J9153D-BCC | Aruba Compatible 10GB Single-Mode ER - 40km (10GBASE-ER)

Q: Will this work in place of the Aruba J9153D?
A: Yes. The J9153D-BCC is a plug-and-play replacement for the Aruba J9153D. It conforms to the same IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-ER standard, uses the same SFP+ form factor, and operates at the same 10.3125 Gbps data rate with 1550nm wavelength. It will function identically in any Aruba switch or router that accepts the original J9153D.

Q: Which Aruba switches support this transceiver?
A: This module works in any Aruba switch with 10G SFP+ ports that support 10GBASE-ER transceivers. This includes the 2540, 2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and 5400R zl2 series switches. Compatibility is determined by the port standard (10G SFP+) rather than specific model numbers.

Q: What fibre type and patch cable is required for 40km reach?
A: This transceiver requires OS1 or OS2 single-mode fibre with duplex LC connectors. OS1 is rated for 1 dB/km attenuation and OS2 for 0.4 dB/km at 1550nm. To achieve 40km, the total link loss (fibre attenuation plus splice and connector losses) must stay within the 11.10 dB power budget. OS2 fibre provides more margin for longer runs or additional splices.

Q: Can I use this transceiver at distances shorter than 40km?
A: Yes. The 40km figure is the maximum supported distance. The module works at any distance from a few meters up to 40km over single-mode fibre. For very short distances under 2km, verify that the received optical power does not exceed the maximum receiver sensitivity of negative 1.00 dBm to avoid overloading the receiver.

Q: Does this module require specific switch NOS versions or port settings?
A: No. The J9153D-BCC is pre-coded for Aruba compatibility and operates as a standards-compliant 10GBASE-ER interface. It does not require software configuration, NOS version dependencies, or manual port speed settings. The switch auto-negotiates the link parameters based on the module EEPROM data. DOM data is accessible in any Aruba OS version that supports SFP+ diagnostics.