Just wanted to follow up on this topic from a few years ago.
With regards to using the J9150A 10G SR transceiver (HPE branded), the above issue is resolved in ArubaOS_72xx_6.5.4.0_60834 image.
In 2018, look for a common set of transceivers that will be certified for full support in Controllers that are the same transceivers used in the Aruba Switches (8400, 5400R, 3810M, 2930M & F, 2540, 2530 and 2920). These will be HPE Aruba branded transceivers -- and are fully supported by Aruba.
=Ed Kurata, PLM Switch Accessories
@User284882 wrote:
Thanks for your help. We replaced the GBICs on the Aruba controller side (not the HP switch side) with Aruba GBICs and now all is well.