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J9987A
The HPE 24-port 10/100/1000 PoE+ module J9987A is used with the 5400R zl2 Switch Series. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and 12 months replacement warranty as standard.
- Drive Support
- HPE 5400R zl2 Switch Series
- Dimensions
- 10.3 x 8.13 x 1.75 in
- Weight
- 1.74 lb
- Description
- HPE 5400R zl2 Switch Series Modules
- New factory sealed in the original vendor carton
- Serial list issued before shipment
- 12 months replacement warranty as standard
- Worldwide courier or freight from Hong Kong
Product Overview
J9987A Overview
The HPE 24-port 10/100/1000 PoE+ module J9987A is used with the 5400R zl2 Switch Series. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and 12 months replacement warranty as standard.
Key Benefits
What Owning J9987A Changes
Serials Issued Before It Ships
The serial list for your J9987A consignment is released before despatch, so it can be checked on the manufacturer portal while the goods are still with us.
A Complete Bill of Materials
Modules optics rails and power options are reviewed against J9987A before the quotation is issued, so the install crew is not blocked by a line nobody costed.
Support Registered Under the End User Name
A vendor support contract for J9987A is written under the end customer name, so the entitlement sits with the organisation that owns the outage.
Problems It Solves
Pain Points J9987A Removes
- Uplink modules and stacking cables quoted separately and discovered missing on site
- AOS-Switch and ArubaOS-CX estates that have drifted into two toolchains
- End of sale announcements that leave a proven design with no supply route for J9987A
- A closet-by-closet rollout that needs the same SKU available years after the first order
- PoE budget that stopped covering the access points cameras and phones added since
Who It Is For
Who Benefits Most From J9987A
Campus Network Teams
Running one access standard across buildings of very different ages
Education IT
Delivering inside vacation windows against a budget year that rarely aligns with the install date
Branch Network Teams
Rolling out one site design across many locations on a fixed bill of materials
Service Providers
Deploying managed hardware at customer premises with consistent revision and firmware
Specifications
J9987A Manufacturer Specification
As published by Aruba for this part number. Full electrical, port and performance specifications are issued with the quotation against the current datasheet revision.
| Product Type | HPE 5400R zl2 Switch Series Modules |
|---|---|
| Supported Devices | HPE 5400R zl2 Switch Series |
| Weight | 1.74 lb |
| Product dimensions (H x W x D) | 10.3 x 8.13 x 1.75 in |
Supply Terms
How J9987A Is Supplied
| Part Number | J9987A |
|---|---|
| Brand | Aruba |
| Category | Aruba Switches |
| Product Condition | New factory sealed |
| Serial Traceability | Full serial list supplied before shipment |
| Warranty | 12 months replacement plus optional vendor support contract |
| Packaging | Original vendor carton with export grade outer |
| Lead Time | Confirmed in writing per line at quotation |
| Delivery | Worldwide courier or freight from Hong Kong |
Comparison
J9987A Against Other Models in Aruba Switches
Values are taken from each manufacturer specification. A blank means the manufacturer does not publish that attribute for that model.
| Attribute | J9987A | JL256A | JL258A | JL259A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Support | HPE 5400R zl2 Switch Series | - | - | - |
| Dimensions | 10.3 x 8.13 x 1.75 in | - | 4.39 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm ( 1.73 x 10 x 10 in) 1U height | 4.39 x 44.25 x 20.02 cm ( 1.73 x 17.42 x 7.88 in) 1U height |
| Weight | 1.74 lb | - | - | - |
| Description | HPE 5400R zl2 Switch Series Modules | - | - | - |
| Throughput | - | 176 Gb/s | 56 Gb/s | 56 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | - | Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch | Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch | Aruba 2930F 24G 4SFP Switch |
| Product page | View J9987A | View JL256A | View JL258A | View JL259A |
Use Guide
Deployment Guide for J9987A
Confirm the Full Part Number
Check J9987A character for character including any suffix. On this class of hardware a single trailing character commonly changes the software tier, the power option, or whether a bundle is included.
Check Site Prerequisites
Confirm rack space, power feed, cabling and any uplink or accessory dependency before the order rather than on the day of installation.
Record It on Arrival
Photograph the sealed carton, reconcile the serial against the list supplied before shipment, then open and confirm the unit matches the label.
Bench Power Before Racking
Power the unit, capture the software version and the port or drive inventory, and record it while the unit is still accessible.
Register Support Entitlement
Register the support contract under the end user name so the entitlement sits with the organisation that owns the outage.
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Where It Goes
Industries That Deploy It
Enterprise Campus
Access, distribution and wireless supplied to one standard so every closet in every building behaves the same way.
Service Provider
Repeatable CPE and aggregation hardware supplied at the volume and consistency a managed service contract depends on.
Solutions
Programmes It Is Supplied Under
Network Refresh Programme
Most refresh projects fail on supply rather than on design. A phased programme only works if every phase arrives complete on the date the change window was booked.
Campus Wireless Deployment
Wireless projects are rarely stopped by the access point. They are stopped by a mount, a PoE class or a licence count that nobody confirmed before the order went out.
Data Center Switching Build
A cabinet is commissioned as a unit, so it should be supplied as one. Switches, optics, rails and power leads belong in the same consignment.
Reference
Project Cases and Guides
Regional Bank Branch Refresh Across 140 Sites
The branch edge had reached end of software support and the estate had drifted into four different router models bought across eight years
University Campus Wi-Fi Density Upgrade
Lecture theatres and the library could not carry the client counts actually present, while the work could only happen during vacations
Access Switch Selection for Campus
Five decisions set the part number. Getting them in the right order prevents most of the changes that happen late in a project.
Access Point Mounting and Installation
Wireless installs are rarely delayed by the access point. They are delayed by the mount, the power class or the cable that feeds it.
Network Refresh Planning Checklist
Refresh programmes fail on supply far more often than on design. This is the sequence that keeps a phased rollout on its dates.
FAQ
J9987A Frequently Asked Questions
Is J9987A New or Refurbished
Standard supply is new factory sealed in the original vendor carton. If a quotation offers another condition that is stated explicitly in writing before you commit.
Can I Get the Serial Numbers for J9987A Before Payment Clears
Yes. Serials are issued before shipment so you can check them on the manufacturer portal while the goods are still with us.
What Is the Lead Time for J9987A
Availability is confirmed in writing per line at quotation rather than as a project average, because one late line is what moves an installation date.
What Warranty Does J9987A Carry
12 months replacement as standard. A vendor support contract is available separately and is registered under the end user name.
Can You Ship J9987A to My Country
Yes. Consignments go worldwide by courier or freight from Hong Kong, with the routing chosen against the destination clearance regime and your deadline.
Can You Drop Ship J9987A to My Customer
Yes. Consignments can be released directly to an end customer address under your own documentation.
Request Pricing for J9987A
Send the quantity and destination country. Availability and lead time come back in writing, with the serial list before shipment.