HPE Aruba JL262A — Enterprise-Grade 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch with Fiber Uplinks for Secure Edge Networks
Product Description
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba JL262A is a high-performance managed Layer 2/Layer 3 access switch from the Aruba 2930F series, engineered for enterprise campus, branch, and high-density office deployments.
With 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports and a 370 W PoE budget, the JL262A can power large numbers of wireless access points, IP phones, and surveillance devices without external injectors. It also includes four Gigabit SFP uplink ports, enabling flexible fiber connectivity to distribution or core switches.
The switch supports advanced enterprise networking features such as static routing, VLAN segmentation, QoS, ACLs, and secure access control. It integrates seamlessly with Aruba Central and AirWave for centralized monitoring, automation, and cloud-based management.
Designed in a rack-mountable 1U form factor with enterprise-grade reliability, the JL262A is ideal for organizations needing scalable PoE capacity, secure access switching, and simplified network management.
Model Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
Category: Networking – Enterprise Layer 2/Layer 3 Gigabit PoE+ Access Switch
Key Features
48 × Gigabit PoE+ Ports — High-density 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support for powering enterprise endpoints.
370 W Shared PoE Budget — Sufficient for wireless AP deployments, VoIP systems, and CCTV networks.
4 × Gigabit SFP Fiber Uplinks — Flexible optical connectivity for aggregation, stacking, or distribution-layer connections.
Enterprise Layer 3 Lite Features — Includes static routing, ACLs, QoS, VLANs, and policy enforcement for secure campus networking.
Advanced Management Options — CLI, web GUI, SNMP, Aruba Central, and AirWave support for centralized monitoring and automation.
High Performance Switching — Up to 104 Gbps switching capacity and ~77 Mpps forwarding rate for smooth traffic handling.
Rack-Mountable Enterprise Design — Standard 1U form factor with internal PSU for deployment in network racks.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP |
| Part Number | JL262A |
| Manufacturer | Aruba (HPE) |
| Ethernet Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ |
| PoE Budget | 370 W |
| Uplinks | 4 × Gigabit SFP |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 104 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to ~77 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | ~32K entries |
| Jumbo Frames | Supported |
| Management | CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Aruba Central |
| Power | Internal AC PSU |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack Mount |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
(Specs summarized from vendor listings and Aruba datasheet.)
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Campus Access — Secure wired connectivity for large office floors or departments.
Wireless Edge Aggregation — Power and connect multiple enterprise access points from a single switch.
IP Surveillance Networks — Supports high-density PoE camera deployments.
Branch Office Infrastructure — Reliable enterprise-grade switch with advanced routing and security features.
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