JL563B-BCC | Aruba Compatible 10GB Ethernet RJ45 30m (10GBASE-T)

Q: Will this work in place of the Aruba JL563B?
A: Yes. The JL563B-BCC provides the same SFP+ form factor, 10GBASE-T standard compliance, and 10Gbps data rate as the Aruba JL563B. It is plug-and-play compatible and will function identically in Aruba switches and networking equipment.

Q: Which Aruba platforms support this transceiver?
A: This transceiver is compatible with Aruba CX Series switches including the 8360-12C V2 and 8360-16Y2C V2, as well as other Aruba platforms with SFP+ slots supporting 10GBASE-T. The transceiver will work in any Aruba SFP+ port designed for 10G copper connectivity.

Q: What cable type is required and why does it matter?
A: Cat6a or Cat7 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable is required to achieve the full 30m reach at 10Gbps. Lower-grade cables like Cat5e or Cat6 may work over shorter distances but will not reliably support 10GBASE-T at 30m due to higher crosstalk and insertion loss.

Q: Does this transceiver auto-negotiate to 1G if the link partner only supports Gigabit Ethernet?
A: No. The JL563B operates exclusively at 10G speed and does not auto-negotiate down to 1G. Both ends of the link must support 10GBASE-T. This is a characteristic of the Aruba JL563A/JL563B/JL563C series and applies equally to this compatible version.

Q: Why is DOM not supported on this copper transceiver?
A: Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DOM) or Digital Optical Monitoring is a feature primarily designed for optical transceivers to monitor laser bias current, optical power, and related parameters. 10GBASE-T copper transceivers use electrical PHY signalling over twisted-pair cable rather than optical components, so the DOM parameter set (transmit/receive optical power, wavelength) does not apply. Basic link status and cable diagnostics are typically available through switch CLI or management interfaces instead.