R9F85A Aruba Compatible 10GBASE-T SFP+ RJ45 30m Cat6a Transceiver
Aruba compatible R9F85A - Key Features
- Compatibility: Aruba
- Media Type: Twisted Pair CAT 6A/7 cable
- Fiber Count: CAT 5/5/7
- 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 5/5/7 |
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+ transceiver built as a direct replacement for the HPE Aruba R9F85A. The R-series prefix marks this as an AOS-CX-era Aruba part, distinct from the earlier JL-series that targets ArubaOS-Switch and first-generation AOS-CX platforms. EEPROM is coded so AOS-CX recognises the module as a supported Aruba optic.
The module delivers 10GBASE-T over RJ45 up to 30 metres on Cat6a copper with 1G fallback for 1000BASE-T endpoints. Electrical interface follows the SFF-8431 SFP+ MSA and IEEE 802.3an for 10G, with 0 to 65 °C operating range and CE and RoHS certification. On Aruba CX switch ports the module operates at 10G with 1G fallback, matching the standard AOS-CX 10GBASE-T SFP+ behaviour; 2.5G and 5G rates are host-port-dependent and are not exposed on every CX platform.
R9F85A is intended for the AOS-CX switch family. Primary target platforms are the CX 6300 series (JL658A 24-port SFP+ model), CX 8100 data centre aggregation, CX 6200F campus access, and CX 6400 modular core chassis with compatible 10GBASE-T line cards. Aruba has thermally certified the CX 6300 chassis to run 10GBASE-T on all populated SFP+ ports at full density, which is relevant for sites consolidating copper 10G onto Aruba CX. For ArubaOS-Switch legacy platforms such as 2930F, 2930M, or 3810M, use the appropriate JL-series Aruba part rather than the R-series.
DOM telemetry is reported through standard AOS-CX 'show interface transceiver detail' output and Aruba NetEdit or Aruba Central dashboards pick up the module's case temperature, electrical status, and link quality values from the DDM registers. Minimum AOS-CX version should be confirmed against the current Aruba Transceiver Guide for each specific CX model.
For bulk orders, lead time confirmation, or validation against a specific CX switch model or AOS-CX release, contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between R9F85A and JL563A/JL563B, and are they interchangeable?
The physical optical specification is the same: 10GBASE-T SFP+, RJ45, 30m Cat6a. 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 naming and are coded for CX switch recognition. They are not guaranteed interchangeable across the full Aruba line; match the part to the switch model per Aruba's 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 8100, CX 6200F, 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 common 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.