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Tested & Proven HPE/ARUBA Transceivers

September 16, 2024
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Tested & Proven HPE/ARUBA Transceivers

We are excited to announce the expansion of our third-party transceivers for HP/Aruba product lineup, ensuring comprehensive compatibility across various network environments. Our 40G and 100G transceivers have been successfully tested on Aruba 8325, confirming seamless performance. Our offerings now include:

  • 1G whole series
  • 10G whole series, including 10G copper
  • 25G: SR/LR/ER, BIDI
  • 40G: SR4/LR4/ER4
  • 100G: SR4/LR4/ER4/ZR4/BIDI

Test Results CLI Output

Validation outputs captured from Aruba 8325 are shown below.

8325(config-if)# show int 1/1/16 trans d

Transceiver in 1/1/16

Interface Name : 1/1/16
Type : 25G-SR / 25G SFP28 SR
Connector Type : LC
Transceiver Status : An HPE pluggable module that is supported in this interface
Wavelength : 850nm
Transfer Distance : 0.00km (SMF), 0m (OM1), 0m (OM2), 70m (OM3)
Diagnostic Support : DOM
Product Number : JL484A
Serial Number : xxxxxxxx
Part Number : xxxxxxxx

Status
Temperature : 37.9961C
Voltage : 3.3183V

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Lane Tx Bias Rx Power Tx Power
(mA) (mW/dBm) (mW/dBm)
------------------------------------------------------------
1 6.9960 0.0458 / -13.39 0.9779 / -0.10
8325(config-if)# show int 1/1/19 trans d

Transceiver in 1/1/19

Interface Name : 1/1/19
Type : 25G-LR / 25G SFP28 LR
Connector Type : LC
Transceiver Status : An HPE pluggable module that is supported in this interface
Wavelength : 1310nm
Transfer Distance : 10.00km (SMF), 0m (OM1), 0m (OM2), 0m (OM3)
Diagnostic Support : DOM
Product Number : JL486A
Serial Number : xxxxxxxx
Part Number : xxxxxxxx

Status
Temperature : 30.2305C
Voltage : 3.2963V

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Lane Tx Bias Rx Power Tx Power
(mA) (mW/dBm) (mW/dBm)
------------------------------------------------------------
1 36.3140 0.7473 / -1.27 0.9644 / -0.16
8325(config-if)# show int 1/1/51 trans d

Transceiver in 1/1/51

Interface Name : 1/1/51
Type : 40G-SR4 / QSFP+ SR4
Connector Type : MPO 1x12
Transceiver Status : An HPE pluggable module that is supported in this interface
Wavelength : 850nm
Transfer Distance : 0.00km (SMF), 0m (OM1), 0m (OM2), 100m (OM3)
Diagnostic Support : DOM
Product Number : JH231A
Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxx
Part Number : xxxxxxxxxxx

Status
Temperature : 23.2148C
Voltage : 3.2749V

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Lane Tx Bias Rx Power Tx Power
(mA) (mW/dBm) (mW/dBm)
------------------------------------------------------------
1 5.9940 0.5184 / -2.85 0.5220 / -2.82
2 5.9940 0.5391 / -2.68 0.5773 / -2.39
3 5.9940 0.5318 / -2.74 0.6185 / -2.09
4 5.9940 0.5510 / -2.59 0.6036 / -2.19
8325(config-if)# show int 1/1/55 trans d

Transceiver in 1/1/55

Interface Name : 1/1/55
Type : 100G-SR4 / 100G QSFP28 SR4
Connector Type : MPO 1x12
Transceiver Status : An HPE pluggable module that is supported in this interface
Wavelength : 850nm
Transfer Distance : 0.00km (SMF), 0m (OM1), 0m (OM2), 70m (OM3)
Diagnostic Support : DOM
Product Number : JL309A
Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Part Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Status
Temperature : 28.2617C
Voltage : 3.3011V

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Lane Tx Bias Rx Power Tx Power
(mA) (mW/dBm) (mW/dBm)
------------------------------------------------------------
1 5.9940 1.0373 / 0.16 1.0431 / 0.18
2 5.9940 1.0365 / 0.16 1.0088 / 0.04
3 5.9940 1.0347 / 0.15 0.9894 / -0.05
4 5.9940 1.1482 / 0.60 1.0642 / 0.27
8325(config-if)# show int 1/1/49 trans d

Transceiver in 1/1/49

Interface Name : 1/1/49
Type : 40G-LR4 / QSFP+ LR4
Connector Type : LC
Transceiver Status : An HPE pluggable module that is supported in this interface
Wavelength : 1301nm
Transfer Distance : 10.00km (SMF), 0m (OM1), 0m (OM2), 0m (OM3)
Diagnostic Support : DOM
Product Number : JH232A
Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Part Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Status
Temperature : 28.9766C
Voltage : 3.2971V

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Lane Tx Bias Rx Power Tx Power
(mA) (mW/dBm) (mW/dBm)
------------------------------------------------------------
1 39.6740 0.0001 / -40.00 1.0069 / 0.03
2 42.2340 0.0001 / -40.00 1.0402 / 0.17
3 42.2340 0.0001 / -40.00 1.0718 / 0.30
4 42.2340 0.0001 / -40.00 1.0728 / 0.31
8325(config-if)# show int 1/1/53 trans d

Transceiver in 1/1/53

Interface Name : 1/1/53
Type : 100G-LR4 / 100G QSFP28 LR4
Connector Type : LC
Transceiver Status : An HPE pluggable module that is supported in this interface
Wavelength : 1302nm
Transfer Distance : 10.00km (SMF), 0m (OM1), 0m (OM2), 0m (OM3)
Diagnostic Support : DOM
Product Number : JL310A
Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Part Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Status
Temperature : 36.9648C
Voltage : 3.3022V

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Lane Tx Bias Rx Power Tx Power
(mA) (mW/dBm) (mW/dBm)
------------------------------------------------------------
1 52.8780 1.6334 / 2.13 1.2057 / 0.81
2 53.8520 1.7578 / 2.45 1.2924 / 1.11
3 55.4480 1.4496 / 1.61 1.1480 / 0.60
4 54.9960 1.6955 / 2.29 1.4261 / 1.54

Recent Alarms:

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Name: ArubaOS-CX
Version: GL.10.11.1021
Build Id: ArubaOS-CX:GL.10.11.1021:e521752f3358:202305111820
Build Date: 2023-05-11 19:46:20 UTC

These validated outputs confirm supported module recognition and stable optics telemetry across key 25G, 40G, and 100G profiles on Aruba 8325. This gives teams a proven path to scale performance while controlling optics cost.

HPE and Aruba optics questions, answered

What does a successful compatibility test confirm?

It confirms that the tested module is recognized and can establish a stable link on the stated platform, port type and software version.

Why include CLI output in the test record?

CLI evidence captures module identity, link state, diagnostics and errors, making results easier to review and reproduce.

Can a firmware update change compatibility?

It can. Revalidate critical module and platform combinations when switch software, coding requirements or operating policies change.

What should be tested at deployment scale?

Sample the actual platforms and fibre paths, then verify recognition, optical levels, errors, alarms and replacement procedures.

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