Aruba fully‑featured 24‑port PoE module for the 5400R zl2 switch series J9986A

What It IsThe J9986A is a hot-swappable switch module tailored for HPE Aruba 5400R zl2 chassis. It offers: 24 × 1 GbE RJ‑45 ports with PoE support (IEEE 802.3at) Advanced security with MACsec v3 encryption on all copper ports Designed as a layer 2 expansion module to add PoE capability to your existing switch chassis  Technical Specifications Feature Details Ports 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ‑45 with PoE ; MACsec enabled  Performance Copper ports at 1 Gbps; provides PoE per port PoE Power Up to 30 W per port (power supply required from chassis) Hot‑Swap Yes, you can install/remove live without system downtime Form Factor zl2 switch module; approx. 1.87 lb; dimensions: 10.3 × 8.13 × 1.75 in Chassis Compatibility HPE Aruba 5400R, 5406R zl2, 5412R zl2 chassis Warranty Typically 3-year or standard OEM coverage Key Benefits Seamless expansion: Instantly adds PoE to your existing 5400R zl2 chassis without replacing switches Robust security: MACsec v3 protects data on each copper port — ideal for enterprise or government networks  Live insertion: Replace or add modules without powering down — great for minimizing downtime SummaryThe J9986A is a powerful, modular upgrade for 5400R zl2 environments: 24 PoE copper ports, delivering power and data to devices like Wi‑Fi APs and IP cameras MACsec encryption for traffic confidentiality on all ports Hot‑swappable, making it ideal for high-availability infrastructures Compatible with Aruba’s robust chassis lineup and maintained under full OEM warranty Download