Key Features:

• Compatible with Aruba 3800 and 3810M series

• Enables high-speed backplane stacking

• Fixed 0.5 meter length 

• Uses proprietary HPE stacking connectors 

• Built with low-loss materials

• Supports unified switch operation and simplified management 

• Supports a compact and lightweight design 

• Capable of hot-plug installation

• Compatibility: The HPE J9578A Stacking Cable is compatible exclusively with Aruba 3800 and 3810M series switches that support backplane stacking, enabling unified operation of these models.

Specifications: 

• General

  • Model Name: J9578A

  • Product Name: 0.5m Stacking Cable

  • Product Type: Stacking Cable for Network Switches

  • Brand: HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)

• Compatibility

  • Supported Switch Models: Aruba 3800 Series

  • Supported Switch Models: Aruba 3810M Series

  • Stacking Protocol: Backplane stacking only

  • Not Compatible With: Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) or front-panel stacking

• Physical Characteristics 

  • Cable Length: 0.5 meters (1.64 feet)

  • Connector Type: Proprietary HPE stacking connectors designed for Aruba switches

  • Cable Construction: High-quality copper cable with low signal attenuation

  • Cable Jacket: Chemically resistant and rugged for durability

  • Weight: Lightweight design for ease of installation in dense racks

• Performance and Reliability

  • Data Transfer Speed: Supports high-speed communication between stacked switches

  • Signal Integrity: Low-loss cable design ensures consistent and reliable data transmission

  • Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Protection: Shielded to minimize interference

  • Hot-Plug Capability: Enables stacking cable insertion or removal without powering down switches

  • Environmental Operating Range: Suitable for typical data center environments

• Installation and Usage 

  • Ideal Use Case: Short-range stacking connections in closely mounted rack switches

  • Installation Type: Internal backplane connection between compatible switches

  • Maintenance: Easy to replace or upgrade without network downtime

  • Compatibility Notes: Requires compatible Aruba stacking modules on switches

• Functionality and Benefits 

  • Unified Switch Operation: Enables multiple physical switches to act as a single logical unit

  • Simplified Management: Centralized configuration reduces administrative overhead

  • Bandwidth Aggregation: Increases overall network throughput by linking multiple switches

  • Redundancy: Supports stacking redundancy for improved network reliability

  • Space Saving: Compact cable length minimizes cable clutter in racks

If you are looking for a reliable stacking cable to connect your Aruba 3800 or 3810M series switches for seamless backplane stacking, the HPE J9578A Stacking Cable is an ideal choice. Server Tech Central deals in high-performance stacking cables that enable reliable, high-speed connections between network switches. We deliver dependable stacking cables that support unified switch management and simplify complex network configurations. 

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