Aruba R9F89A Compatible 25GBASE-SR SFP28 for Aruba CX 6300, 6400, 8325 and 8360
Aruba compatible R9F89A - 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 R9F89A Datasheet
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Aruba compatible R9F89A Description
EdgeOptic's R9F89A compatible is an HPE Aruba-coded 25GBASE-SR SFP28 transceiver, a direct replacement for the HPE Aruba Networking 25G SFP28 LC SR 100m MMF Transceiver (OEM part number R9F89A). It ships with Aruba-recognized EEPROM, so Aruba CX switches running AOS-CX identify the module as a native HPE Aruba Networking optic.
The module operates at 25GBASE-SR per IEEE 802.3by Clause 112. 850nm VCSEL transmitter, PIN photodiode receiver, LC/UPC duplex connector on a single pair of OM3, OM4 or OM5 multimode fiber. Reach is 100m on OM4 and OM5, 70m on OM3. Transmit power is -8.4 to +2.4 dBm, receive sensitivity -10.3 dBm, optical budget 5.3 dB. Line rate covers 8.5 to 25.78 Gbps. Power draw is 0.3W maximum. DOM per SFF-8472, operating case temperature 0 to 70 degrees C.
R9F89A is the current HPE Aruba Networking ordering code for the Aruba 25G SFP28 SR transceiver. It succeeds the JL484A Aruba OPN in the same product line. Both part numbers reference the same 25GBASE-SR optical specification and the same LC-duplex multimode connector, and EdgeOptic maintains both as separate compatibles so procurement teams can match the exact part number on the Aruba quote or purchase order. Supported Aruba CX chassis for R9F89A: CX 6300M and CX 6300F (access-layer 25G stack), CX 6400 series (modular campus aggregation with 25G line cards), CX 8325 series (25G/100G data-center leaf), and CX 8360 series (25G/100G campus core and data center). AOS-CX is the consistent OS layer across all four chassis families. Confirm the current entry for R9F89A against the HPE Aruba transceiver compatibility guide for your switch firmware image before broad deployment.
Aruba CX 6300 supports an Unsupported Transceiver Mode for accepting non-Aruba-coded pluggables. Because EdgeOptic's R9F89A compatible ships with Aruba-recognized EEPROM, the UTM path should not be required in normal operation. On current AOS-CX images the UTM mechanism provides a secondary acceptance path alongside the EEPROM-layer identification; whether UTM is invoked for this SKU depends on the specific AOS-CX firmware version and chassis. Operators who enforce strict pluggable-validation policies can confirm behavior in a lab slot before broad deployment, and in all cases the HPE Aruba transceiver compatibility guide for your firmware image is the authoritative reference.
DOM registers for transmit power, receive power, laser bias current, module temperature and supply voltage are exposed through AOS-CX CLI and through standard SFP28-port SNMP MIBs. Every unit is factory-tested to the 25GBASE-SR optical specification per IEEE 802.3by Clause 112. The module carries CE, RoHS, Class 1 FDA and IEC 60825-1 certifications.
For Aruba CX fabric qualification data on your specific AOS-CX firmware image, R9F89A versus JL484A procurement matching, multi-site volume pricing, or deployment guidance on 25G SFP28 uplinks in Aruba CX 6300/6400 campus stacks, contact our sales team and we will respond within one business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Aruba R9F89A require the Unsupported Transceiver Mode on Aruba CX switches?
EdgeOptic's R9F89A compatible ships with Aruba-recognized EEPROM, so AOS-CX identifies the module as a native HPE Aruba Networking optic. The CX 6300 Unsupported Transceiver Mode is the Aruba mechanism for accepting non-Aruba-coded pluggables and should not be required for this SKU. On current AOS-CX images the UTM mechanism provides a secondary acceptance path alongside the EEPROM-layer check; whether UTM is invoked depends on the specific AOS-CX firmware version and chassis. Lab validation on your specific AOS-CX firmware image is recommended when change-control policy requires it, and the HPE Aruba transceiver compatibility guide for your firmware image is the authoritative reference in either case.
What is the difference between the Aruba R9F89A and JL484A transceivers?
R9F89A is the current HPE Aruba Networking part number; JL484A is the prior-generation Aruba OPN in the same 25G SFP28 SR product line. Both reference the same 25GBASE-SR optical specification (850nm, 100m OM4, LC duplex, IEEE 802.3by) and cover the same Aruba CX chassis family. The difference is branding and ordering context: R9F89A appears on current HPE Aruba Networking quotes and purchase orders, while JL484A remains in procurement systems that track the older ordering code. Choose the OPN that matches the part number on your Aruba quote or your installed-base inventory.
Which Aruba CX switch chassis support the R9F89A 25G SFP28 transceiver?
The primary supported chassis are Aruba CX 6300M and CX 6300F (access-layer 25G stack), CX 6400 series (modular campus aggregation with 25G line cards), CX 8325 (25G/100G data-center leaf) and CX 8360 (25G/100G campus core and data center). AOS-CX is the consistent OS layer across all four chassis families. Specific support depends on the AOS-CX firmware image; confirm your switch image against the HPE Aruba transceiver compatibility guide for the definitive list.
Does the R9F89A support RS-FEC on Aruba CX 25G ports?
Yes. Aruba CX 25G SFP28 ports default to RS-FEC per IEEE 802.3by Clause 108 on compliant optics, and the R9F89A is IEEE 802.3by compliant. In practical deployments AOS-CX handles the FEC negotiation at link-up; an operator rarely needs to override the default on a same-speed link between two compliant 25G endpoints. If your upstream chassis runs a non-default FEC policy or the link crosses a mixed-vendor boundary where auto-negotiation is inconsistent, verify the FEC mode at both ends during commissioning.