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HP Aruba • HPE FlexFabric 12500 Switch Series

HP Aruba JG497A — HPE FlexFabric 12500 Type A Main

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HP Aruba • SKU JG497A

HP Aruba JG497A — HPE FlexFabric 12500 Type A Main

HPE FlexFabric 12500 Type A Main Processing Unit (MPU) with Comware v7 OS — supervisor/control-processor plug-in module for HPE 12500 data center switch chassis

  • End-of-sale — refurbished only
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Download HP Aruba datasheet ↗ via HPE product documentation portal (h20195.www2.hpe.com) confirmed listing for JG497A OID 5333861; PDF datasheet also referenced at shoredata.us.com but binary content not parseable by WebFetch.

What is the HP Aruba JG497A?

HPE FlexFabric 12500 Type A Main Processing Unit (MPU) with Comware v7 OS — supervisor/control-processor plug-in module for HPE 12500 data center switch chassis

TFI supplies the JG497A 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

product type Main Processing Unit (MPU) / Supervisor module — plug-in card for HPE 12500 switch chassis
operating system Comware v7 (pre-loaded)
compatible chassis All HPE 12500 series chassis: 12504 AC/DC, 12508 AC/DC, 12516 AC/DC
form factor Plug-in module (control processor blade); approx. 11.2" H x 30.7" W x 23.2" D; ~22.16 lbs
management interfaces Console port, out-of-band management Ethernet port (typical for 12500 MPU); USB storage port
switching role Chassis supervisor/control plane — runs routing protocols, management plane, IRF fabric coordination; no standalone forwarding capacity
redundancy Supports 1+1 MPU redundancy when two MPUs installed in chassis; hot-swap capable
eol status End-of-Life / End-of-Sale — HPE 12500 platform superseded by FlexFabric 12900E series; active refurbished market
comware version Comware v7 (upgrade path from Comware v5 on original 12500 MPUs)
generation designator 'Type A' = Comware v7-capable generation; distinguishes from original Comware v5 MPUs

End-of-life status

The JG497A is end-of-sale

HP Aruba has declared the JG497A end-of-sale, so it is no longer manufactured new. TFI supplies it professionally refurbished and tested.

Why refurbished still makes sense: a refurbished JG497A delivers the same proven performance at a fraction of the new-equipment cost, backed by a TFI warranty and SLA. It is the practical choice for spares, expansion of an existing deployment, or extending the life of a network you are not ready to replace. Talk to us about a successor model if you are planning a refresh.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HP Aruba JG497A?
HPE FlexFabric 12500 Type A Main Processing Unit (MPU) with Comware v7 OS — supervisor/control-processor plug-in module for HPE 12500 data center switch chassis
Is the JG497A still supported?
The HP Aruba JG497A has reached end-of-sale, so it is supplied refurbished. TFI back every refurbished unit with a warranty and SLA options, which makes it a cost-effective choice where the platform still fits your network.
Can TFI deliver the JG497A in South Africa?
Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the HP Aruba JG497A nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.

Also in the HPE FlexFabric 12500 Switch Series

Verification sources (6)
  • https://h20195.www2.hpe.com/v2/default.aspx?cc=rs&lc=sr&oid=5333861
  • https://www.neweggbusiness.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9B-1WK-0005-009W9
  • https://icd3s.com/product/jg497a-hp-12500-main-processing-unit-with-comware-v7-operating-system/
  • https://shoredata.us.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12500.pdf
  • https://bulkdevices.com/jg497a-hp-12500-main-processing-unit-with-comware-v7-operating-system-j
  • https://www.icpnetworks.co.uk/hpe/jg497a.asp

Need pricing on JG497A?

Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.