J9827A zl2 24-Port Gigabit and 4-Port 10GbE SFP+ Layer 3 Switch Module
Product Overview:
The HPE Aruba J9827A is a 24-port 1GbE and 4-port SFP+ Layer 3 switch module designed for the Aruba 5400R zl2 series. It delivers enterprise-grade switching capacity, high availability, and scalability, making it ideal for large campus and core networks that demand high-performance and flexibility.
Product Details Table:
| Specification | Description |
| Brand | HPE Aruba |
| Model Number | J9827A |
| Product Type | zl2 Switch Module |
| Ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 (RJ-45), 4 x SFP+ (10GbE) |
| Switch Type | Layer 3 Modular Switch Module |
| Compatibility | Aruba 5400R zl2 Switch Series |
| Uplink Options | 4 x 10G SFP+ slots |
| Throughput | Up to 512 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 960 Gbps |
| Management | ArubaOS, CLI, SNMP, Web GUI |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise core and aggregation layer |
Product Features:
Delivers high-performance gigabit and 10GbE connectivity in one module.
Fully supports Layer 3 dynamic routing, QoS, and ACLs.
Designed for scalable deployments in Aruba 5400R zl2 chassis.
Flexible uplinks with SFP+ support for fiber-based aggregation.
Redundant and hot-swappable for minimal downtime.
Enterprise-level security, manageability, and reliability.
Similar Model Comparison Table:
| Model | Ports | Uplinks | Compatibility | Layer | Notes |
| J9827A | 24 x 1GbE + 4 x SFP+ | 4 x 10GbE SFP+ | Aruba 5400R zl2 | L3 | Base 1G/10G combo module |
| J9534A | 20 x 1GbE + 4 x SFP+ | 4 x 10GbE SFP+ | Aruba 5400 zl series | L3 | Fewer 1G ports |
| J9990A | 24 x 1GbE + 2 x 10GBASE-T | 2 x 10GbE Copper | Aruba 5400R zl2 | L3 | Copper uplink support |
| J9986A | 40 x 1GbE | None | Aruba 5400R zl2 | L2 | Higher density, no uplink module |
| J9547A | 4 x 10GbE SFP+ | 4 x 10GbE SFP+ | Aruba 5400 zl series | L3 | Uplink module only |
Latest Models in the Same Series:
| Model | Ports | Uplinks | Notable Features |
| R0X26A | 24 x 1GbE + 4 x SFP+ | 4 x 10GbE SFP+ | Enhanced security and cloud integration |
| JL262A | 48 x 1GbE + 4 x SFP+ | 4 x 10GbE SFP+ | Higher port density for large campuses |
| JL256A | 24 x 1GbE + 4 x SFP+ | 4 x 10GbE SFP+ | Compact solution with Layer 3 support |
