J9151A HPE Compatible X132 10G SFP+ LC LR Transceiver
Aruba compatible J9151A - Key Features
- Compatibility: Aruba
- Media Type: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
- Fiber Count: Duplex
- Connector: Double LC/UPC
- Maximum Distance: 10 km
- Guaranteed Link Budget: 6 dB
- Tx Wavelength: 1310 nm
- Supported Data Rate: 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
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Form Factor | SFP+ |
Media Type | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) |
Fiber Count | Duplex |
Connector | Double LC/UPC |
Maximum Distance | 10 km |
Guaranteed Link Budget | 6 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 | 70-100 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 J9151A Datasheet
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Aruba compatible J9151A Description
J9151A is HP's part number for the X132 10G SFP+ LC LR transceiver, originally released for the ProCurve switch family. EdgeOptic's compatible replacement is built on our 10G-SFP-10 platform, matching the original optical and electrical specifications. J9151A remains one of the most widely deployed HP optic part numbers, reflecting a large installed base of ProCurve switches still in production use.
J9151A is the oldest of HP/Aruba's three 10GBASE-LR part numbers. The succession runs J9151A (ProCurve era) to J9151E (ProVision era) to J9151D (AOS-CX era). Each new part number aligned with a major switch OS generation, but all three share identical 10GBASE-LR optical specs. The distinction matters for procurement because HP/Aruba switch firmware validates the transceiver part number against a platform-specific approved list, and J9151A is the one recognized by ProCurve-generation hardware. Installing a J9151D or J9151E in a ProCurve switch may trigger unsupported-optic alerts even though the optics are physically identical. The large installed base of ProCurve switches still running in production, particularly in education and government sectors with extended hardware lifecycle policies, keeps demand for J9151A replacements consistently high.
Target platforms for J9151A include the ProCurve 5400zl (J8697A/J8698A chassis), 8200zl (J8715A/J8715B), 3500yl (J8692A/J8693A), 6600 series, and E-series switches that predate the Aruba branding. These platforms remain in production networks, particularly in education, healthcare, and government installations where hardware refresh cycles extend well beyond the vendor's official end-of-support dates. Replacement optics for these switches must carry the J9151A coding to avoid unsupported-transceiver alerts in the ProCurve management interface. ProCurve switches with 10G uplink modules (such as the J8706A 10-GbE module for the 5400zl) accept J9151A in all SFP+ slots.
The transceiver uses a 1310 nm DFB laser and PIN photodiode receiver, conforming to IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-LR. Reach is 10 km over G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC/UPC connectors. DDM per SFF-8472 supplies real-time optical power (Tx and Rx), temperature, bias current, and voltage readings to the switch CLI and SNMP agent. The SFP+ form factor follows SFF-8431/8432 mechanical and electrical specifications.
EdgeOptic's compatible is coded to present as J9151A on ProCurve platforms, with EEPROM data matching the original HP vendor identifier. For bulk spares, legacy network maintenance, or mixed-generation HP/Aruba deployments where J9151A/E/D cross-reference guidance is needed, contact our sales team
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the J9151A be used in newer Aruba CX switches?
Aruba CX switches (6300, 6400, 8360) expect J9151D. Inserting a J9151A may trigger an unsupported-optic warning on AOS-CX firmware. For CX platforms, use the J9151D-coded compatible instead.
What is the difference between J9151A, J9151E, and J9151D?
All three are 10GBASE-LR 1310 nm SFP+ modules with identical optical parameters. J9151A is qualified for ProCurve-era switches (5400zl, 8200zl). J9151E covers ProVision-era switches (5400R, 2930F). J9151D is for AOS-CX switches (6300, 6400). The difference is EEPROM vendor coding, not optical performance.
Which ProCurve switch models accept the J9151A?
J9151A is qualified for the ProCurve 5400zl (J8697A/J8698A chassis), 8200zl (J8715A/J8715B), 3500yl (J8692A/J8693A), 6600 series, and E5400/E8200 variants. These switches all run ProCurve firmware and validate optics against the J9151A part identifier.
Does the J9151A report DDM data on ProCurve switches?
Yes, provided the ProCurve firmware version supports DDM polling. Older ProCurve firmware releases (pre-K.15) may not display DDM values even though the transceiver transmits them. Updating to the latest available ProCurve firmware enables full DDM readout via CLI and SNMP.