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Aruba 2530-8G PoE+ Switch (J9774A) — Efficient, Managed Layer 2 Gigabit Networking with PoE+ for Enterprise Edge and SMB Deployments

Product Description

The Aruba 2530-8G PoE+ Switch, Part Number J9774A, is a fully managed Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch engineered for small to medium business and enterprise edge environments. It offers 8 PoE+-enabled Gigabit ports that provide reliable power delivery and data connectivity to IP devices like phones, cameras, and wireless access points.

Two dual-personality uplink ports deliver deployment flexibility by supporting either RJ-45 Gigabit or SFP fiber connections, helping extend network reach and performance. The switch delivers a 20 Gbps switching capacity and up to 14.8 Mpps forwarding rate, ensuring efficient traffic handling across VLANs, QoS policies, and IPv6 deployments.

Designed with energy efficiency and silent, fanless operation, this Aruba switch is ideal for office spaces, branch networks, and environments where dependable performance and simplified management are essential. It’s manageable through Aruba Central, AirWave, CLI, Web GUI, and SNMP — making it a versatile solution for modern wired network infrastructures.

Model Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
Category: Networking — Enterprise Layer 2 Switch

Key Features

• 8 × Gigabit PoE+ Ethernet Ports — 10/100/1000 Mbps autosensing RJ-45 ports with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ to power devices like IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points.

• 2 × Dual-Personality Uplink Ports — Flexible uplinks that function either as RJ-45 Gigabit or SFP for fiber connectivity.

• 67 W PoE Power Budget — Supports multiple PoE devices with sufficient power delivery.

• Layer 2 Switching Capabilities — VLANs, QoS (Quality of Service), traffic prioritization, and IPv6 host support for optimized network management.

• Energy-Efficient & Fanless Operation — Compliant with IEEE 802.3az standards — quiet, low-power design ideal for office environments.

• Management Flexibility — Manageable via Aruba Central, AirWave Network Management, CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, and Intelligent Management Center (IMC).

Technical Specs at a Glance

Specifications sourced from publicly available data.

Typical Use Cases

• Small & Medium Business Networks — Manage wired endpoints with PoE support for VoIP phones and APs.

• Branch/Office Edge Deployments — Provides reliable Layer 2 connectivity with security and VLAN management.

• Surveillance & IoT Installations — PoE+ power delivery for security cameras, wireless APs, and other network-powered devices.

• Unified Wired-Wireless Networks — Integrates with Aruba access points and management tools for seamless connectivity.