HPE Aruba 5400R zl2 Switch Series – Modular Layer 3 Enterprise Core Switch with High Availability, PoE+, and Advanced Routing
HPE Aruba 5400R zl2 is a modular Layer 3 core switch offering high scalability, advanced routing, and enterprise-grade reliability.
The HPE Aruba 5400R zl2 Switch Series is a powerful and flexible modular Layer 3 enterprise switch, designed for core and aggregation layers in large campus and enterprise networks. Built for high performance, scalability, and continuous availability, it is one of HPE’s most robust switching platforms.
Unlike fixed switches, the 5400R zl2 features a modular chassis design, allowing organizations to customize configurations with interchangeable modules for ports, uplinks, and services. This ensures long-term scalability and investment protection.
The switch supports:
- Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) and 10GbE interfaces
- Optional 40GbE uplinks (depending on module)
- PoE+ and high-power PoE for powering IP devices
It runs on the ArubaOS-Switch platform, providing full Layer 3 routing capabilities, including:
- Static routing
- RIP, OSPF, and advanced routing protocols
- IPv6 support
A key highlight is its high availability architecture, which includes:
- Redundant management modules
- Hot-swappable power supplies and fans
- Non-stop switching and failover capabilities
Advanced features include:
- VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) for simplified management
- Advanced security (ACLs, 802.1X, MAC authentication)
- QoS (Quality of Service) for traffic prioritization
- Integration with Aruba AirWave and Aruba Central for centralized network control
Typical use cases:
- Enterprise campus core switching
- Network aggregation layer
- Large-scale office environments
- Data center edge deployments
The Aruba 5400R zl2 series is ideal for organizations that require high-performance, scalable, and highly available network infrastructure.
Key Features:
- Modular Layer 3 enterprise switch chassis
- Supports Gigabit, 10GbE, and optional 40GbE modules
- Full Layer 3 routing with advanced protocols
- Redundant and hot-swappable components for high availability
- PoE+ support for powering network devices
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