Are power supplies included with SKU J9850-61001?

No power supplies are included. Compatible hot-swappable options are J9828A (700W), J9829A (1100W), and J9830A (2750W), enabling redundancy and support for up to 288 PoE+ ports when populated.

What is the form factor and cooling system?

4U chassis (17.53 x 44.45 x 45.09 cm) with 1x J9831A fan tray providing side-to-side airflow. Rack mounts not included, designed for standard 19-inch racks in enterprise environments.

What performance specs does it offer?

Up to 960 Gbps switching capacity, 1015 Gbps fabric speed, 571.4 Mpps throughput, and low latency (e.g., 2.1µs) via ProVision ASICs, with VSF stacking for resiliency.

Is it suitable for SDN and high-density PoE?

Yes, SDN-optimized with OpenFlow support, HPE Smart Rate ports, and full PoE+ for up to 288 ports. Ideal for aggregating 802.11ac wireless traffic with ClearPass and AirWave management.

What management features are available?

Includes Aruba AirWave, IMC, CLI, web interface, out-of-band RJ-45/USB management. Supports Dynamic Segmentation, robust QoS, and security without software licensing.

J9850-61001 - HPE Aruba 5406R zl2 8-Slot 4U Modular Switch Chassis J9850-61001

Name: HPE Aruba 5406R zl2 8-Slot 4U Modular Switch Chassis J9850-61001
Brand: HP
SKU: J9850-61001
Price: 280 USD
Availability: InStock

J9850-61001 - HPE Aruba 5406R zl2 8-Slot 4U Modular Switch Chassis J9850-61001 | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba 5406R zl2 Switch Chassis (SKU J9850-61001) is an enterprise-grade modular switch from the Aruba 5406R zl2 Series, designed for high-performance networking in data centers, campuses, and branches. This 4U chassis provides 8 total module slots supporting v2 zl and v3 zl2 modules for flexible connectivity up to 1GbE, 10GbE, 40GbE ports, HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit, and full PoE+. It includes 1x J9831A fan tray with side-to-side airflow for efficient cooling. Power supplies are not included; compatible hot-swappable options are J9828A (700W), J9829A (1100W), and J9830A (2750W). Rack mounts are not included. Ideal for scalable aggregation, VSF stacking, low-latency Layer 3 routing, and SDN applications with OpenFlow support. Ensures resiliency with management and power redundancy, robust QoS, and security via ClearPass and AirWave.

8x module slots for 144x 1GbE or 48x 10GbE/40GbE ports
4U chassis with side-to-side J9831A fan tray included
Hot-swappable PSUs: 700W/1100W/2750W options
Supports v2 zl/v3 zl2 modules, HPE Smart Rate, PoE+
960 Gbps capacity, 571.4 Mpps, low-latency ASICs
VSF stacking, SDN OpenFlow for enterprise resiliency

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Refunds within 14 days and replacements within 30 days of delivery with an RMA (25% restocking fee on customer-initiated returns), and every part carries our Standard 30-Day Warranty - see our return policy or contact US IT Hardware.

Featuring

Manufacturer part #	J9850-61001
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	5406R zl2
SDN Support	OpenFlow
Product Line	Aruba 5406R zl2 Series
Product Type	Modular Switch Chassis

Storage

Packet Buffer Size	13.5 MB internal

Processor

Compatible systems

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Best for

Data Center Aggregation
Supports up to 144 1GbE or 48 10GbE/40GbE ports via 8 module slots, enabling high-density scalable connectivity with 960 Gbps switching capacity.
Campus Core Switching
4U chassis with VSF stacking and low-latency ProVision ASICs handles mobile-first networks, aggregating wireless traffic with HPE Smart Rate ports.
Branch Office Deployment
Hot-swappable PSUs and side-to-side fan tray ensure redundancy and reliability in compact enterprise environments up to 571.4 Mpps throughput.
SDN-Enabled Networks
OpenFlow support and modular design allow innovative programmability for edge-to-core switching across data center and campus.

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Processor	Dual ARM Cortex A9 @ 1 GHz (v3 Gb module)

Throughput	571.4 Mpps
Switching Capacity	960 Gbps

Power Supplies	None Included; Options: J9828A (700W), J9829A (1100W), J9830A (2750W); Hot-Swappable

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions	17.53 x 44.45 x 45.09 cm (6.9 x 17.5 x 17.75 in)
Rack Units	4U
Fan Modules	1x J9831A Fan Tray Included; Airflow Direction: Side-to-Side
Form Factor	4U Chassis
Rack Mounts	Not Included
Module Slots	8x Total Slots
Open Module Slots	6

HPE Aruba 5406R zl2 8-Slot 4U Modular Switch Chassis J9850-61001