The JC106A is a HP network switches component. Pro Disk Network sells the JC106A for $684.21 with US shipping in 1–3 business days and a 30-day return guarantee.
Quick Answer: Is the JC106A compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every JC106A against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the JC106A ship?
Pro Disk Network usually dispatches the JC106A in 1–3 business days. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
The JC106A is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
Branch / Edge — Smaller form-factor switches and routers for branch sites. SD-WAN-compatible or static-VPN-attached as the architecture dictates.
What is the JC106A?
The JC106A is a HP enterprise networking device, manufactured by HP. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with dispatch in 1–3 business days, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of JC106A
Pros
US shipping in 1–3 business days cuts deployment downtime
Cons
Not for hyperscale ZR coherent — different SKU family
Some vendors deprecate firmware on EOL part numbers
Mismatched optic+switch firmware can require manual override
Frequently Asked Questions about JC106A
Is the JC106A a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every JC106A as factory-original HP inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned HP servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the JC106A compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every JC106A against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the JC106A ship?
Pro Disk Network usually dispatches the JC106A in 1–3 business days. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the JC106A?
New JC106A units carry the full HP manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the JC106A?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the JC106A series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
JC106AC — JC106AC - HP 5820-14XG-SFP+ 14 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 4 x SFP Layer-2 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch — $684.21
JC106AR — JC106AR - HP 5820-14XG-SFP+ 14 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 4 x SFP Layer-2 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch — $906.00
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Network Switches
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
If you are running a multi-vendor leaf-spine architecture (Arista leaves and Cisco spines, for example), order optics coded for each endpoint separately. Optics in DAC and AOC cables are factory-coded to each end and cannot be flashed in-field. Plan the coding split at design time and document it in your network drawings.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
Sizing network bandwidth for a leaf-spine fabric using the JC106A starts with the workload mix. For general-purpose virtualisation, plan 10G server-to-leaf, 25G or 40G leaf-to-spine; oversubscription up to 4:1 is acceptable. For hyperconverged storage (vSAN, Ceph, Storage Spaces Direct), plan 25G server-to-leaf at minimum, 100G leaf-to-spine, oversubscription 1.5:1 maximum. East-west traffic dominates in HCI clusters and starves on oversubscribed fabrics.