-speed core uplink capability