Product Description
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba JW673A is a Mobility Access Switch from Aruba’s S1500 Series, designed to deliver unified wired access and PoE connectivity for enterprise branch offices, campuses, and mobility-driven networks.
This switch integrates access switching with mobility controller intelligence, allowing simplified deployment of secure wired and wireless networks. It provides Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, PoE/PoE+ power delivery, and SFP uplinks, making it suitable for supporting access points, IP phones, and other edge devices.
The S1500-12P model delivers efficient Layer-2 switching, VLAN segmentation, and enterprise-class reliability while supporting centralized network policy enforcement when integrated with Aruba mobility solutions.
Model Type
Mobility Access Gigabit Ethernet Switch (PoE+ Enabled)
Category
Networking – Enterprise Access Switching
Key Features
12-Port Gigabit Access Switch — Includes 8× PoE/PoE+ Gigabit ports, 4× additional Gigabit ports, and 2× SFP uplinks for fiber connectivity.
PoE & PoE+ Power Support — Delivers up to 30W per port with a total PoE budget around 120W, enabling direct powering of APs, phones, and IoT devices.
Mobility Access Architecture — Designed to integrate with Aruba mobility solutions for unified wired and wireless policy enforcement and simplified network management.
Enterprise Layer-2 Switching — Supports VLANs, jumbo frames, MAC scaling, and switching capacity optimized for branch and campus access layers.
Flexible Management Options — Includes console access, USB configuration support, and out-of-band management for easier deployment and troubleshooting.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Aruba S1500-12P Mobility Access Switch |
| Part Number | JW673A |
| Ports | 8× 10/100/1000 PoE/PoE+ + 4× 10/100/1000 |
| Uplinks | 2× 1G SFP |
| Switching Capacity | ~28 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | ~20.7 Mpps |
| PoE Budget | Up to ~120 W |
| VLAN Support | Up to ~4094 VLANs |
| Power | 100–240 VAC autosensing |
| Deployment | Branch, campus access, mobility edge |
(Values approximate and depend on configuration and firmware.)
Typical Use Cases
Branch Office Access Switching — Reliable wired connectivity for enterprise users and devices.
Wireless Edge Deployment — Powers Aruba access points directly via PoE for simplified installations.
Campus Network Segmentation — Supports VLAN-based segmentation and policy enforcement.
IP Telephony & IoT Networks — Provides PoE power and secure connectivity for voice and smart devices.
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