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HP Aruba • SKU J9821A
HP Aruba J9821A — HPE Aruba Networking 5406R zl2 Switch
HPE Aruba Networking 5406R zl2 Switch (J9821A) — a 6-slot, 4U modular chassis switch for campus core/aggregation; ships with one 5400R zl2 management module (J9827A) and one fan tray (J9831A), but NO power supplies and NO line/port modules. PoE+ capable via modules.
Download HP Aruba datasheet ↗ via HPE Aruba 5400R zl2 Switch Series QuickSpecs (long form), mirrored by Andover CG; corroborated by router-switch.com J9821A datasheet PDF.
What is the HP Aruba J9821A?
HPE Aruba Networking 5406R zl2 Switch (J9821A) — a 6-slot, 4U modular chassis switch for campus core/aggregation; ships with one 5400R zl2 management module (J9827A) and one fan tray (J9831A), but NO power supplies and NO line/port modules. PoE+ capable via modules.
TFI supplies the J9821A new and refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| form factor | Modular chassis, 6 open module slots, 4U rack-mountable (~45 cm deep) |
|---|---|
| ports | Slot-dependent: up to 144x 10/100/1000 (or PoE+), or 144 SFP, or 48 SFP+ (10GbE), or 48 HPE Smart Rate multi-gig, or 12x 40GbE (mix-and-match via zl2 modules) |
| switching capacity | Switching fabric ~1015 Gbps (2 Tbps crossbar fabric); 2.1 microsecond latency |
| forwarding rate | Up to ~761 Mpps (routing/switching throughput ~528 Gbps) |
| poe | PoE+ (802.3af/at) capable via PoE+ modules and PoE+ power supplies; up to 144 PoE+ ports |
| power supply | 2 PSU slots, none included (min 1 required); options J9828A 700W / J9829A 1100W / J9830A 2750W PoE+ zl2 |
| stacking | Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking; hitless failover (dual management modules) |
| license | No software licensing required — full L3 incl. OSPF, BGP, IPv4/IPv6, PBR, QoS; OpenFlow/SDN support |
| included modules | 1x 5400R zl2 management module (J9827A) + 1x 5406R zl2 fan tray (J9831A); no line modules included |
| eol status | Currently Supported; no published EOL/EOSL date (active long-lived platform) |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HP Aruba J9821A?
- HPE Aruba Networking 5406R zl2 Switch (J9821A) — a 6-slot, 4U modular chassis switch for campus core/aggregation; ships with one 5400R zl2 management module (J9827A) and one fan tray (J9831A), but NO power supplies and NO line/port modules. PoE+ capable via modules.
- Do you supply the J9821A new or refurbished?
- TFI supplies the HP Aruba J9821A both new and professionally refurbished, each with warranty and SLA options. Tell us your preference when you request a quote.
- Does the J9821A support PoE?
- PoE on the J9821A: PoE+ (802.3af/at) capable via PoE+ modules and PoE+ power supplies; up to 144 PoE+ ports.
- How many ports does the J9821A have?
- Port configuration: Slot-dependent: up to 144x 10/100/1000 (or PoE+), or 144 SFP, or 48 SFP+ (10GbE), or 48 HPE Smart Rate multi-gig, or 12x 40GbE (mix-and-match via zl2 modules).
- Can TFI deliver the J9821A in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the HP Aruba J9821A nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
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Verification sources (8)
- https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/networking/switches/modular-ethernet-switches/5400-zl-switch-products/hpe-aruba-networking-5406r-zl2-switch/p/j9821a
- https://andovercg.com/datasheets/hpe-aruba-5400r-zl2-switch-series-long.pdf
- https://www.router-switch.com/pdf/j9821a-datasheet.pdf
- https://www.newegg.com/aruba-j9821a/p/0XP-006Y-001J8
- https://www.cdw.com/product/hpe-aruba-5406r-zl2-switch-managed-rack-mountable/4361359
- https://www.connection.com/product/hpe-5406r-zl2-4u-rm-poe-managed-switch-6xexpansion-slots-2xpsu-slots/j9821a/17439669
- https://www.comms-express.com/products/hpe-aruba-networking-j9821a-5406r-zl2-switch/
- https://serviceexpress.com/eol-eosl-database/products/hpe-j9821a-network-connectivity/
Need pricing on J9821A?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.