Aruba 5400R Switch Series

This powerful, Layer 3 modular switch series delivers high-speed, high-capacity architecture with flexibility and scalability for the most demanding campus and branch networks.

Versatile, modular, enterprise switches

Offering innovative flexibility and scalability, this switch offers modular power and performance for campus and branch networks.
Resiliency and high performance

Resiliency and high performance

Modular Layer 3 switch series with VSF stacking, and Dynamic Segmentation with low latency and wire speed 40GbE for wireless traffic aggregation.

Cloud-based management

Cloud-based management

Aruba Central delivers full-service AI insights, security, and unified infrastructure management for campus, branch, remote, and data center networks — all from a single pane of glass. It’s network configuration and operations made simple.

Ready for IoT

Ready for IoT

Network refreshes with high-performance access points and the latest IoT devices often demand higher speeds and PoE power. The 5400R meets that challenge with modular, HPE Smart Rate, multi-gigabit Ethernet and plenty of PoE.

Secure and simple access with Aruba Dynamic Segmentation

Secure and simple access with Aruba Dynamic Segmentation

Aruba Dynamic Segmentation extends Aruba’s foundational, wireless, role-based policy capability to Aruba wired switches. That means regardless of how users and IoT devices connect, consistent policies are enforced across wired and wireless networks, keeping traffic secure and separate.

Performance and power for the campus

These enterprise-class switches deliver resiliency with flexibility and scalability for customers looking for HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit ports combined with high-speed architecture.

Multi-gigabit Ethernet

Supports up to 96 HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit ports or 10GbE port and up to 288 ports of PoE+ for powering access points, cameras, and IoT devices.

Versatile connectivity

Flexible connectivity with 1GbE, 10GbE, 40GbE, Smart Rate multi-gigabit, PoE, and 10GBase-T line cards.

High availability

Resilient with redundant management, hot swappable power supplies, and Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) Fast Software Upgrade to minimize downtime.

Choice of management

Simplified configuration and management including cloud-based Aruba Cloud, Aruba AirWave, switch GUI, and CLI.

