HPE Aruba 5406R ZL2 Switch J9821A

BRAND NEW. FACTORY SEALED. RETAIL BOXED. FULL HPE WARRANTY INCLUDED. FROM CHICAGO COMPUTER SUPPLY.

Overview

Enterprise networks must adapt quickly as bandwidth demands increase. New wireless standards, cloud applications, and connected devices all require stronger switching infrastructure. The HPE Aruba 5406R ZL2 J9821A is best for that evolving environment. It delivers a modular switching platform designed for scalability, resiliency, and advanced Layer 3 routing.

This enterprise-class switch is part of the Aruba 5400R zl2 series, a platform designed for high-performance campus networks and aggregation layers. Because the architecture is modular, organizations can expand ports and capacity as network demands grow. Combined with Virtual Switching Framework technology and strong security capabilities, the switch provides reliable performance for large enterprise deployments.

Key Features

• Modular enterprise switching platform with six expansion slots
• Advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities for enterprise networks
• Virtual Switching Framework support for simplified stacking
• Hitless failover for improved network resiliency
• Line-rate 40GbE support through modular expansion
• Robust QoS and traffic prioritization capabilities
• Enterprise security integration with Aruba ClearPass
• Centralized management with Aruba AirWave and Aruba Central

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE Aruba
SKU / Part Number: J9821A
Product Series: Aruba 5400R zl2
Product Type: Modular Layer 3 Switch
Form Factor: Rack-mountable

Expansion
Expansion Slots: 6 module slots available

Performance
Routing / Switching Capacity: 528 Gbps
Switching Fabric Bandwidth: 1015 Gbps
Throughput: 392.8 Mpps

Routing Capacity
IPv4 Routing Table Entries: 10,000
IPv6 Routing Table Entries: 5,000

MAC Address Table
Capacity: 64,000 entries

Routing Protocol Support
BGP
OSPF
OSPFv2
OSPFv3
RIP-1
RIP-2
Static IP routing
IGMP and IGMPv3

Security and Authentication
Secure Shell v2 (SSH2)
RADIUS authentication
TACACS+ authentication
SSL encryption

Management and Monitoring
Management Protocols: SNMP 1, SNMP 2c, SNMP 3
Management Interfaces: CLI, HTTP
Monitoring Tools: RMON, RMON 2, XRMON

PoE
PoE Support: PoE+ through compatible modules

Power
Power Supply Support: Up to 2 internal power supplies (ordered separately)

Physical
Rack Height: 4U
Dimensions (W × D × H): 17.5 × 17.8 × 6.9 in

Included Accessories
Fan tray
Rack mounting kit

Use Cases

J9821A works well in enterprise campus networks where scalable switching and high availability are essential. Organizations deploy it as an aggregation or core switch connecting multiple access switches across buildings or floors. Universities, corporate campuses, and large offices benefit from its modular architecture, which allows network capacity to expand without replacing the entire switching platform.

Why Choose HPE Aruba 5406R ZL2 J9821A

• Modular enterprise switching platform designed for scalable networks
• Six expansion slots for flexible port configuration
• High switching capacity for large enterprise traffic loads
• Advanced Layer 3 routing for network segmentation and control
• VSF stacking support for simplified network architecture
• Integration with Aruba AirWave and Aruba Central management tools
• Designed for campus cores, aggregation layers, and enterprise networks
• Brand new hardware backed by a full HPE warranty from Chicago Computer Supply

FAQs

What type of switch is the Aruba J9821A?

It is a modular Layer 3 enterprise switch designed for campus networks and aggregation deployments.

How many expansion slots does the switch provide?

The chassis includes six expansion slots that allow flexible port modules to be installed.

Does this switch support stacking?

Yes. The Aruba 5400R zl2 series supports Virtual Switching Framework technology for stacking multiple switches.

Can this switch support high-speed uplinks?

Yes. Through modular expansion, the switch can support high-speed 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity.

Are power supplies included with the switch?

No. The chassis supports up to 2 internal power supplies, ordered separately.

Is the product new and covered by warranty?

Yes. The switch is brand new, factory-sealed, retail-boxed, and includes the full HPE warranty from Chicago Computer Supply.