Description
The HPE Aruba Networking 5406R v3 zl2 Switch (JL003A) is a high-performance modular Layer 3 switch designed for enterprise campus networks. Built for resilience, security, and flexibility, this 6-slot chassis includes 44 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports and 4 SFP+ uplinks, making it ideal for high-speed connectivity to modern wireless access points and mobile-first deployments.
It features Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) for stackable scaling, MACsec security, Dynamic Segmentation, and license-free Layer 2/3 capabilities, all managed via HPE Aruba Central or ClearPass Policy Manager. Note: This unit does not include a power supply (sold separately).
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Number | JL003A |
| Form Factor | 6-slot chassis (4U) modular switch |
| Included Modules | - 1x Management Module (J9827A) - 1x Fan Tray (J9831A) - 1x 24p 1G PoE+ MACsec v3 Module (J9986A) - 1x 20p 1G PoE+ & 4p 10G SFP+ MACsec v3 Module (J9990A) |
| Total Ports | 44 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ 4 x 10GbE SFP+ (open) |
| Expansion Slots | 4 additional open module slots |
| Max Port Capacity | Up to 144 x 1G or 48 x 10G or 48 x Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit or 12 x 40G |
| Latency | <2.8 µs (1G), <1.8 µs (10G), <1.5 µs (40G) |
| Throughput | 571.4 Mpps |
| Routing/Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps |
| Switch Fabric Speed | 1015 Gbps |
| PoE Capability | Yes (PoE+ supported) |
| Power Supply | Not included; 2 slots (1 minimum required) |
| Input Voltage | 110–127/200–240 VAC (depends on PSU selected) |
| Heat Dissipation | 2450 BTU/hr (non-PoE), 3700 BTU/hr (PoE) |
| Management Tools | HPE Aruba Central, ClearPass, AirWave, IMC, Web UI, CLI, SNMP, REST API |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 44.45 x 45.09 x 17.53 cm |
| Weight | 12.75 kg |
| Software Features | IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, QoS, PBR, Tunnel Node, MACsec, REST API, ACLs |
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