JL256ASwitches

The Aruba JL256A (2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch) is a high-efficiency, Layer 3 access switch designed for modern enterprise, campus, and branch deployments requiring intelligent network performance, PoE+ power delivery, and 10 Gb uplinks.

Powered by Aruba’s robust operating system, this switch simplifies network management with stackable architecture, static and dynamic routing, and Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP).

🧩 Key Technical Specifications

• Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000 BASE-T PoE+ ports

• Uplinks: 4 × SFP+/10 GbE fiber ports

• PoE Power Budget: 370 W shared across ports (IEEE 802.3af/at compliant)

• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps

• Throughput: Up to 112 Mpps

• CPU & Memory: 1.02 GHz ARM Cortex-A9, 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 4 GB flash

• MAC Address Table: 32,000 entries

• Layer 3 Features: Static routing, RIP, Access Control Lists (ACLs), OSPF ready

• Stacking: Up to 8 switches using Virtual Switching Framework (VSF)

• VLANs: Supports up to 2,000 active VLANs

• Dimensions: 44.25 × 30.4 × 4.39 cm | Weight: 4.6 kg

• Power Input: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

• Operating Temp: 0 °C – 45 °C

⚙️ Performance & Reliability

Engineered for high-density deployments, the JL256A switch delivers consistent low-latency switching (~3.8 µs at 1 Gb) and advanced traffic prioritization with QoS, VLAN tagging, and link aggregation. Its PoE+ support powers access points, IP cameras, and IoT devices directly from the network, reducing cabling complexity.

🔒 Security & Management

Includes 802.1X authentication, MAC-based access control, DHCP snooping, and RADIUS/TACACS+ support, ensuring enterprise-grade network protection. Manage effortlessly via Aruba AirWave, Aruba Central, or standard CLI/web interface.

🌐 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise campus edge connectivity

• Branch office access layer

• Wireless access point aggregation

• IP telephony and IoT deployments