HPE Aruba JL557A 2930F Ethernet Switch 48port

The HPE Aruba JL557A is a Layer 3 access switch engineered for enterprise edge, branch office, and SMB environments creating mobile-first digital workplaces. It is designed to resolve network congestion and simplify connectivity for a high density of users and IoT devices. This model provides 48 ports of Gigabit Ethernet with PoE+ and a robust 740W power budget, delivering both data and power to devices like wireless access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones over a single cable. This switch is built around a powerful Aruba ProVision ASIC that delivers low latency and high performance. Key technologies include Virtual Switching Framework (VSF), which allows you to stack up to eight switches and manage them as a single logical entity, simplifying network design and management. With support for static, RIP, and Access OSPF routing, it provides Layer 3 capabilities without the complexity and cost of additional software licensing, ensuring efficient traffic management across different VLANs and subnets. Ideal for deployment at the access layer of a campus network, the JL557A fits into a standard 19-inch rack with a 1U form factor. Management is highly flexible, offering a full command-line interface (CLI), a web-based GUI, and seamless integration with cloud-based Aruba Central for Zero Touch Provisioning. It also works with Aruba AirWave for on-premises network management and Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager for advanced security policy enforcement, providing a unified solution for both wired and wireless networks.

• 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ Ethernet ports
• 4x 1G SFP ports for high-speed fiber uplinks
• 740W available PoE+ power for connected devices
• Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) for 8-switch stacking
• Layer 3 routing with static, RIP, and Access OSPF