HYTOPTODEVICE HPE Aruba JL310A Compatible 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver – 1310nm LAN-WDM Single-Mode Duplex LC Optic, Drop-In Replacement, Custom Aruba Vendor Coding & Bulk Wholesale Available
Product Overview
HYTOPTODEVICE 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver is an IEEE 802.3ba and QSFP28 MSA standardized single-mode optical module, engineered to substitute original HPE Aruba JL310A hardware. It outputs total bandwidth of 103.125Gbps via four independent 25.78Gbps NRZ optical lanes within standard LAN-WDM wavelength grid, adopting long-distance EML laser chip and duplex LC flat contact connector. It maintains stable low-bit-error 10km signal transmission on standard single-mode fiber, equipped with independent CDR clock recovery chip and full real-time DDM optical power/temperature monitoring function. Optimized for Aruba AOS-CX leaf-spine fabric interconnection, cross-data-center DCI long-haul links and enterprise core backbone 100G bandwidth upgrade. All bulk batches of 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver support custom EEPROM rewriting to remove vendor lock-in warning prompts in mixed-brand network environments, fully matching JL310A electrical & optical factory specifications.
Key Technical Specifications
This 100G 10km single mode QSFP28 for Aruba JL310A features low thermal dissipation and multi-lane signal recovery circuit, fully matching all optical and electrical parameters of HPE Aruba JL310A. Supporting hot plug-and-play in high-density rack deployment, it delivers low-jitter long-reach transmission for Aruba AOS-CX data center single-mode networking projects.
| HPE Aruba Compatible |
JL310A |
Vendor Name |
HYTOPTODEVICE |
| Form Factor |
QSFP28 |
Max Data Rate |
103.125Gbps (4x 25.78Gbps) |
| Wavelength |
1295.56nm,1300.05nm, 1304.58nm,1309.14nm |
Max Distance |
10km |
| Connector |
Duplex LC |
Transmitter Type |
4 x LAN WDM EML |
| Cable Type |
SMF |
Receiver Type |
PIN |
| Modulation (Electrical) |
4x 25G-NRZ |
TX Power |
-4.3~+4.5dBm |
| Power Consumption |
< 3.5W |
Receiver Sensitivity |
< -10.6dBm |
| Protocols |
100G Ethernet, MSA Compliant |
Operation Temperature |
0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
Full Compatibility List & Supported Network Hardware
1.Native H3C Compatibility
Aruba JL310A compatible QSFP28 100G LR4 transceiver pass long-term traffic aging testing on official Aruba AOS-CX hardware platforms, realizing seamless hardware replacement without port identification failure. All DDM/DOM monitoring data can be normally displayed on Aruba switch management pages. Complete test logs and hardware verification videos can be provided for project acceptance inspection.
Compatible HPE Aruba Hardware Series:
- Aruba 8320 / 8325 / 8400 AOS-CX Leaf-Spine Data Center Switches
- Aruba 8450 / 8900 High-Density Core Fabric Switches
- Aruba JL310A designated QSFP28 100G Single-Mode Uplink Expansion Ports
- Aruba Cross-Room DCI & Storage Fabric QSFP28 Slot Interfaces
2.Multi-Brand Cross Compatibility
Built strictly to industry MSA standards, HYTOPTODEVICE’s JL310A breaks vendor lock-ins, delivering seamless interoperability across diverse network environments.
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Open-Brand Devices (Plug-and-Play): 100% natively compatible with open-architecture brands like Ciena, Fortinet, Ubiquiti, MikroTik, D-Link, Zyxel, and more.
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Locked-Brand Devices (Advanced Coding): Powered by our proprietary EEPROM writing technology, our modules successfully bypass vendor encryptions to ensure 100% compatibility with Cisco, H3C, Juniper, Dell, Intel, and the latest updated Arista firmware versions.
3.Free Custom EEPROM Re-Flash Service
To future-proof your investment, we offer a free firmware re-flash service. If you upgrade your switch OS or migrate the module to a different brand in the future, we will re-code it to guarantee a 100% stable link.
