Aruba 2540 (JL356A-60001) – 24G PoE+ Managed Switch used

Aruba 2540 (JL356A-60001) – 24G PoE+ Managed Switch

The HPE Aruba 2540 JL356A-60001 is a professional Layer 2 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise access networks. It provides reliable performance, PoE+ power delivery, and 10G uplink capability, making it suitable for offices, surveillance systems, VoIP, and wireless infrastructure.

This model is part of the Aruba 2540 series, built for stable, secure, and easy-to-manage campus and branch network deployments.

Key Features

• 24 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• 4 × 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed backbone connectivity
• PoE+ power budget up to 370W (for IP phones, cameras, APs)
• Layer 2 switching with basic Layer 3 static routing support
• Aruba VSF stacking support for scalability
• Advanced security (802.1X, ACLs, VLAN segmentation)
• Fan-cooled 1U rack-mount design

Technical Specifications

• Model: JL356A-60001 (Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+)
• Ports:
  • 24 × RJ-45 Gigabit PoE+
  • 4 × SFP+ (1/10GbE uplinks)
• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps
• Throughput: up to 95.2 Mpps
• PoE Budget: ~370W
• Processor: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 @ 1.016 GHz
• Memory: 1 GB RAM, 4 GB flash

Performance & Reliability

• High-speed non-blocking switching architecture
• Stable PoE delivery for multiple powered devices
• Low latency for real-time applications (VoIP, video surveillance)
• Designed for 24/7 enterprise operation
• Hardware-based forwarding for consistent performance

Management & Security

• Web GUI, CLI, SNMP support
• Aruba Central / AirWave compatibility
• VLAN segmentation and QoS prioritization
• 802.1X authentication and access control lists
• Secure management access (SSH, HTTPS)

Applications

• Office and enterprise networks
• IP surveillance systems (CCTV)
• VoIP telephony systems
• Wireless access point infrastructure
• Campus and branch network edge switching

Advantages for Buyers

• Enterprise-grade Aruba reliability
• High PoE capacity (supports multiple powered devices)
• 10G uplinks for future network scaling
• Strong security and VLAN features
• Proven stability in business environments