HPE JH186A JH186-61001 5930 4Slt Front-to-Back Fan Tray HPE

Description:

The HPE JH186A (JH186-61001) is a fan tray module designed for HPE FlexFabric 5930 series switches. It provides front-to-back airflow (port side to power side) cooling to maintain optimal operating temperatures and ensure stable switch performance. This module is critical for thermal management in high-density data center environments and supports continuous operation by preventing overheating.

Applications:

The HPE JH186A fan tray is used in data center and enterprise networking environments requiring reliable thermal management for high-performance switches. Typical applications include top-of-rack deployments, aggregation layers, and core network infrastructure where maintaining proper airflow and cooling is essential for system stability and uptime.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): JH186A
• Spare Part Number: JH186-61001
• Product Type: Switch Fan Tray / Cooling Module
• Series: HPE FlexFabric 5930
• Airflow Direction: Front-to-back (port side → power side)
• Compatibility: HPE 5930 series switches (4-slot models)
• Cooling Function: Provides forced-air cooling for switch chassis
• Form Factor: Plug-in fan tray module
• Installation: Hot-swappable (model dependent)
• Indicators: LED status indicators (model dependent)
• Weight: ~2.7 lbs
• Mounting Type: Installed in switch fan tray slot
• Application Layer: Data center / enterprise networking
• Status: Active (widely used, legacy-supported)

Common Replacements:

• HPE JH185A (back-to-front airflow version)
• HPE 5940 / 5950 fan trays (newer platforms)
• Aruba CX series cooling modules