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JL256A - HP Aruba 48-Port 48 x PoE+ 4 x SFP Network Switch
- 48 x 1GbE PoE+ ports
- 4 x 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports
- Layer 3 routing capabilities
- IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support
- Advanced security features
- Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic management
- Stacking support for scalability
- Ideal for enterprise campus and data center edge
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Key specifications
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- Layer 3 Switch
- Ports
- 48 x 1GbE PoE+, 4 x 10GbE SFP+
- PoE Standard
- IEEE 802.3at
- Switching Capacity
- 176 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate
- 131 Mpps
- Management
- CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
Product details
The HP JL256A is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 switch with PoE+ and 4 SFP+ uplink ports, part of the Aruba 2930F series. It offers robust performance, security, and management for enterprise networks.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Layer 3 Switch |
| Ports | 48 x 1GbE PoE+, 4 x 10GbE SFP+ |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3at |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
Additional Specifications
| Forwarding Rate | 131 Mpps |
| Management | CLI, Web GUI, SNMP |
| Layer | 3 |
Description
The HP JL256A is a high-performance Layer 3 switch from the Aruba 2930F series, engineered to provide advanced networking capabilities for enterprise environments. This model features 48 auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports, all equipped with PoE+ (802.3at) support, delivering up to 30W per port to power connected devices like IP phones, wireless access points, and cameras. This integrated power delivery simplifies deployment and reduces infrastructure costs. In addition to the 48 access ports, the switch includes four 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports, offering substantial bandwidth for connecting to the network core or other high-speed devices. The Layer 3 capabilities allow for advanced routing functions, enabling efficient traffic management and network segmentation, which is crucial for performance and security in complex networks. The switch supports static and dynamic routing protocols, enhancing its versatility. Security is a key focus, with features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), MACsec encryption, and robust authentication mechanisms. The JL256A also supports stacking, allowing multiple switches to be managed as a single logical device, which enhances scalability and simplifies network administration. Its comprehensive feature set makes it an ideal choice for the access layer in campus networks, branch offices, and data center aggregation.
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