HPE Aruba JL293A Compatible 25GBASE-SR SFP28 for Aruba CX 8320/8325/8360 and FlexFabric 5950
HP compatible JL293A - Key Features
- Compatibility: HP
- 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 |
HP compatible JL293A Datasheet
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HP compatible JL293A Description
EdgeOptic's JL293A compatible is an HPE Aruba-coded 25GBASE-SR SFP28 transceiver, a direct replacement for the HPE Networking X190 25G SFP28 LC SR 100m MM Transceiver (OEM part number JL293A). It ships with HPE Aruba-recognized EEPROM, so Aruba CX switches identify the module as a native X190 optic.
The module operates at 25GBASE-SR per IEEE 802.3by Clause 112: 100m on OM4/OM5, 70m on OM3. Transmit power is -8.4 to +2.4 dBm, receive sensitivity -10.3 dBm, with a 5.3 dB link budget using host RS-FEC (IEEE 802.3by Clause 108). 850nm VCSEL transmitter, PIN photodiode receiver, LC/UPC duplex connector, DOM per SFF-8472. Line rate is 8.5 to 25.78 Gbps, covering both 10GBASE-SR and 25GBASE-SR host port speeds. Power draw is 0.3W maximum.
JL293A is the HPE Networking X190 optic for Aruba switching platforms, distinct from HPE's server-side 25G transceivers (845398-B21 and its spare 849442-001, which are ProLiant NIC optics). Supported Aruba CX chassis: Aruba CX 8320 (25G/100G data center leaf), Aruba CX 8325 (high-density 25G/100G leaf), and Aruba CX 8360 (25G/100G campus core and data center). FlexFabric 5950 also takes JL293A on its 25G ports. These are the verified 25G-capable Aruba switching platforms for JL293A deployments. Specify JL293A for Aruba switching; specify 845398-B21 for HPE ProLiant server FlexibleLOM adapters.
EdgeOptic's JL293A compatible is programmed with HPE Aruba-recognized EEPROM, so the module presents as a native X190 part at the AOS-CX module-identification layer. Aruba's third-party transceiver policies vary by chassis family and AOS-CX image. The EEPROM layer describes how the optic identifies itself to the switch; the running AOS-CX image-level compatibility matrix still governs procurement records, and the specific switch image should be confirmed against that matrix for buyer sign-off.
DOM registers (transmit power, receive power, temperature, laser bias, supply voltage) are exposed through standard AOS-CX transceiver-detail interfaces and SFP28-port SNMP MIBs. Operating temperature range is 0 to 70 degrees Celsius case (commercial). Every JL293A is pre-tested on Aruba CX reference hardware before dispatch.
For Aruba CX fabric qualification data, multi-site JL293A volume pricing, or AOS-CX firmware-specific compatibility confirmation on your switch image, contact our sales team and we will respond within one business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HPE JL293A compatible recognized as a native optic by Aruba AOS-CX switches?
EdgeOptic's JL293A compatible is programmed with HPE Aruba-recognized EEPROM, so the AOS-CX module-identification layer reads the optic as a native HPE Networking X190 part. Aruba's third-party transceiver handling varies across chassis families and AOS-CX images. The HPE Aruba-recognized EEPROM identifies the optic as a native X190 part at the module-identification layer, but the running AOS-CX image governs the final acceptance policy. For a firmware-specific confirmation on your running AOS-CX version, contact our sales team with the switch image revision.
Which HPE Aruba switch models accept the JL293A 25G SFP28 transceiver?
The verified 25G-capable HPE Aruba data center platforms: Aruba CX 8320 series (25G/100G leaf), Aruba CX 8325 series (25G/100G high-density leaf), Aruba CX 8360 series (25G/100G campus core and DC), and FlexFabric 5950 (25G/100G data center core). These four families are the platforms EdgeOptic qualifies JL293A against. Exact support on a given chassis still depends on switch firmware image; confirm the AOS-CX or FlexFabric revision against the HPE hardware compatibility list if procurement precision matters.
What is the difference between HPE JL293A and HPE 845398-B21 for 25G SFP28 SR?
Different HPE product lines for different infrastructure layers. JL293A is the HPE Networking X190 accessory for Aruba switching platforms (CX 8320/8325/8360, FlexFabric 5950). 845398-B21 is the HPE ProLiant server-side transceiver paired with the HPE 640FLR-SFP28 FlexibleLOM adapter. The optical specs are the same (850nm, 25GBASE-SR, 100m OM4), but the EEPROM is coded against different HPE validation lists. Specify JL293A when ordering for Aruba CX switching; specify 845398-B21 (or its spare part number 849442-001) for HPE ProLiant server NICs.