JL256A HPE Aruba 2930F 48G PoE 4SFP Switch 48 PoE ports

The JL256A features 48 autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, all equipped with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ capabilities. With a significant total PoE power budget of 370 Watts, this switch allows for the simultaneous deployment of dozens of high-power devices, such as Class 4 PoE peripherals, multi-radio Wi-Fi 6 access points, and advanced IP surveillance systems. By delivering up to 30W per port over standard Category 5e/6 cabling, the JL256A significantly reduces the need for localized electrical infrastructure, simplifying cable management and lowering overall installation costs.

To eliminate potential data bottlenecks from the 48-port fabric, the JL256A includes four integrated 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports. These built-in high-speed interfaces provide a cost-effective path to 10-Gigabit connectivity to the core or distribution layer without requiring additional modules. Beyond standard switching, the unit supports advanced Layer 3 routing features, including OSPF, RIP, and static routing, as well as robust IPv6 support. This enables localized traffic routing and segmentation, which enhances network efficiency and reduces the latency of cross-subnet data transfers.

The JL256A is designed with a "security-first" approach, integrating seamlessly with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager for unified wired and wireless policy enforcement. It supports advanced features like 802.1X authentication, MAC-based security, and automated device profiling. For organizations requiring scalability, the switch supports Virtual Switching Framework (VSF), allowing up to eight 2930F switches to be stacked and managed as a single logical device using the standard SFP+ ports. Furthermore, the JL256A is fully cloud-manageable via Aruba Central, offering IT teams a unified dashboard for global network monitoring and configuration.