HP Procurve 20 Ports Gigabit POE+/4P Network Adapter Card

Overview

The HP J9308A is a network adapter card designed to expand the port capacity of ProCurve 5406zl and 5412zl switch chassis. It provides twenty 10/100/1000Base-T ports with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) and four SFP slots for flexible uplink options. This module enables seamless network growth by integrating additional Gigabit Ethernet ports and PoE+ power delivery directly into your existing switch infrastructure, supporting devices like IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras without the need for separate power sources.

Key features

• Delivers PoE+ power on all twenty copper ports, supplying up to 30 watts per device to power modern network endpoints without extra power adapters
• Includes four SFP slots that support mini-GBIC modules for copper or fiber uplinks, allowing connections to nearby servers or distant network segments
• Installs easily into an open zl chassis slot, appearing as native ports in the switch interface for seamless management and configuration
• Extends existing VLAN, Quality of Service (QoS), and security policies automatically to the new ports, simplifying network administration
• Supports high-speed Gigabit Ethernet on every port, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer for demanding network environments

Key specs

• Port count: 20 x 10/100/1000Base-T with PoE+
• SFP slots: 4 for mini-GBIC uplinks (copper or fiber)
• PoE+ power: up to 30 watts per copper port
• Compatible chassis: ProCurve 5406zl and 5412zl
• Network speed: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)

Connectivity and compatibility

This adapter card integrates directly into the ProCurve zl switch chassis, making it a natural extension of your existing network setup. The twenty copper ports support standard Ethernet cables for easy connection to desktops, IP phones, and other devices. The four SFP slots provide flexibility to use either copper or fiber mini-GBIC modules, enabling connections to different network segments or longer distances without additional hardware.

• Supports standard RJ-45 Ethernet connections on all copper ports
• Four SFP slots compatible with mini-GBIC modules for fiber or copper uplinks
• Works seamlessly with existing VLAN, QoS, and security configurations on the host switch

Ideal uses and environments

The J9308A is well suited for growing office networks, educational campuses, retail environments, and healthcare facilities that require expanded port capacity and reliable PoE+ power delivery. It enables deployment of IP phones at every desk, ceiling-mounted wireless access points for improved coverage, and PoE-powered security cameras without the clutter of additional power supplies. This module fits naturally into existing ProCurve switch chassis, making it a practical choice for IT teams managing network growth without adding separate switches.