Aruba Instant On R9D18A Compatible 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Transceiver
Aruba compatible R9D18A - Key Features
- Compatibility: Aruba
- Media Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5
- Fiber Count: Duplex
- Connector: Double LC/UPC
- Maximum Distance: 400 m
- Average Link Budget: 6.1 dB
- Tx Wavelength: 850 nm
- Supported Data Rate: 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
Aruba R9D18A Price
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Form Factor | SFP+ |
Media Type | Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) -OM3/OM4/OM5 |
Fiber Count | Duplex |
Connector | Double LC/UPC |
Maximum Distance | 400 m |
Average Link Budget | 6.1 dB |
TX Wavelength | 850 nm |
RX Wavelength | 850 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 | 20 nm (840-860 nm) |
Rx Wavelength Bandwidth | 20 nm (840-860 nm) |
Minimum Transmitting Power | -5 dBm |
Maximum Transmitting Power | 0 dBm |
Receiver Sensitivity | -11.1 dBm |
Receiver Overload | 0 dBm |
Dispersion | 110 ps/nm |
Transmitter Type | VSCEL 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 R9D18A Datasheet
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Aruba compatible R9D18A Description
EdgeOptic's R9D18A compatible is an HPE Aruba-coded version of the EdgeOptic 10G-SFP-300 multi-vendor 10GBASE-SR SFP+ transceiver, for the HPE Networking Instant On switch family. The OEM R9D18A is HPE's Instant On 10G SFP+ LC SR module documented for Instant On 1830, 1930, 1960 series, and OfficeConnect 1950 platforms. The compatible covers the same 850 nm short-reach role across these Instant On chassis.
Optical specs follow the 10G-SFP-300 root: 850 nm transmit and receive, 20 nm bandwidth (840 to 860 nm), 300 m over OM3 and 400 m over OM4 / OM5 multimode fiber, duplex LC/UPC connector, 6.1 dB average link budget. Transmit power is −5 to 0 dBm, receiver sensitivity is −11.1 dBm, and receiver overload is 0 dBm. The transmitter is a VCSEL laser, the receiver a PIN photodiode, and DOM/DDM is supported per SFF-8472 for monitoring TX bias, optical power, voltage, and case temperature.
Standard target hosts include the Aruba Instant On 1830 (8G, 24G, and 48G models), Instant On 1930 (24G and 48G with 4× SFP+, JL683B / JL684B / JL685B / JL686B), Instant On 1960 (JL805A through JL809A), and HPE OfficeConnect 1950. R9D18A is part of the Instant On product line specifically; for enterprise Aruba CX or AOS-S deployments the J9150A / J9150D X132 SFP+ or the JL748A AOS-CX TAA SFP+ are the documented matches. The compatible is coded for the R9D18A Aruba part number under Instant On firmware. Verify the controller release against the platform's accessory documentation before deployment.
Standard commercial temperature 0 to 70 °C, +3.3 V single-supply, IEEE 802.3ae-compliant 10GBASE-SR signaling, SFF-8431 SFP+ MSA, SFF-8472 diagnostic monitoring. Inherits the 10G-SFP-300 root multi-rate scope where the host platform exposes those modes on the port: 10G Ethernet plus 1G Ethernet, 1G / 2G / 4G / 8G / 10G Fibre Channel, and STM-64 SDH. The 10G-SFP-300 multi-rate scope is at the module level; verify supported port modes against the Instant On platform datasheet for your specific model.
For volume pricing, custom EEPROM coding, or R9D18A compatibility verification on a specific Aruba Instant On controller release, contact our sales team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the R9D18A work in Aruba Instant On 1830 switches as well as 1930 and 1960?
Yes. R9D18A is documented in HPE Instant On accessory listings as the 10G SFP+ for Instant On 1830 (8G, 24G, and 48G models) in addition to the 1930 and 1960 families and HPE OfficeConnect 1950. The Instant On 1830 8G model exposes a single SFP+ uplink port; the 24G and 48G variants expose multiple. Verify the specific 1830 model and the controller release against the HPE Instant On accessory page for your platform before deployment.
Is the R9D18A compatible with enterprise Aruba CX or AOS-S switches, or is it limited to Instant On?
R9D18A is the Instant On product-line SFP+ part number; it is not cataloged for enterprise AOS-CX or AOS-S switch families. Engineers deploying 10GBASE-SR on enterprise Aruba CX 6200 / 6300 / 6400 chassis should source against the J9150A or J9150D X132 SFP+ for non-TAA procurement, or the JL748A SFP+ for AOS-CX deployments that require US federal TAA compliance. Cross-product-line ordering is the most common Aruba SFP+ mistake; match the part number to the platform family rather than the link rate alone.