R9F85A Aruba Compatible 10GBASE-T SFP+ RJ45 30 m Cat 6a Transceiver
Aruba compatible R9F85A - Key Features
- Compatibility: Aruba
- Media Type: Twisted Pair CAT 6A/7 cable
- Fiber Count: CAT 5/6/7
- Connector: RJ45
- Maximum Distance: 30 m
- Supported Data Rate: 1 Gbps - 10 Gbps
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-65°C
Aruba R9F85A Price
Aruba compatible R9F85A Specifications
Form Factor | SFP+ |
Media Type | Twisted Pair CAT 6A/7 cable |
Fiber Count | CAT 5/6/7 |
Connector | RJ45 |
Maximum Distance | 30 m |
Supported Data Rate | 1 Gbps - 10 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet copper), 10GBase-T (10 Gigabit Ethernet copper), 2.5GBase-T, 5GBase-T |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-65°C |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | CE,IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.3an,IEEE 802.3bz NBASE-T and MGBASE-T,INF-8074i,RoHS,SFP MSA |
Aruba compatible R9F85A Datasheet
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Aruba compatible R9F85A Description
EdgeOptic's R9F85A compatible is an Aruba-coded 10GBASE-T SFP+ copper transceiver for HPE Aruba AOS-CX switches. The R-series prefix marks this part as the AOS-CX-era ordering code, distinct from the JL-series (JL563A, JL563B) that targets ArubaOS-Switch and earlier AOS-CX platforms. EEPROM is programmed with HPE Aruba vendor identity so AOS-CX recognises the module under its standard transceiver guidance, with DDM data surfacing through the Aruba CLI without manual qualification.
The module operates per IEEE 802.3an for 10GBASE-T, IEEE 802.3bz for 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T, and IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BASE-T fallback over RJ45 up to 30 m on Cat 6a or Cat 7 copper. The electrical interface follows the SFF-8431 SFP+ MSA, with management per SFF-8432. Operating temperature is 0 to 65 °C, with CE and RoHS certification. 5GBASE-T requires Cat 6 minimum per IEEE 802.3bz; auto-negotiation across the 1/2.5/5/10G rates is host-port dependent and not exposed on every CX platform.
Confirmed host platforms include the Aruba CX 6300 series (the CX 6300M chassis with the JL658A 24-port SFP+ blade supports high-density 10GBASE-T deployment, with thermal limits verified against the Aruba CX platform guide), CX 6200F campus access, CX 8100 data centre aggregation, and CX 6400 modular core with compatible 10GBASE-T line cards. R9F85A is not listed for ArubaOS-Switch chassis such as 2930F, 2930M, or 3810M; sites running those platforms need a JL-series part instead. For CX 10000 deployments, verify the current Aruba Transceiver Guide before placing an order.
The R9F85A is a copper module, so DDM telemetry is scoped to the fields that apply to a non-optical SFP+: case temperature, supply voltage, and link status. Transmit optical power, receive optical power, and laser bias current do not exist on this part and are not reported. AOS-CX surfaces the available DDM fields through 'show interface transceiver detail' and the Aruba NetEdit and Aruba Central dashboards. Match the AOS-CX version against the current Aruba Transceiver Guide for each specific CX model before deploying the module into production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between R9F85A and JL563A or JL563B, and are they interchangeable?
The physical optical specification is the same: 10GBASE-T SFP+, RJ45, 30 m on Cat 6a or Cat 7. The difference is part-numbering lineage and EEPROM coding. JL-series parts (JL563A, JL563B) were introduced during the ArubaOS-Switch era and remain valid on AOS-CX platforms that accept JL coding. R-series parts (R9F85A) are the AOS-CX-era ordering code and are coded for CX switch recognition. They are not guaranteed interchangeable across the full Aruba portfolio; match the part to the switch model per the Aruba Transceiver Guide rather than substituting freely.
Which Aruba CX switch models are confirmed hosts for R9F85A, and can the CX 6300 run 10GBASE-T on every SFP+ port?
Aruba CX 6300, CX 6200F, CX 8100, and CX 6400 with suitable 10GBASE-T line cards are the primary confirmed hosts. The CX 6300M chassis is thermally certified to run 10GBASE-T across all populated SFP+ ports, including the JL658A 24-port SFP+ model, which is useful for high-density copper 10G consolidation. Validate the minimum AOS-CX version against the current Aruba Transceiver Guide before deployment; older AOS-CX builds may not recognise R-series parts.