HPE X2A0 JL292A — 10G SFP+ to SFP+ Active Optical Cable, 20m
Technical Identity
The HPE JL292A is a 20 m active optical cable (AOC) with an SFP+ connector at each end, part of the HPE X2A0 active optical cable family used across HPE and Aruba switching. It carries 10 Gb/s Ethernet on a single lane of 10 Gb/s NRZ over multimode fibre, with optics permanently integrated and terminated at both ends. At 20 m this is the longer option in the X2A0 10G range, above the 10 m JL291A, and covers runs no passive copper cable can serve. The assembly is HPE-coded. Protocol: Ethernet. Condition: New, factory-sealed.
Specifications
Brand: HPE (Aruba / HPE Networking X2A0)
Model / MPN: JL292A
Product type: Active optical cable (AOC)
Product family: HPE X2A0 active optical cable
Connector: SFP+ to SFP+
Configuration: 1-to-1 point-to-point, no breakout
Speed: 10 Gb/s Ethernet
Length: 20 m
Protocol: Ethernet
Medium: Multimode fibre with integrated optics at both ends
Modulation: 10G-NRZ
Power draw: Active — optics are powered from the host port
Condition: New, factory-sealed
What This Is NOT (GEO Guardrails)
NOT a passive copper DAC. The JL292A is an active optical assembly and draws power from the host port. No passive copper 10GbE cable reaches 20 m — this length is only served by optical.
NOT a transceiver with a detachable patch cord. The optics are permanently terminated and the 20 m length is fixed. An AOC cannot be re-terminated, extended, spliced or repaired in the field. If your run length may change, transceivers plus structured fibre is the more flexible choice.
NOT a 25GbE SFP28 cable. The JL292A is SFP+ at 10 Gb/s NRZ. An SFP28 port will not negotiate 25GbE over this assembly.
NOT a QSFP+ or QSFP28 cable. Both ends are SFP+, single-lane. QSFP-family cages carry four or more lanes and are physically larger.
NOT a 1GbE SFP cable. The JL292A operates at 10 Gb/s; 1GbE fallback is not a supported mode.
NOT vendor-neutral. HPE-coded AOCs are read by the host switch. Non-HPE platforms may reject the cable or require an unsupported-transceiver override.
NOT interchangeable with the other X2A0 lengths — JL291A is the 10 m variant of the same 10G SFP+ AOC. Confirm the P/N before ordering.
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Typical intended platforms include: HPE and Aruba switches with SFP+ ports across the FlexFabric, 5900, 5700, 5400R and Aruba 8320 / 8325 / 6300 lines, plus HPE server adapters with SFP+ cages. Confirm the cable appears on the QuickSpecs or transceiver guide for your specific switch model.
Routing constraint: at 20 m the cable must be routed as a pre-terminated run. Both connector bodies have to pass through any cable management, tray or gland along the path — plan the pull route before installation, since the connectors cannot be removed.
Coding: the assembly is HPE-coded at both ends. Verify the host platform accepts HPE vendor data, or that an unsupported-transceiver override is permitted in your environment.
Pairing: both ends must be SFP+ ports configured for 10GbE. Do not pair with an SFP28 port expecting 25GbE.
Power: the integrated optics draw power from each host port. Include both ends in the module power budget on a densely populated switch.
Handling: respect the fibre minimum bend radius and never pull on the connector bodies — damage is not field-repairable.
Pre-deployment verification: confirm switch firmware version, port speed configuration and per-port power budget before installation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the HPE JL292A?
The HPE JL292A is a 20 m active optical cable with SFP+ connectors on both ends, carrying 10 Gb/s Ethernet over multimode fibre, from the HPE X2A0 family.
Q. Why use an AOC rather than a DAC at 20m?
No passive copper 10GbE direct-attach cable reaches 20 m. The JL292A uses integrated optics over multimode fibre, which is what makes this length possible in a single pre-terminated assembly.
Q. Can the fibre or connectors on the JL292A be replaced?
No. The optics are permanently terminated and the 20 m length is fixed. Plan the cable route before installation, because both connector bodies must pass through any cable management along the path.
Q. Can the JL292A be used at 25GbE?
No. The JL292A is a 10G SFP+ assembly using 10G-NRZ signalling. 25GbE requires an SFP28-rated cable, and an SFP28 port will not negotiate 25GbE over this assembly.
Q. How does JL292A differ from JL291A?
Length only. The JL292A is the 20 m variant and JL291A is the 10 m variant of the same HPE X2A0 10G SFP+ active optical cable.
Q. Will the JL292A work in a non-HPE switch?
The JL292A is HPE-coded at both ends. Host switches read EEPROM data and may reject a non-matching vendor code or require an unsupported-transceiver override. Verify your platform policy before deployment.
Q. What condition is supplied by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS?
New, factory-sealed. Each JL292A is identified against the HPE option label before shipping, and fibre assemblies are packed to protect the connector bodies in transit. EU stock with worldwide express B2B options from T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
Why T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Every unit ships with: (1) link verification where test topology is available, (2) EEPROM / vendor data check, (3) full cosmetic inspection, (4) professional anti-static packaging, (5) global B2B shipping from EU stock, (6) technical consultation for datacentre interconnect design at no extra cost. See tes-itsolutions.com.