Aruba Cables Datasheet

Aruba Network Cables & Interconnects - Compatibility & Specifications Guide

1. Overview & Cable Types

Aruba offers a comprehensive ecosystem of Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables, Active Optical Cables (AOC), dedicated hardware backplane stacking cables, and console cables. These interconnects provide low-latency, high-density connections across Aruba CX, Aruba 2920/2930M/2930F, 3810M, 5400R zl2, and 8320/8325 enterprise switch platforms.

2. Direct Attach Copper (DAC) & Active Optical Cables (AOC)

100G QSFP28 Direct Attach & Active Optical Cables

SKU	Model Name	Type / Connector	Length	Compatible Platforms
JL271A	Aruba 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 1m DAC Cable	Direct Attach Copper / QSFP28	1.0m	Aruba CX 8325, 8360, 8400 Series
JL272A	Aruba 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 3m DAC Cable	Direct Attach Copper / QSFP28	3.0m	Aruba CX 8325, 8360, 8400 Series
JL273A	Aruba 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 5m DAC Cable	Direct Attach Copper / QSFP28	5.0m	Aruba CX 8325, 8360, 8400 Series
R0Z25A	Aruba 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 7m AOC Cable	Active Optical Cable / QSFP28	7.0m	Aruba CX 8325, 8360, 8400 Series
R0Z26A	Aruba 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 10m AOC Cable	Active Optical Cable / QSFP28	10.0m	Aruba CX 8325, 8360, 8400 Series

40G QSFP+ Direct Attach Copper Cables

SKU	Model Name	Type / Connector	Length	Compatible Platforms
JH234A	Aruba 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 1m DAC Cable	Direct Attach Copper / QSFP+	1.0m	2930M (JL078A), 5400R zl2 (J9996A), 3810M, CX 8320/8325
JH235A	Aruba 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 3m DAC Cable	Direct Attach Copper / QSFP+	3.0m	2930M (JL078A), 5400R zl2 (J9996A), 3810M, CX 8320/8325
JH236A	Aruba 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 5m DAC Cable	Direct Attach Copper / QSFP+	5.0m	5400R zl2, 3810M, CX 8320/8325 Switch Series

25G SFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cables

SKU	Model Name	Type / Connector	Length	Compatible Platforms
JL685A	Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 0.65m DAC Cable	Direct Attach Copper / SFP28	0.65m	Aruba CX 6300, 6400, 8325 Series
JL686A	Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 3m DAC Cable	Direct Attach Copper / SFP28	3.0m	Aruba CX 6300, 6400, 8325 Series
JL687A	Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 5m DAC Cable	Direct Attach Copper / SFP28	5.0m	Aruba CX 6300, 6400, 8325 Series

10G SFP+ Direct Attach Copper Cables

SKU	Model Name	Type / Connector	Length	Compatible Platforms
J9281D	Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m DAC Cable	Direct Attach Copper / SFP+	1.0m	2930F, 2930M, 3810M, 5400R zl2, CX 6100/6200/6300
J9283D	Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m DAC Cable	Direct Attach Copper / SFP+	3.0m	2930F, 2930M, 3810M, 5400R zl2, CX 6100/6200/6300
J9285D	Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 7m DAC Cable	Direct Attach Copper / SFP+	7.0m	2930F, 2930M, 3810M, 5400R zl2, CX 6100/6200/6300

3. Dedicated Stacking Cables

SKU	Model Name	Length	Description & Compatibility
J9734A	Aruba 2920/2930M 0.5m Stacking Cable	0.5m	Connects adjacent 2920 or 2930M switches via JL325A / J9733A stacking modules
J9735A	Aruba 2920/2930M 1m Stacking Cable	1.0m	Interconnects 2920 / 2930M switches across adjacent rack units
J9736A	Aruba 2920/2930M 3m Stacking Cable	3.0m	Longer reach stacking interconnect for multi-rack or top/bottom loop closures
J9578A	Aruba 3800 0.5m Stacking Cable	0.5m	Dedicated stacking cable for Aruba/HP 3800 switch series stacking ring
J9677A	Aruba 3800 1m Stacking Cable	1.0m	1-meter dedicated stacking interconnect cable for 3800 switch family

4. Console & Management Cables

SKU / Part Number	Cable Description	Connector Type	Compatible Switch Families
830680-B21	Aruba Micro-USB Console Cable	USB Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B	2930F, 2930M, 3810M, CX 6000/6100/6200/6300 Series
5188-3836	Aruba / HP RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable	RJ-45 to DB-9 Serial (Female)	Aruba 2530, 2920, 2930F, 2930M, 5400R zl2, CX Series
JL671A	Aruba CX USB-C to USB-A Console Cable	USB Type-A to USB Type-C	Aruba CX 8325, 8360, 8400 Core & Aggregation Switches