HPE Aruba JL484A Compatible 25GBASE-SR SFP28 Transceiver
Aruba compatible JL484A - Key Features
- Compatibility: Aruba
- Media Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5
- Fiber Count: Duplex
- Connector: Double LC/UPC
- Maximum Distance: 100 m
- Average Link Budget: 5.3 dB
- Tx Wavelength: 850 nm
- Supported Data Rate: 8.5 Gbps - 25.78 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Forward Error Correction (FEC): Host FEC Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
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Form Factor | SFP28 |
Media Type | Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5 |
Fiber Count | Duplex |
Connector | Double LC/UPC |
Maximum Distance | 100 m |
Average Link Budget | 5.3 dB |
TX Wavelength | 850 nm |
RX Wavelength | 850 nm |
Supported Data Rate | 8.5 Gbps - 25.78 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 10G Ethernet (10.31Gbps), 25G Ethernet (25.78Gbps) |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Forward Error Correction (FEC) | Host FEC Supported |
Transmitter Type | VSCEL Laser |
Average Launch Power (Min) Each Lane | -5 dBm |
Average Launch Power (Max) Each Lane | 2.4 dBm |
Extinction Ratio (Min) | 3 dB |
Receiver Type | PIN photodiode |
Rx Wavelength Bandwidth | 20 nm |
Average Receiver Sensitivity (Min) Each Lane | -10.3 dBm |
Average Receiver Sensitivity (Max) Each Lane | 2.4 dBm |
Receiver Overload | 2.4 dBm |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Storage Temperature | -40° to 85°C |
Relative Humidity | 5 to 85% |
Power Consumption (Max) | 0.3 W |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | SFF-8432, CE, Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Compliant, RoHS, SFF-8431, SFF-8472, SFP28 MSA |
Aruba compatible JL484A Datasheet
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Aruba compatible JL484A Description
EdgeOptic's JL484A compatible is an HPE Aruba-coded 25GBASE-SR SFP28 transceiver engineered for HPE Aruba CX switching platforms. The module matches the Aruba JL484A original specification for short-reach 25 Gigabit Ethernet over multimode fiber and carries EEPROM programmed for ArubaOS-CX recognition, so the module loads in Aruba CX 8325, 8360, and 6300 series switches without driver-level warnings.
Optical specs: 850 nm VCSEL transmitter, PIN photodiode receiver, TX power -8.4 to +2.4 dBm, RX sensitivity better than -10.3 dBm, 5.3 dB link budget. Reach is 100 m on OM4, 100 m on OM5, and 70 m on OM3 with an LC/UPC duplex connector. Aruba's channel insertion loss specification for JL484A caps total OM4 channel loss at 1.8 dB, which is the cabling-plant budget for patch panel, splice, and mated connector losses at 25 GbE rates. The module is IEEE 802.3by Clause 112 compliant with RS-FEC via Clause 91 (RS(528,514)).
Electrical interface follows SFF-8431 and SFF-8432 for the SFP28 cage. Digital diagnostics are SFF-8472 compliant and read back through ArubaOS-CX 'show interface <port> transceiver detail' for temperature, supply voltage, TX bias, TX power, and RX power. Power dissipation is 0.3 W, matching the SFP28 MSA low-power envelope and consistent with Aruba CX thermal guidance for dense 25G ports, and the module is hot-swappable across the 0-70 C commercial operating range.
ArubaOS-CX defaults to RS-FEC on 25G SFP28 ports, which is the correct FEC mode for JL484A. For inter-vendor links where the far side negotiates a different FEC mode, Aruba provides the 'interface error-control rs-fec' port command to pin RS-FEC explicitly. Supported Aruba CX switches include 8325-48Y8C, CX 8360-12C V2, CX 8360-16Y2C V2, and CX 6300 series. The module EEPROM identifies as HPE Aruba so ArubaOS-CX registers it in the transceiver inventory without a third-party warning banner.
For Aruba CX 8325/8360/6300 fiber-plant reviews against the 1.8 dB channel loss budget, contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the JL484A require RS-FEC to be configured on Aruba CX switches?
ArubaOS-CX defaults to RS-FEC on 25G SFP28 ports, which matches the JL484A's required FEC mode per IEEE 802.3by Clause 91. For inter-vendor links where the far side presents a different FEC, use 'interface error-control rs-fec' on the ArubaOS-CX port to pin RS-FEC and force a clean negotiation.
Which Aruba CX switch models support the JL484A transceiver?
HPE lists JL484A qualification on Aruba CX 8325-48Y8C, CX 8360-12C V2, CX 8360-16Y2C V2, and CX 6300 series. Refer to HPE Aruba's official transceiver compatibility guide for the current per-model and per-ArubaOS-CX release qualification status.
What is the total channel insertion loss limit for JL484A on OM4 fiber?
Aruba's specification caps total channel insertion loss for JL484A at 1.8 dB on OM4 fiber at 25 GbE. This is the cabling-plant budget covering patch panel, mated connector, and splice losses. Design the fiber plant to stay below 1.8 dB for a clean margin against the module's 5.3 dB optical link budget.
Is the EdgeOptic JL484A compatible recognized by ArubaOS-CX without firmware warnings?
Yes. EdgeOptic's JL484A compatible carries HPE Aruba-coded EEPROM, so ArubaOS-CX registers it in the transceiver inventory as a supported JL484A and does not raise third-party warning banners during port initialization. This applies across Aruba CX 8325, 8360, and 6300 series running current ArubaOS-CX releases.