J9989A - Aruba 12-port 1GbE SFP MACsec v3 zl2 Module

HPE J9989A — Aruba 12-Port 1GbE SFP MACsec v3 zl2 Module

What it is

J9989A is an HPE Aruba zl2 expansion module for Aruba modular switches (such as the Aruba 5400R and 3810M/5400R zl2 chassis).
It provides 12 × 1GbE SFP fiber ports with MACsec v3 hardware support, enabling secure, encrypted Ethernet connectivity at line rate for enterprise networks.

Why buyers pick J9989A (plain English)

Secure fiber connectivity
Delivers 12 1GbE SFP fiber links with hardware MACsec v3 encryption/decryption — protecting traffic between switches, access nodes, and fiber uplinks.

Modular flexibility
Installs into available zl2 module slots, increasing fiber port density without replacing the switch chassis.

MACsec v3 enabled
Provides line-rate traffic protection on every port — ideal for secure edge-to-core and inter-switch links.

Enterprise readiness
Works with Aruba OS-CX / AOS environments for secure, manageable networking.

Ideal for sensitive deployments
Great for campus cores, branch aggregation, and networks with compliance/security requirements.

60-second spec box (J9989A)

Module type
zl2 expansion module

Ports
12 × 1GbE SFP

Security
MACsec v3 hardware encryption support

Form factor
Aruba zl2 module

Management
Aruba OS-CX / AOS

Use case
Secure fiber uplinks, enterprise edge, campus aggregation, and encrypted interconnects.

Where it fits (and when to choose something else)

Perfect for:

• Modular Aruba switches with zl2 slots

• Secure fiber uplinks and inter-switch links

• Environments requiring MACsec encryption

• Campus, branch, and enterprise networks

Choose something else if:

• You don’t need MACsec → standard SFP zl2 modules

• You need copper ports → 1Gb RJ-45 zl2 modules

• You need higher speeds → 10Gb/25Gb SFP+ or SFP28 modules

TL;DR

J9989A is Aruba’s 12-port 1GbE SFP MACsec v3 zl2 module:
a secure, fiber-ready expansion card for modular Aruba switches, delivering line-rate encrypted connectivity.