HPE Aruba 2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Managed Layer 2 Switch - 48x Gigabit PoE+ Ports, 4x 10G SFP+ Uplinks, 370W PoE Budget, Rack/Desktop/Wall Mountable

The HPE Aruba 2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL357A) is a managed Layer 2 switch designed for enterprise edge deployments. It provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and 4 SFP+ uplink ports (1/10 GbE), delivering high-performance connectivity with a PoE budget of 370W to power devices such as IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points. This switch supports advanced features like QoS, ACLs, VLANs, and link aggregation, ensuring reliable and secure network operations. Its compact 1U form factor allows flexible mounting options including rack, desktop, or wall installation.

Advantages

High-density Gigabit PoE+ with 370W budget for powering multiple devices. Four 10G SFP+ uplinks provide high-speed connectivity to the core network. Layer 2 management with robust security and traffic prioritization. Energy-efficient design with IEEE 802.3az Green Ethernet. Versatile mounting options for various deployment scenarios.

Suitable for

• Enterprise access layer networks requiring PoE+ for endpoints
• Small to medium business networks needing managed switching
• Edge deployments in offices, schools, and retail environments
• Networks requiring high-bandwidth uplinks and VLAN segmentation

Key specifications

• 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ ports (RJ-45)
• 4 x 1/10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports
• PoE+ budget: 370W
• Switching capacity: 104 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 77.3 Mpps
• MAC address table: 16000 entries
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9220 bytes
• VLAN support: up to 256 VLANs
• Mounting: Rack-mountable, Desktop, Wall-mountable (1U)
• Internal power supply, AC 100-240V

Recommendations

This switch is ideal for organizations looking to deploy a reliable, managed PoE+ solution with high-density Gigabit ports and 10G uplinks. Its advanced security and QoS features ensure optimal performance for voice, video, and data traffic.