Details and specifications for the Aruba 5400R Series

  • Physical interfaces
    • 5406R zl2 Switch (J9821A):
      • 6 open module slots
      • Supports a maximum of 144 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or 144 SFP ports or 48 SFP+ ports or 48 HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit or 12 40GbE ports, or a combination
    • 5412R zl2 Switch (J9822A):
      • 12 open module slots
      • Supports a maximum of 288 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or 288 SFP ports or 96 SFP+ ports or 96 HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit or 24 40GbE ports, or a combination
    • 5406R-44G-PoE+/2SFP+ (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9823A):
      • 44 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3at PoE+); Media Type: Auto-MDIX; Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only
      • 2 open 10GbE SFP+ transceiver slots
      • 4 open module slots
      • Supports a maximum of 144 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or 144 SFP ports or 48 SFP+ ports or 48 HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit or 12 40GbE ports, or a combination
    • 5412R-92G-PoE+/2SFP+ (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9825A):
      • 92 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3at PoE+); Media Type: Auto-MDIX; Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only
      • 2 open 10GbE SFP+ transceiver slots
      • 8 open module slots
      • Supports a maximum of 288 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or 288 SFP ports or 96 SFP+ ports or 96 HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit or 24 40GbE ports, or a combination
    • 5406R-44G-PoE+/4SFP (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9824A):
      • 44 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T); Media Type: Auto-MDIX; Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only
      • 4 open mini-GBIC (SFP) slots
      • 4 open module slots
      • Supports a maximum of 144 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or 144 SFP ports or 48 SFP+ ports or 48 HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit or 12 40GbE ports, or a combination
    • 5412R-92G-PoE+/4SFP (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9826A):
      • 92 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3at PoE+); Media Type: Auto-MDIX; Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only
      • 4 open mini-GBIC (SFP) slots
      • 8 open module slots
      • Supports a maximum of 288 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or 288 SFP ports or 96 SFP+ ports or 96 HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit or 24 40GbE ports, or a combination
    • 5406R-8XGT/8SFP+ (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9868A):
      • 8 RJ-45 10GbE ports (IEEE 802.3an-2006 Type 10GBASE-T)
      • 8 open 10GbE SFP+ transceiver slots
      • 4 open module slots
      • Supports a maximum of 144 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or 144 SFP ports or 48 SFP+ ports or 48 HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit or 12 40GbE ports, or a combination
    • 5412R 92GT PoE+ and 4-port SFP+ (No PSU) v3 zl2 Switch (JL001A):
      • 92 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3at PoE+); Media Type: Auto-MDIX; Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only
      • 4 open 10GbE SFP+ transceiver slots
      • 8 open module slots
      • Supports a maximum of 288 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or 288 SFP ports or 96 SFP+ ports or 96 HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit or 24 40GbE ports, or a combination
    • 5406R 8-port 1/2.5/5/10GBASE-T PoE+ and 8-port SFP+ (No PSU) v3 zl2 Switch (JL002A):
      • 8 RJ-45 HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit ports
      • 8 open 10GbE SFP+ transceiver slots
      • 4 open module slots
      • Supports a maximum of 144 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or 144 SFP ports or 48 SFP+ ports or 48 HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit or 12 40GbE ports, or a combination
    • 5406R 44GT PoE+ and 4-port SFP+ (No PSU) v3 zl2 Switch (JL003A):
      • 44 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3at PoE+); Media Type: Auto-MDIX; Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only
      • 4 open 10GbE SFP+ transceiver slots
      • 4 open module slots
      • Supports a maximum of 144 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or 144 SFP ports or 48 SFP+ ports or 48 HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit or 12 40GbE ports, or a combination
    • 5406R 16-port SFP+ (No PSU) v3 zl2 Switch (JL095A):
      • 16 open 10GbE SFP+ transceiver slots
      • 4 open module slots
      • Supports a maximum of 144 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or 144 SFP ports or 48 SFP+ ports or 48 HPE Smart Rate Multi-Gigabit or 12 40GbE ports, or a combination
    Power supplies
    • 5406R Switches:
      • 2 power supply slots
      • 1 minimum power supply required (ordered separately)
    • 5412R Switches:
      • 4 power supply slots
      • 2 minimum power supply required (ordered separately)
    Memory and processor
    • Dual ARM Cortex A9 @ 1 GHz; Packet buffer size: 13.5 MB Internal
    • ARM11 @ 450 MHz; Packet buffer size: 18 Mb internal
    • Dual ARM Cortex A9 @ 1 GHz; Packet buffer size: 13.5 MB Internal
    • ARM11 @ 550 MHz; Packet buffer size: 18 Mb internal
