The Aruba 5400R Switch Series is a powerful Layer 3 modular switching platform designed to deliver high-speed performance, large network capacity, flexibility, and scalability for demanding campus and branch environments.

Built for enterprise networks that require reliable connectivity and room for future expansion, the series combines modular architecture with HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit connectivity and high-speed switching capabilities.

Performance and Power for Campus Networks

The Aruba 5400R Series is designed to provide enterprise-class performance while maintaining the flexibility required for growing campus and branch networks.

Its architecture combines:

• High-speed switching
• Flexible modular design
• HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit connectivity
• Scalable network capacity
• Enterprise-grade resiliency

This allows organizations to adapt their switching infrastructure as bandwidth and connectivity requirements increase.

Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity

The Aruba 5400R Series supports up to:

• 96 HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit ports
• 10GbE connectivity
• 288 PoE+ ports

The available PoE+ capacity allows the switches to provide network connectivity and power for compatible devices such as:

• Wireless access points
• Network cameras
• IoT devices

Versatile Connectivity Options

The modular architecture of the Aruba 5400R Series provides organizations with a wide range of connectivity options.

Available connectivity includes:

• 1GbE
• 10GbE
• 40GbE
• HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit
• PoE
• 10GBase-T line cards

This range of options allows businesses to configure the switching platform according to their network architecture and performance requirements.

High Availability and Network Resiliency

The Aruba 5400R Series includes several high-availability capabilities designed to minimize network downtime.

These include:

• Redundant management
• Hot-swappable power supplies
• Virtual Switching Framework (VSF)
• Fast Software Upgrade

These features help maintain network availability during maintenance, upgrades, and hardware-related operations.

Flexible Management Options

The Aruba 5400R Series provides multiple options for simplifying network configuration and management.

Available management methods include:

• Cloud-based Aruba Cloud
• Aruba AirWave
• Switch GUI
• Command-Line Interface (CLI)

These management options give network administrators flexibility in how they configure, monitor, and maintain the switching environment.

Aruba 5400R Series Models

Aruba 5406R zl2 Switch – J9821A

The Aruba 5406R zl2 Switch (J9821A) is part of the Aruba 5400R modular Layer 3 switching family and is designed for enterprise campus and branch network deployments.

Aruba 5412R zl2 Switch – J9822A

The Aruba 5412R zl2 Switch (J9822A) provides another modular configuration within the Aruba 5400R Series for organizations requiring scalable Layer 3 switching across demanding campus and branch environments.

Flexible Layer 3 Switching for Enterprise Networks

The Aruba 5400R Switch Series combines modular Layer 3 switching, HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit connectivity, high-density PoE+, flexible line-card options, high availability, and multiple management choices.

With the Aruba 5406R zl2 and Aruba 5412R zl2 configurations available, organizations can select a modular switching platform that matches their network size, connectivity requirements, and future expansion needs.