HPE Aruba JW672A — Aruba S1500‑48P Mobility Access Gigabit PoE Switch
The HPE Aruba JW672A refers to the Aruba S1500‑48P Mobility Access Switch, a 48‑port Gigabit managed Ethernet switch with PoE capabilities designed for enterprise access layer networks. It delivers reliable Layer‑2 switching with Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) support and SFP uplinks for fiber connectivity.
This model is part of Aruba’s S1500 series, which targets small‑to‑medium enterprise deployments, campus edge switches, and mobility‑centric networks where access devices like wireless APs, IP phones, and cameras are connected and powered directly from the switch.
Model Type
Managed Layer‑2 Gigabit Ethernet Access Switch with PoE
Category
Networking – Enterprise Access / Mobility Edge Switching
Key Features
48× 10/100/1000BASE‑T Ports (PoE/PoE+)
Provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE support to power devices such as Aruba APs, VoIP phones, and cameras directly through the switch.
4× SFP Uplinks
Includes 4 SFP ports for fiber connectivity or uplinks to aggregation/core switches, enabling flexible network design and extended reach.
Enterprise‑Grade Management
Supports VLAN segmentation, QoS, and managed switching features suitable for enterprise access layer deployments.
Rack‑Mountable Form Factor
Typically designed for a 1U rack installation in wiring closets or network racks.
PoE Power Budget
Supplies sufficient power across ports to support multiple PoE devices, simplifying installations by reducing external power injectors.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Aruba S1500‑48P Mobility Access Switch |
| Part Number | JW672A |
| Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000BASE‑T (PoE/PoE+) |
| Uplinks | 4 × Gigabit SFP |
| Switch Type | Managed Layer‑2 Ethernet |
| PoE | Supported (802.3af/802.3at) |
| Form Factor | Rack‑mountable (1U) |
| Management | Web CLI / SNMP / Aruba management tools |
| Use Case | Enterprise access switching, PoE device support |
(Exact values and supported features may vary by firmware and configuration.)
Typical Use Cases
Wireless Edge Connectivity – Power and connect Aruba or other wireless access points directly through PoE.
Branch & Campus Networks – Provides access switching with VLANs and QoS for enterprise traffic segmentation.
IP Telephony & Surveillance Networks – Supplies PoE to IP phones and cameras without external power injectors.
Small Data Center Access Layer – Serves as an access switch prior to aggregation switches in smaller enterprise environments.
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