    • Dual ARM Cortex A9 @ 1 GHz; Packet buffer size: 13.5 MB Internal
    • Freescale P2020 dual core @ 1.2 GHz, 16 MB flash, 1 GB SD Card, 4 GB DDR3 SODIMM
    Performance
    • 1000 Mb Latency: < 2.8 µs (FIFO 64-byte packets)
    • 10 Gbps Latency: < 1.8 µs (FIFO 64-byte packets)
    • 40 Gbps Latency: < 1.5 µs (FIFO 64-byte packets)
    • Routing table size: 10000 entries (IPv4), 5000 entries (IPv6)
    • MAC address table size: 64000 entries
    • Throughput:
      • 5406R Switches: up to 571.4 Mpps
      • 5412R Switches: up to 1142.8 Mpps
    • Routing/Switching capacity:
      • 5406R Switches: 960 Gbps
      • 5412R Switches: 1920 Gbps
    • Switch fabric speed:
      • 5406R Switches: 1015 Gbps
      • 5412R Switches: 2030 Gbps
    • IPv6 Ready Certified:
      • 5406R zl2 Switch (J9821A)
      • 5412R zl2 Switch (J9822A)
      • 5406R-44G-PoE+/2SFP+ (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9823A)
      • 5412R-92G-PoE+/2SFP+ (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9825A)
      • 5406R-44G-PoE+/4SFP (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9824A)
      • 5412R-92G-PoE+/4SFP (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9826A)
      • 5406R-8XGT/8SFP+ (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9868A)
  • Dimensions
    • Physical Dimensions:
      • 5406R Switches:
        (H) 17.53 cm x (W) 44.45 cm x (D) 45.09 cm (6.9” x 17.5” x 17.75”) (4U height)
      • 5412R Switches:
        (H) 30.73 cm x (W) 44.45 cm x (D) 45.09 cm (12.1” x 17.5” x 17.75”) (7U height)
    • Weight:
      • 5406R zl2 Switch (J9821A): 11.11 kg (24.5 lb)
      • 5412R zl2 Switch (J9822A): 17.28 kg (38.1 lb)
      • 5406R-44G-PoE+/2SFP+ (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9823A): 12.75 kg (28.11 lb)
      • 5412R-92G-PoE+/2SFP+ (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9825A): 20.5 kg (45.19 lb)
      • 5406R-44G-PoE+/4SFP (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9824A): 11.88 kg (26.19 lb)
      • 5412R-92G-PoE+/4SFP (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9826A): 20.59 kg (45.4 lb)
      • 5406R-8XGT/8SFP+ (No PSU) v2 zl2 Switch (J9868A): 12.75 kg (28.11 lb)
      • 5412R 92GT PoE+ and 4-port SFP+ (No PSU) v3 zl2 Switch (JL001A): 20.5 kg (45.19 lb)
      • 5406R 8-port 1/2.5/5/10GBASE-T PoE+ and 8-port SFP+ (No PSU) v3 zl2 Switch (JL002A): 12.75 kg (28.11 lb)
      • 5406R 44GT PoE+ and 4-port SFP+ (No PSU) v3 zl2 Switch (JL003A): 12.75 kg (28.11 lb)
      • 5406R 16-port SFP+ (No PSU) v3 zl2 Switch (JL095A): 12.75 kg (28.11 lb)
    Mounting and enclosure
    • Mounts in an EIA standard 19-inch telco rack or equipment cabinet (hardware included); Horizontal surface mounting only
    Environmental
    • Operating temperature range: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F); 0°C to 40°C with J8177C transceiver installed, 0°C to 35°C with FIPS Opacity Shield installed
    • Operating relative humidity: 15% to 95% @ 45°C (113°F), noncondensing
    • Storage temperature range: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
    • Storage humidity: 15% to 90% @ 65°C (149°F), non-condensing
    • Operating altitude: 10,000 feet
    • Acoustic:
      • 5406R Switches:
        Power: 44 dB, Pressure: 31.7 dB ISO 7779, ISO 9296
      • 5412R Switches:
        Power: 49 dB, Pressure: 35.7 dB ISO 7779, ISO 9296
    Electrical characteristics
    • Frequency: 50/60 Hz
    • 80plus.org Certification: Gold
    • Description:
      Does not come with power supply. Two (5406R Switches) or four (5412R Switches) open power supply slots are available; three different power supplies are available. See power supply products for additional specifications.15% to 95% @ 45°C (113°F), noncondensing
    • Voltage: 110 - 127 / 200 - 240 VAC, rated (depending on power supply chosen)
    • Maximum heat dissipation:
      • 5406R Switches:
        2450 BTU/hr (2584.75 kJ/hr), (max. non-PoE);
        3700 BTU/hr (3903 kJ/hr) (max. using PoE)
      • 5412R Switches:
        4900 BTU/hr (5169.5 kJ/hr), (max. non-PoE);
        7400 BTU/hr (7807 kJ/hr) (max. using PoE)
    • Idle power:
      • 5406R Switches: 215 W
      • 5412R Switches: 312 W
    • Notes:
      Idle power is the actual power consumption of the device with no ports connected.
      Heat dissipation does not include heat dissipated by the PoE-powered devices themselves.
      For 5412R Switches only: When more than four power cords are installed in a 5412R zl2 switch chassis, additional installation requirements are needed. Refer to the Aruba 5400R zl2 Switches Quick Setup Guide and Safety/Regulatory Information manual for details.
    Safety certifications
    • CSA 22.2 No. 60950; UL 60950; IEC 60950; EN 60950
    Emissions
    • FCC part 15 Class A; EN 55022/CISPR 22 Class A
    Immunity
    • EN: EN 55024, CISPR 24
    • ESD: IEC 61000-4-2; 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD; HP ENV. 765.002
    • Radiated: IEC 61000-4-3; 3 V/m
    • EFT/Burst: IEC 61000-4-4; 1.0 kV (power line), 0.5 kV (signal line)
    • Surge: IEC 61000-4-5; 1 kV/2 kV AC, 1kV signal, 0.5 kV DC
    • Conducted: IEC 61000-4-6; 3 Vrms
    • Power frequency magnetic field: IEC 61000-4-8; 1 A/m, 50 or 60 Hz
    • Voltage dips and interruptions:
      IEC 61000-4-11; >95% reduction, 0.5 period; 30% reduction, 25 periods
    • Harmonics: EN 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-2
    • Flicker: EN 61000-3-3, IEC 61000-3-3
    Additional specifications
    • For complete specifications , please see the data sheet.
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