Aruba J9151E (20km) Compatible 10GBASE-LR SFP+ 20km Extended-Reach Module
Aruba compatible J9151E (20km) - Key Features
- Compatibility: Aruba
- Media Type: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
- Fiber Count: Duplex
- Connector: Double LC/UPC
- Maximum Distance: 20 km
- Average Link Budget: 9 dB
- Tx Wavelength: 1310 nm
- Supported Data Rate: 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
Aruba J9151E (20km) Price
In Stock - Ships Next Business DayAruba compatible J9151E (20km) Specifications
Form Factor | SFP+ |
Media Type | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) |
Fiber Count | Duplex |
Connector | Double LC/UPC |
Maximum Distance | 20 km |
Average Link Budget | 9 dB |
TX Wavelength | 1310 nm |
RX Wavelength | 1310 nm |
Supported Data Rate | 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 10G Ethernet (10.31Gbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1.25 Gbps) |
Supported Fiber Channel Applications | 10G Fiber Channel (10.52 Gbps), 1G Fiber Channel (1.0625 Gbps), 2G Fiber Channel (2.125 Gbps), 4G Fiber Channel (4.25 Gbps), 8G Fiber Channel (8.5 Gbps) |
SDH/SONET Standards | STM-64 (9.95Gbps) |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Tx Wavelength Bandwidth | 100 nm (1260-1360 nm) |
Rx Wavelength Bandwidth | 100 nm (1260-1360 nm) |
Minimum Transmitting Power | -8.2 dBm |
Maximum Transmitting Power | 0.5 dBm |
Receiver Sensitivity | -14.5 dBm |
Receiver Overload | 0 dBm |
Dispersion | 140-160 ps/nm |
Transmitter Type | DFB Laser |
Receiver Type | PIN photodiode |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | CE,Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Compliant,RoHS,SFF-8431,SFP MSA |
Aruba compatible J9151E (20km) Datasheet
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Aruba compatible J9151E (20km) Description
EdgeOptic's J9151E (20km) compatible is an HPE Aruba-coded 10GBASE-LR SFP+ transceiver built on EdgeOptic's extended-reach 10G-SFP-20 hardware platform. It carries the same J9151E EEPROM identity that Aruba switches recognize for the OEM J9151E SKU, while the optical layer delivers 20 km / 9 dB across G.652 single-mode fiber, exceeding the OEM J9151E's 10 km reach. For deployments that fit within 10 km, the J9151E (20km) drops in as a direct functional replacement; for inter-site or campus links between 10 and 20 km on standard SMF, the wider link budget removes the need for a separate part.
Optical layer is 10GBASE-LR per IEEE 802.3ae at 1310 nm over duplex single-mode fiber with LC/UPC connectors. A DFB laser transmitter and PIN photodiode receiver provide a minimum 9 dB optical power budget, with -8.2 to +0.5 dBm transmit launch power and -14.5 dBm receive sensitivity. Supported Ethernet rates are 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10.3125 Gb/s) and Gigabit Ethernet (1.25 Gb/s) for Aruba switch deployments. DDM/DOM diagnostics per SFF-8472 report transmit and receive optical power, laser bias current, module temperature, and supply voltage.
EEPROM is coded for HPE-recognized identity, so the module registers cleanly on Aruba switches without the allow-unsupported-transceiver workaround. The J9151E (20km) targets the same Aruba switch families that take the OEM J9151E (notably the Aruba 2540 series per the Aruba transceiver guide). For sibling SKUs in the same family, J9151D carries a different EEPROM coding for the Aruba 6400 series and J9151A carries the original HP ProCurve 5400zl coding; the optical specs are identical across the family but the EEPROM identity is not interchangeable. Verify the EEPROM coding required for the target switch against the QuickSpecs or contact our sales team for help selecting between J9151A, J9151D, and J9151E.
Form factor is SFP+ per SFF-8431 with a +3.3 V single supply and the standard 0 to 70 C commercial temperature range. Compliance covers CE, IEC60825-1 / FDA Class 1 laser safety, RoHS, and the SFP+ MSA. The J9151E (20km) is the extended-reach face of the 10G-SFP-20 platform; for 10 km links matching the OEM J9151E budget face, the standard J9151E sibling page covers that variant.
The J9151E (20km) is built on the 10G-SFP-20 extended-reach platform. Ships from EU stock with next business day delivery and a lifetime warranty, backed by 15+ years of EdgeOptic compatibility engineering across vendor optical platforms. For Aruba EEPROM coding questions or 10 km versus 20 km face selection, contact our sales team.
J9151E (20km) Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between J9151D and J9151E?
Optical specifications are identical: both are 10GBASE-LR SFP+ at 1310 nm over single-mode fiber. The difference is the EEPROM identity programmed into the module. J9151D is coded for the Aruba 6400 series; J9151E is the newer revision coded for the Aruba 2540 series and other current-generation Aruba switches. Aruba host firmware checks the EEPROM identity against the switch's transceiver compatibility table, so the SKUs are not interchangeable across switch families even though the optics are. Verify the required EEPROM coding against the switch QuickSpecs or contact our sales team for selection help.
Does the J9151E (20km) need the allow-unsupported-transceiver command on Aruba switches?
No. EdgeOptic codes the J9151E (20km) with HPE-recognized EEPROM, so Aruba AOS-S and AOS-CX switches accept the module on its native identity and the allow-unsupported-transceiver workaround is not required. The CLI flag is intended for non-coded third-party modules; because the J9151E (20km) presents the J9151E vendor identity, current AOS-S and AOS-CX releases register it as a supported transceiver out of the box. Use show interfaces transceiver detail (AOS-S) or show interface transceiver detail (AOS-CX) to confirm the module is recognized after insertion.
Why does this J9151E compatible offer 20 km reach when the OEM J9151E is rated for 10 km?
The OEM HPE Aruba J9151E datasheet rates the module at 10 km over single-mode fiber. EdgeOptic builds the J9151E compatible on the 10G-SFP-20 extended-reach hardware platform, which provides a 9 dB optical link budget and covers 20 km on G.652 SMF. For 10 km deployments the module drops in as a direct functional replacement; for links between 10 and 20 km the wider budget removes the need to step up to a separate ER or ZR optic. Distance is calculated from the minimum optical budget against typical fiber attenuation; verify total path loss against connector and splice counts before deployment.
What is the difference between J9151A and J9151E?
Same 10GBASE-LR optical specifications, different EEPROM identity. J9151A is the original HP ProCurve coding used on the ProCurve 5400zl series and adjacent legacy ProCurve switches. J9151E is the current Aruba revision used on Aruba 2540 series and other current-generation Aruba switches. Engineers maintaining mixed legacy ProCurve and current Aruba estate need to match the EEPROM coding to the host switch family; verify against the switch QuickSpecs or contact our sales team.