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J9546A
Aruba 8-port 10GBASE-T v2 zl Module
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J9546A Overview
J9546A is a high-performance Ethernet module delivering 10Gbps speeds with SFP+ connectivity. It is engineered for seamless integration with routers, switches, and servers, supporting protocols such as TCP/IP and iSCSI. The module’s PCIe form factor ensures easy installation and reliable performance, making it a strategic choice for expanding data center capacity and upgrading network interfaces.
Optimized for demanding IT infrastructures, J9546A operates within a temperature range of 0 to 70°C and stores safely between -40 to 85°C. With features including auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, jumbo frames, and QoS standards, this network card provides efficient power consumption and robust connectivity for high-speed networking applications.
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J9546A Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Card
- Module Type
- Ethernet Module
- Data Rate
- 10Gbps
- Connector Type
- SFP+
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP, iSCSI
- Form Factor
- PCIe
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Cisco, Juniper, Dell
- Max Speed
- 10Gbps
- Supported Features
- Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS
- Power Consumption
- 10W
- Interface Ports
- Ethernet
- Expansion Slots
- N/A
- Product Name
- J9546A High-Performance Ethernet Module
- Height
- 1.5 inches
- Width
- 3.0 inches
- Depth
- 0.5 inches
- Weight
- 0.75 lbs
J9546A Use Case
Data Center Spine-Leaf 10G Copper Interconnect
Scenario: An enterprise deploys Aruba 8400 switches in a leaf-spine fabric and installs the J9546A-Aruba 8-port 10GBASE-T v2 zl Module for eight 10G RJ-45 uplinks over Cat6a. Benefit: Eliminates SFP+ optics spend, speeds rollout with familiar copper, delivers line-rate, low-latency switching to support high-performance virtualization and storage east-west traffic.
Campus Aggregation of 10G Copper Edge Connections
Scenario: A large university uses Aruba 8320 aggregation switches fitted with the J9546A-Aruba 8-port 10GBASE-T v2 zl Module to connect dozens of building-level access switches over existing Cat6a cabling. Benefit: Leverages installed copper infrastructure, reduces CapEx, simplifies maintenance, and scales 10G service delivery to wireless controllers, IP telephony, and research labs without recabling.
Hyperconverged Virtualization Cluster Connectivity
Scenario: A mid-market data center runs a Nutanix hyperconverged cluster on Aruba CX 6400 switches with the J9546A-Aruba 8-port 10GBASE-T v2 zl Module to link eight server nodes at 10G over Cat6a. Benefit: Provides high-bandwidth, low-latency host-to-switch paths, accelerates VM migrations, optimizes storage I/O, and maximizes ROI by avoiding fiber transceivers.
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Product Comparison Table
 J9546A |  J9538A |  J9858A |  J9309A |  J9548A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Cisco, Juniper, Dell | Routers, Switches, Servers | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Routers, Switches, Servers | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10G | 10G | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Depth | 0.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | SFP+ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Form Factor | PCIe | Modular | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe |
| Height | 1.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet | Ethernet | SFP+ | Ethernet | Ethernet / SFP+ |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Module Type | Ethernet Module | SFP+ | Ethernet | Ethernet Module | Ethernet |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Power Consumption | 10W | 3.5W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | J9546A High-Performance Ethernet Module | J9538A 10Gbps SFP+ Ethernet Module | J9858A High-Performance 10Gbps Ethernet Module | J9309A 10Gbps Ethernet Module | J9548A Ethernet Module |
| Product Type | Network Card | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP |
| Weight | 0.75 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 3.0 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kashan Pritchard
4
Stable high-speed connections.
M
Mads Nielsen
5
Reliable uplink expansion.
A
Adeel Turner
3
Worked as expected.
I
Ian Foster
4
Good chassis upgrade.
Questions & Answers
What is the Aruba 8-port 10GBASE-T v2 zl Module (SKU J9546A)?
The Aruba 8-port 10GBASE-T v2 zl Module (J9546A) is a switch line card that delivers eight 10-Gigabit RJ-45 copper ports for high-speed, low-latency connectivity in Aruba zl chassis switches.
Which Aruba chassis switches support the J9546A module?
The J9546A module is compatible with Aruba 6400, 8400 and CX 8320 series zl chassis switches running the required ArubaOS-CX firmware version.
What cable types can I use with the 8-port 10GBASE-T module?
The module supports standard Cat6A or Cat7 RJ-45 copper cables for full 10GBASE-T performance up to 100 meters.
Does the J9546A auto-negotiate with 1G or 100M devices?
Yes, each 10GBASE-T port on the J9546A auto-negotiates down to 1 Gbps or 100 Mbps for seamless interoperability with legacy devices.