Brand: HPE Aruba · SKU: JL357A · MPN: JL357A · Category: Networking
The HPE JL357A Aruba 2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch is a high density 52-port lite Layer 3 PoE+ fully managed switch with cloud-capable Gigabit access. This model has 48x 10/100/1000 Gigabit PoE+ ports and four 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports for high speed connectivity. Additionally, this switch can power PoE devices with a power budget of 370 Watts. It is designed for the digital workplace, optimized for mobile users, and is easy to deploy and manage with advanced security and network management tools like Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, Aruba AirWave, and cloud-based Aruba Central support. Key features include built-in 10GbE uplinks, robust QoS, static and RIP routing, IPv6, and no software licensing required.
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM |
|---|---|
| Layer | Layer 2 access switch with static and RIP routing (Lite Layer 3) |
| Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit PoE+ RJ-45; 4 x 1/10GbE SFP+ Uplink |
| Processor | Dual Core ARM Coretex A9 @ 1016 MHz |
| Management | Aruba AirWave, Aruba Central, CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Telnet, RMON1, FTP |
| PoE Budget | 370 W PoE+ |
| Flash Memory | 4 GB eMMC |
| Forwarding Rate | 112.0 Mpps (or 130.9 Mpps depending on source) |
| Latency (1000Mb) | < 3.8 µs (64-byte packets) |
| Latency (10Gbps) | < 1.6 µs (64-byte packets) |
| Packet Buffer Size | 12.38 MB (4.5MB Ingress/7.875MB Egress) |
| Routing Table Size | 2,000 entries (IPv4), 1,000 entries (IPv6) |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 16,384 entries |
| Warranty | 90 Days Warranty (for 'New Bulk Pack' condition mentioned in some sources); Limited Lifetime Warranty (for new units, general series warranty) |
| Weight | 9.83 lbs (4.46 kg) |
| Dimensions | 17.40 inch Width x 12.00 inch Depth x 1.70 inch Height (44.25 x 30.42 x 4.39 cm) |
The HPE Aruba JL357A is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ switch from the Aruba 2540 Series, featuring four 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports. It is designed for high-performance, secure access layer connectivity in enterprise campus, SMB, and branch office environments. It supports advanced Layer 2 features plus static and RIP routing, robust QoS, and IPv6, all without requiring software licensing. Its 370W PoE+ budget allows it to power up to 48 connected devices simultaneously.
Yes, this HPE Aruba 2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 48-Ports Managed Switch (JL357A) (JL357A) is 100% genuine HPE Aruba hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HPE Aruba 2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 48-Ports Managed Switch (JL357A) includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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