Primary Application Scenarios
This HPE Aruba JL310A dual LC 100G LR4 QSFP28 transceiver targets 10km long-distance transmission scenarios, supporting Aruba leaf-spine fabric construction, cross-building DCI interconnection and enterprise trunk network upgrade with consistent low-BER optical transmission performance.
- 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver bulk replacement for aging HPE Aruba JL310A modules during fabric bandwidth expansion
- Cross-data-center DCI interconnection using 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver to build low-loss 10km long-haul single-mode fiber links
- Enterprise core backbone network construction deploying 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver for stable inter-machine-room trunk transmission
- Large campus network iteration with low-jitter 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver for remote server room 100G uplink access
- System integrator custom coded 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver for multi-brand long-distance Aruba data center integration projects
- ISP edge rack networking adopting standard-compliant 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver for 100G wide-area bandwidth expansion
Connectivity Solutions(Applications)
1. 100G Switch-to-Switch Interconnection
Deploy paired 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver with G.652 single-mode fiber to build reliable 10km switch-to-switch trunk links for Aruba AOS-CX leaf-spine fabric traffic aggregation.

2.100G Switch-to-NIC Direct Connection
Adopt 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver for direct switch-server NIC connection, breaking short-range multimode limits to realize stable remote high-speed server uplink access for Aruba storage clusters.

3.100G Long-haul Switch Link with Structured Cabling
Match standardized 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver to single-mode structured cabling systems to build scalable hierarchical long-distance network layout for large Aruba enterprise deployments.
Features | 100G Connectivity for Data Center
Low-Power High-Density 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver for Fast Data Center Bandwidth Upgrade
Featured with 3.5W low-power consumption, high port density and ultra-high-speed transmission performance, the HPE compatible 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver provides a cost-effective and efficient deployment method for modern data center 100G network upgrades. It enables enterprises and operators to quickly ramp up stable 100G long-reach transmission capacity on existing HPE Aruba switch infrastructure, effectively solving bandwidth bottlenecks and distance limitations of traditional 25G/40G network architectures. Hot-swappable plug-and-play design simplifies on-site installation, while low-power operation reduces overall data center PUE and long-term operating costs.

FAQ
Q1: How to eliminate unknown transceiver CLI identification alarms on Aruba AOS-CX compatible 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver?
A: Two mature solutions are available. You can run the official service unsupported-transceiver configuration command on Aruba switches, or return modules to our factory for customized EEPROM firmware re-flashing to permanently clear JL310A matching recognition errors.
Q2: Is fixed optical attenuation mandatory for ultra-short 1km and 2km single-mode fiber spans using factory-calibrated 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver?
A: Judgment depends on the module’s maximum receiving power threshold. If transmit optical power exceeds rated Pin max within short fiber runs, install 3dB or 5dB fixed attenuators to prevent irreversible damage to internal receiver chips on Aruba rack ports.
Q3: Why do EML laser integrated 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver generate higher operating temperature than SR4 and CWDM4 short-range optical modules?
A: Unlike low-power short-reach transceivers, our 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver adopts EML lasers and built-in MUX/DEMUX wavelength multiplexing hardware. These core optical assemblies consume extra driving power to stabilize 10km long-haul signal transmission, leading to higher surface operating temperature on dense Aruba leaf switches.
Q4: What extra transmission latency will be introduced after activating RS-FEC error correction on long-reach 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver fiber links?
A: Enabling RS-FEC adds approximately 100–250 nanoseconds of end-to-end latency. This delay severely impacts high-frequency trading HFT infrastructure, while it delivers negligible performance impact on regular enterprise Aruba data center network traffic.
Q5: Can standard LAN-WDM 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver achieve seamless optical interconnection with 100G 4WDM-10 single-mode optical modules over 10km fiber?
A: Fully optically interoperable. The 100G 4WDM-10 industry standard is specially engineered to match IEEE-compliant 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver, supporting stable cross-module communication on all Aruba DCI single-mode link deployments.
Q6: What is the maximum hot-plug mating cycle durability of gold finger electrical contacts on commercial-grade 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver?
