Does this switch support Layer 3 routing?

Yes, it supports advanced Layer 3 with 10,000 IPv4 and 5,000 IPv6 routing table entries. Protocols include OSPF, RIP-1/2, BGP, IGMPv3, OSPFv2/v3, and static routing, enabling dynamic segmentation and policy-based routing in enterprise environments.

What is the MAC address table size?

The switch has a 64,000-entry MAC address table, suitable for large Layer 2 domains. Combined with 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, it handles high-density forwarding efficiently in data centers or campuses.

What management interfaces are available?

Management includes SNMP (1, 2c, 3), RMON (2, 3), HTTP, SSH-2, CLI, and XRMON. This provides secure, comprehensive control with SDN readiness via OpenFlow on the ProVision ASIC platform.

What is the form factor and power requirement?

It is a 4U rack-mountable chassis weighing about 24.5 lb. Requires 1 power supply (no PSU included), with max consumption around 2450 BTU/hr non-PoE, supporting hot-swappable redundancy options.

Can it expand for more ports?

Yes, 4 open expansion slots support modules for up to 144 autosensing 1GbE, 144 SFP, 48 SFP+, 48 Smart Rate multi-gig, or 12 40GbE ports, offering flexible growth without new chassis.

J9868A - HPE J9868A 5406R-8XGT/8SFP+ v2 zl2 8x10G T 8xSFP+ Chassis Switch

Name: HPE J9868A 5406R-8XGT/8SFP+ v2 zl2 8x10G T 8xSFP+ Chassis Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: J9868A

J9868A - HPE J9868A 5406R-8XGT/8SFP+ v2 zl2 8x10G T 8xSFP+ Chassis Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba 5406R-8XGT/8SFP+ v2 zl2 Switch (SKU J9868A) is a managed Layer 2-4 modular chassis switch from the Aruba 5400R zl2 Series, designed for enterprise networks. It includes 8 x 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports and 8 x 10GbE SFP+ ports, plus 4 free expansion module slots for scalability up to 144 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or 48 SFP+ ports. Supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet with a 64,000-entry MAC address table, 10,000 IPv4 and 5,000 IPv6 routing entries, it enables advanced routing via OSPF, RIP, BGP, IGMPv3, and static IP. Management options include SNMP v1/2c/3, RMON 2/3, HTTP, SSH-2, CLI, and XRMON. The rack-mountable 4U chassis requires 1 power supply (not included) and supports high-performance aggregation with low latency. Ideal for data centers and campuses needing resilient, expandable 10GbE connectivity with SDN readiness.

8x 10GBASE-T RJ-45 + 8x 10GbE SFP+ ports for 10G uplinks
4 expansion slots scalable to 48x SFP+ or 144x 1GbE ports
64K MAC, 10K IPv4/5K IPv6 routes with OSPF/BGP support
SNMPv3, SSH-2, CLI management for secure enterprise control
4U rack-mountable chassis, no PSU included (1 required)
Layer 2-4 managed switch for high-performance aggregation

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	J9868A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	5406R-8XGT/8SFP+ v2 zl2
Product Line	Aruba 5400R zl2 Switch Series
Product Type	Managed Switch; Chassis-based with expansion modules
Network Technology	10GBase-T; 10GBase-X
Supported Protocols	OSPF; RIP-1; RIP-2; BGP; IGMP; OSPFv2; Static IP Routing; IGMPv3; OSPFv3
Management Interface	SNMP (1, 2c, 3); RMON (2, 3); HTTP; SSH-2; CLI; XRMON

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Best for

Data Center Aggregation
Provides 8x 10GBASE-T and 8x 10GbE SFP+ ports with 4 expansion slots for high-speed server uplinks and scalable connectivity up to 48 SFP+ ports.
Campus Core Switching
Supports 64,000 MAC entries, 10,000 IPv4/5,000 IPv6 routes, and protocols like OSPFv3, BGP for robust Layer 3 routing in large campus environments.
Enterprise Backbone
Rack-mountable 4U chassis with comprehensive management (SNMP, CLI, SSH-2) ensures reliable, low-latency 10GbE backbone for mobile-first networks.
High-Density 10GbE Expansion
4 free expansion slots allow growth to 144x 1GbE or 48x 10GbE ports, ideal for evolving enterprise demands without full chassis replacement.

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Ethernet Speed	10 Gigabit Ethernet
MAC Address Table	64,000 Entries
IPv4 Routing Table Entries	10,000
IPv6 Routing Table Entries	5,000

Power Supplies	1 Power Supply required; No PSU included

Rack Units	4U
Form Factor	Rack-mountable Chassis

Interface/Ports

Maximum Ports	144 autosensing 10/100/1000 or 144 SFP or 48 SFP+ or 48 HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit or 12 40GbE
Ethernet Ports	8 x 10GBASE-T RJ-45; 8 x 10GbE SFP+; 4 free expansion module slots
10GbE SFP+ Ports	8
Included Modules	1 - J9546A HP 8-port 10GBASE-T v2 zl Module, 1 - J9538A HP 8-port 10GbE SFP+ v2 zl Module
Management Module	1 HPE Aruba Networking 5400R zl2 Management Module (J9827A)
Open Module Slots	4

HPE J9868A 5406R-8XGT/8SFP+ v2 zl2 8x10G T 8xSFP+ Chassis Switch