What network interfaces does it support?

Supports 10/100/1000, SFP, SFP+, HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit, and 40GbE ports through modular expansions. Line-rate performance reaches 2 Tbps crossbar fabric with 785.7 Mpps throughput on ProVision ASICs.

Are power supplies included with the bare chassis?

No, hot-plug power supplies are not included in the J9851-61001 bare chassis. They must be purchased separately for redundant operation, supporting enterprise-class resiliency.

What management features are available?

Includes VSF stacking to virtualize units, OpenFlow for SDN, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, sFlow, CLI, DHCP, VLAN, and web-based management. Integrates with Aruba ClearPass and AirWave without licensing.

What compliance standards does it meet?

Certifications include IEC 61000-4-4, IEC 61000-4-5, IEEE 802.3ab, and IEEE 802.3at PoE+. Ensures reliability in enterprise environments with modular design and status indicators.

Is it suitable for high-density PoE deployments?

Yes, scales to 288 PoE+ ports with internal power supplies via 12 slots, ideal for 802.11ac devices. Features HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit for high-speed campus access.

J9851-61001 - HPE 5412R zl2 Switch

Name: J9851-61001 - HPE 5412R zl2 Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: J9851-61001
Price: 445 USD
Availability: InStock

J9851-61001 - HPE 5412R zl2 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba 5412R zl2 Switch Chassis (SKU: J9851-61001) is a modular Layer 3 switch chassis from the 5400R zl2 series, designed for enterprise networks. This 7U rack-mountable bare chassis provides 12 interface module slots, supporting up to 288 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports or 96 10GbE ports via modular expansions. It accommodates diverse interfaces including 10/100/1000, SFP, SFP+, HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit, and 40GbE ports. Hot-plug power supplies (not included) and chassis status LEDs for modules, fans, and power ensure operational reliability. Management features VSF stacking for simplified operations and OpenFlow for SDN integration. Compliance includes IEC 61000-4-4, IEC 61000-4-5, IEEE 802.3ab, and IEEE 802.3at PoE+. Ideal for scalable aggregation in campus access, data centers, and branches requiring high resiliency and flexibility without software licensing.

12 slots for 288 PoE or 96 10GbE ports with 40GbE uplinks
7U rack-mountable chassis with hot-plug power support
VSF stacking and OpenFlow SDN management capabilities
Supports SFP+, multi-gigabit, 10/100/1000 interfaces
2 Tbps switching fabric, low 2.1µ latency ProVision ASIC
Enterprise resiliency with status LEDs and modular design

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	J9851-61001
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	5412R zl2
SDN Support	OpenFlow support, SDN optimized
Status LEDs	Chassis status indicators for modules, fans, power
Chassis Type	Bare Chassis Assembly; 12 Interface Module Slots
Flash Memory	16 MB
Product Line	Aruba 5400R zl2 Switch Series
Product Type	Modular Layer 3 Switch Chassis
VSF Stacking	Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking technology supported

Compatible systems

Chassis compatibility determined by installed modules; series supports enterprise campus/branch networks

Best for

Campus Access Aggregation
Scales to 288 PoE ports for high-density 802.11ac devices with HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit support and VSF stacking for unified management.
Data Center Edge
Delivers up to 96 10GbE or 40GbE ports via 12 slots, with 2 Tbps switching fabric for low-latency traffic handling.
Branch Office
Provides enterprise resiliency in 7U form with modular design, hot-plug power, and OpenFlow SDN for flexible deployments.
Mobile-First Networks
Supports line-rate 40GbE uplinks and robust QoS for high-performance wireless aggregation without licensing.

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Layer Support	Layer 3

Modular Design	Modular with hot-swappable components

PCIe Expansion	Supports up to 12 modules for 288 10/100/1000 PoE ports or 96 10GbE ports

Standard Memory	4 GB DDR3 SDRAM

ASIC Architecture	6th generation ProVision ASIC

Network Interfaces	Supports 10/100/1000, SFP, SFP+, HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit, 40GbE ports via modules

Reliability Rating	Enterprise-class resiliency with modular design

Management Interface	Supports VSF stacking, OpenFlow for SDN

Management Protocols	SNMP v1/v2c/v3, sFlow, CLI, DHCP, VLAN, Web-based management, Telnet

Safety Certifications	CSA 22.2 No. 60950, UL 60950

Compliance Certifications	IEC 61000-4-4; IEC 61000-4-5; IEEE 802.3ab; IEEE 802.3at PoE+

Network & Communication

Latency	2.1 microseconds
Packet Throughput	785.7 million pps (Mpps)
Maximum PoE+ Ports	Up to 288 ports of PoE+
Maximum 10GbE Ports	Up to 96 line rate 10GbE ports (SFP+ and 10GBASE-T)
40GbE Uplink Support	Line rate 40GbE uplinks supported
Switching Fabric Capacity	2 Tbps crossbar switching fabric

Input Voltage	120 V AC
Power Supplies	Hot-plug Power Supplies; Not included in bare chassis
Redundant Power Supply	Redundant power supply supported

Depth	17.8 inches (45.09 cm)
Width	17.5 inches (44.45 cm)
Height	12.1 inches (30.73 cm)
Weight	38.10 lb (approximately)
Rack Units	7U High
Form Factor	Rack Mountable Chassis

Expansion Slots	12 Interface Module Slots
Management Ports	1x RJ-45 out-of-band management port, 1x RJ-45 serial console, 1x AUX, 1x Console mini-USB Type B

HPE 5412R zl2 Switch