A: The QSFP28 connector gold fingers of our 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver pass strict industrial durability testing, rated for a minimum of 100 plug/unplug cycles without electrical contact degradation or structural wear during Aruba equipment maintenance.
Q7: What type of internal laser chips are integrated inside commercial long-distance 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver certified for 10km single-mode fiber transmission?
A: All standard HYTOPTODEVICE 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver adopt premium EML electro-absorption modulated lasers to guarantee stable long-span signal integrity. Low-cost DML lasers cannot satisfy the optical performance standards required for 10km 100G long-haul Aruba fabric links.
Q8: Why do generic aftermarket 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver have extended order lead times amid global semiconductor supply chain shortages?
A: LR4 optical modules rely on scarce custom InP indium phosphide laser chips with tight foundry manufacturing capacity. Massive chip backlogs prolong delivery cycles for ordinary suppliers, while HYTOPTODEVICE maintains stable in-house laser component stock to speed up JL310A compatible module shipment for Aruba clients.
Q9: Does hardware Rx_LOS loss-of-signal signal transmission function work normally on Aruba-matched 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver once switch port transmit power cuts off?
A: Fully functional. When Aruba switch Tx power shuts down or fiber cable disconnects, our 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver instantly outputs Rx_LOS hardware pin signals to notify the AOS-CX host switch of optical link failure status in real time.
Q10: Does MSA-compliant 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver support remote software-controlled transmit laser shutdown via Aruba switch CLI command lines?
A: Completely supported. Our 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver strictly complies with QSFP28 MSA industry standards, allowing network administrators to remotely turn off built-in transmitter lasers through Aruba command lines for offline fiber link troubleshooting and safety inspection.
Brand & Service Advantage
As a global professional optical transceiver supplier, HYTOPTODEVICE focuses on mass supply and customized development of high-compatibility 100G LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver matching HPE Aruba JL310A original hardware. Every production batch undergoes strict optical parameter calibration, long-hour thermal aging testing and cross-brand real-machine interoperability verification on Aruba AOS-CX switch platforms. We provide free sample testing, complimentary custom Aruba JL310A EEPROM vendor coding, OEM private label packaging, fast worldwide logistics and 5-year factory warranty, helping overseas system integrators and data center operators cut procurement costs by over 70% compared to OEM original modules while maintaining stable 10km long-distance 100G single-mode network transmission performance.
Why Network Engineers Choose HYTOPTODEVICE
HYTOPTODEVICE has supplied over 5000,000 optical transceiver modules to data centers, ISPs, and enterprise networks across 100+ countries since 2011. Every module undergoes a 72-hour burn-in test and full DDM/DOM validation before shipment.
- Up to 70% cost savings vs OEM, transparent pricing & flexible bulk rates, supported quality returns
- 100% real-device compatible with Cisco, Huawei,Dell,Juniper, and Arista
- ISO 9001:2015 Shenzhen factory, full lineup: 1.25G/10G/25G/40G/100G/200G/400G/800G/1.6T transceivers
- Ample stock, fast global DHL/FedEx shipping in 3–5 working days
- Free pre-sales engineering support for custom EEPROM & private label firmware
- Real switch test videos available for pre-purchase review; inspection & shipping videos provided per order
“Phenomenal performance. We deployed 200 HYTOPTODEVICE SFP modules to replace Cisco OEMs in our backbone network. Result? Zero compatibility issues and a 60% reduction in costs. Highly recommended for mission-critical networks."— Senior Network Engineer, Regional Telecom, Australia
Quality Certification & Compliance
At HYTOPTODEVICE, our quality commitment is backed by industry-standard validations. From fiber optical transceiver manufacturing to final visual inspection, from IQC、IPQC、FQC to OQC, our processes ensure global compliance and reliability.
We adhere to rigorous standards for our SFP modules and network solutions:
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ISO 9001: Certified quality management and production consistency.
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CE & FCC: Fully compliant for seamless Global Market Access.
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RoHS: Committed to environmental responsibility and hazardous material control.
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Proven Reliability: Rigorous testing to reduce compliance risk and ensure safety.
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