HPE Aruba JL173A — Smart Managed 48‑Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch with 10G Uplinks for High‑Density Business Networks
Product Description
The HPE Aruba JL173A OfficeConnect 1850‑48G‑4XGT PoE+ switch is a high‑performance managed Layer 2 Ethernet switch designed for small and medium business and enterprise edge deployments. With 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and a 370 W PoE+ power budget, the JL173A delivers robust connectivity and power to wired clients and PoE devices such as VoIP phones, cameras, and wireless access points.
Four dedicated 10GBASE‑T uplinks provide high‑bandwidth connections to core switches, servers, or network aggregation points, ensuring ample throughput for modern office environments. The switch supports essential Layer 2 features like VLAN segmentation, traffic prioritization (QoS), link aggregation (LACP), and IGMP snooping for efficient network management and performance.
Management is simplified through a web‑based GUI with SNMP support, giving administrators easy and flexible control over network settings and performance metrics without the need for advanced command‑line knowledge. Energy‑efficient design also helps reduce operating costs, while the rack‑mountable 1U form factor ensures easy integration into existing infrastructure.
The JL173A is ideal for organizations requiring high‑port density, PoE support, and high‑speed uplinks — from office LANs to campus edge and wireless aggregation networks.
Model Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
Category: Networking – SMB / Enterprise Layer 2 Gigabit PoE+ Switch
Key Features
48 × Gigabit Ethernet Ports — High‑density 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ‑45 ports for wired connectivity across office networks.
24 × PoE+‑Capable Ports — Supports IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus with a 370 W shared budget for powering devices like access points, IP phones, and cameras.
4 × 10GBASE‑T Uplink Ports — Four high‑speed 10 GbE copper uplinks for aggregation to core switches or high‑bandwidth servers.
Smart Web‑Managed Interface — Easy setup and management via intuitive web GUI and SNMP protocols.
Layer 2 Switching Features — Includes VLANs, QoS, Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), RSTP, IGMP snooping, and traffic prioritization for optimal network performance.
Energy Efficient & Compliant — Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) to reduce power usage when traffic is low.
Rack‑Mountable 1U Form Factor — Standard 19‑inch rack mount design with included ears for installation in server racks.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Aruba OfficeConnect 1850‑48G‑4XGT PoE+ |
| Part Number | JL173A |
| Manufacturer | Aruba Networks (HPE) |
| Ethernet Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000BASE‑T |
| PoE+ Budget | 370 W (802.3at) |
| Uplinks | 4 × 10GBASE‑T RJ‑45 |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to ~130 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | ~16,000 entries |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9,220 bytes |
| Management | Web GUI, SNMP v1/2c/3, HTTPS/HTTP |
| Power | Internal AC PSU |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack Mount |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Typical Use Cases
Small to Medium Business Networks — Central access switch delivering wired connectivity and PoE to office endpoints.
Wireless Aggregation — Power and connect multiple wireless access points with high‑speed uplinks.
IP Surveillance & VoIP — Ideal power and port density for CCTV cameras and VoIP phones without separate power injectors.
Branch and Edge Deployments — Efficient Layer 2 managed switch for branch offices needing scalable port capacity.
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