J9151E HPE Aruba Compatible 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF transceiver

Aruba
SFP+
10G
Duplex
10 km
J9151E HPE Aruba Compatible 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF transceiver

Aruba compatible J9151E - 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 Wavelenght: 1310 nm
  • Supported Data Rate: 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps
  • DDM/DOM: Supported
  • Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C

Aruba J9151E Price

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Aruba compatible J9151E Specifications

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
Supportet 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 J9151E Datasheet

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Complete technical specifications and product details

Updated:Jan 16, 2026Format:PDF

Aruba compatible J9151E Description

The EdgeOptic 10G-SFP-10 is a compatible replacement for the HPE Aruba J9151E 10GBASE-LR SFP+ transceiver. It supports 10GBASE-LR connectivity at 1310nm over single-mode fiber, reaching up to 10km through a duplex LC/UPC connector. The module is EEPROM coded for HPE Aruba platforms and recognized in ArubaOS environments without error messages.

TX side is a 1310nm DFB laser; RX side is a PIN photodiode. The module guarantees a 6dB optical link budget over G.652 single-mode fiber. Line rate is 10.3125 Gbps with 64B/66B encoding per IEEE 802.3ae. The module also supports 1G Ethernet (1.25 Gbps) for dual-rate operation on platforms that support SFP+ dual-rate mode.

EdgeOptic validates this module on HPE Aruba platforms including the 2540, 2930F, 2930M, 3810M, 5400R zl2, and Instant On 1930. Because the module EEPROM is programmed with Aruba-compatible vendor data, it is recognized natively by ArubaOS-Switch without generating unsupported-transceiver warnings. Run “show interfaces transceiver detail” to view DDM readings on ArubaOS-Switch platforms.

HPE Aruba assigns separate 10GBASE-LR part numbers per platform family, each with its own EEPROM encoding. The J9151E works with the 2540, 2930, 3810, and Instant On series. The J9151A uses older HP ProCurve encoding for legacy platforms such as the 5400zl (E-series chassis). The J9151D targets newer Aruba CX platforms such as the 6200, 6300, and 6400 series. All three are optically identical — the only difference is the EEPROM vendor coding.

DDM per SFF-8472 reports TX/RX optical power, laser bias current, temperature, and supply voltage. Compliant with SFF-8431 (electrical) and IEEE 802.3ae (optical). Class 1 laser safe per IEC 60825-1. CE and RoHS certified. Commercial temperature range: 0°C to 70°C.

The J9151E operates over standard OS2 single-mode fiber. Minimum link length is 2 meters to avoid receiver saturation; use an inline optical attenuator for shorter patch cables. The module supports hot-swappable insertion in SFP+ cage types.

G.652 single-mode fiber has an attenuation of approximately 0.35 dB/km at 1310nm. Over a 10km span, fiber loss consumes about 3.5 dB of the optical power budget, leaving ~2.5 dB margin once connector and splice losses are accounted for. For spans near the 10km limit, measure installed attenuation with an OTDR before commissioning.

All EdgeOptic transceivers ship with a lifetime warranty. For volume pricing or compatibility questions, contact our sales team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between J9151A and J9151E?

Both are 10GBASE-LR SFP+ transceivers with identical optical specifications. The difference is the EEPROM encoding for platform compatibility. The J9151E works with current Aruba switches like the 2540, 2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and Instant On series. The J9151A uses older HP ProCurve encoding for legacy platforms such as the 5400zl (E-series chassis).

What is the difference between J9151E and J9151D?

The optical specs are the same as the J9151E. The J9151D targets the newer Aruba CX platform family, including the 6400, 6300, and 6200 series. Check your switch datasheet to confirm which encoding is required.

What HPE Aruba switches support the J9151E?

The J9151E is supported on HPE Aruba 2540, 2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and 5400R zl2 series switches, as well as the Instant On 1930 series. It is not supported on Aruba CX platforms (6400, 6300, 6200), which require the J9151D instead.

Does the J9151E work in Aruba Instant On switches?

The Aruba Instant On 1930 series includes SFP+ uplink ports that accept standard 10GBASE-LR optics. The EdgeOptic 10G-SFP-10 coded for J9151E will operate in these ports.