What port configuration does the HPE JL323A provide?

JL323A features 36 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ RJ-45 ports, 8x HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit PoE+ ports (1/2.5/5/10Gbps IEEE 802.3bz), 4x dual-personality 1GBase-T/SFP combo ports, plus 1-slot modular expansion for 40GbE QSFP+ or 4x10G SFP+ uplinks. All ports support Auto-MDIX.

What is the PoE capability and power budget?

Provides up to 1440W PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) across 44 PoE ports with dual modular PSUs. Smart Rate ports deliver 60W per port; standard ports up to 30W. Supports PoE prioritization and perpetual PoE for continuous device power during failover.

Does it support stacking and what is the capacity?

Yes, modular stacking up to 10 switches with 40Gbps stack bandwidth per unit. Uses JL325A stacking module. Provides single IP management, hitless failover, simplified topology for campus access deployments.

What management and SDN features are included?

Aruba ProVision ASIC enables SDN programmability with OpenFlow support. Managed via CLI, web GUI, SNMP, Aruba Central cloud, AirWave, ClearPass. Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for rapid remote deployment without IT staff.

What Layer 3 routing protocols are supported?

Static routing, RIP, Access OSPF, PIM Sparse Mode, VRRP, IPv6 routing. No software licensing required. Delivers wire-speed L3 forwarding with robust QoS for voice/video prioritization in enterprise networks.

What are the key performance specifications?

Dual-core ARM Cortex A9 at 1016MHz, 1GB DDR3 SDRAM, 4GB eMMC, 12.38MB packet buffer (4.5MB ingress/7.875MB egress). Store-and-forward architecture ensures low-latency non-blocking switching across all ports.

JL323A - HPE 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1-Slot Switch Switch

Name: JL323A - HPE 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1-Slot Switch Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL323A
Price: 760 USD
Availability: InStock

JL323A - HPE 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1-Slot Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking JL323A (2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1-Slot Switch) is a high-performance Layer 3 stackable switch designed for enterprise campus access networks. It features 36 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports delivering up to 1440W power budget, plus 8 HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit PoE+ ports supporting 1G/2.5G/5G/10Gbps speeds per IEEE 802.3bz for Wi-Fi 6 APs and high-bandwidth devices. Four Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports and a modular 1-slot expansion for 40GbE QSFP+ or 4x10G SFP+ uplinks enable flexible high-speed connectivity. Stack up to 10 units for simplified management and scalability. Powered by dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor at 1016MHz, 1GB DDR3 RAM, 12.38MB packet buffer, it supports static/RIP/Access OSPF routing, robust QoS, IPv6, PIM, VRRP without licensing. Aruba ProVision ASIC ensures low-latency store-and-forward switching with SDN programmability. Manage via CLI, web GUI, Aruba Central cloud, ClearPass Policy Manager, AirWave. Dual modular PSUs, field-replaceable, with OOBM port. Ideal for digital workplaces optimizing mobile users with integrated wired/wireless infrastructure.

8x HPE Smart Rate PoE+ ports support 1G/2.5G/5G/10Gbps speeds.
1440W PoE+ budget powers 36x 10/100/1000 ports simultaneously.
Modular 40GbE QSFP+ uplink slot with stacking up to 10 switches.
Layer 3 routing with RIP, Access OSPF, PIM, VRRP, IPv6 support.
Dual-core ARM 1016MHz CPU, 1GB RAM, 12.38MB packet buffer.
Aruba Central cloud management with Zero Touch Provisioning.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL323A
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1-Slot Switch
Memory	1GB DDR3 SDRAM; 4GB eMMC; 12.38MB packet buffer
Routing	Static, RIP, Access OSPF, PIM, VRRP, IPv6
Stacking	Up to 10 units @ 40Gbps via JL325A module
Processor	Dual-core ARM Cortex A9 @ 1016 MHz
Management	CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Aruba Central, AirWave, ZTP
Product Line	Aruba 2930M
Product Type	Layer 3 Stackable Ethernet Switch

Compatible systems

Native compatibility within Aruba 2930M ecosystem; supports standard HPE Aruba optics and modules.

HPE Aruba 2930M Series
Model: All JL3xxA models
Form factor: 1U Rackmount
Generation: Current
Stackable with JL325A module

Best for

Campus Access
Layer 3 access switching for enterprise buildings with PoE+ powering APs, cameras, VoIP phones.
Wi-Fi 6 Deployments
8x HPE Smart Rate ports support multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 6/6E access points up to 10Gbps per port.
Edge Aggregation
40GbE modular uplinks aggregate traffic to core with stacking for simplified spine management.
Digital Workplace
Integrated wired/wireless with Aruba Central cloud management for remote office zero-touch setup.
High-Density PoE
1440W PoE+ budget powers 36 ports simultaneously for IoT, lighting, surveillance devices.
SDN-Ready Networks
ProVision ASIC supports SDN apps, OpenFlow for programmable future-proof enterprise fabrics.

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PoE Budget	1440W with dual PSUs
Power Supply	Dual modular hot-swap, 50/60Hz

Ports	36x 10/100/1000 PoE+; 8x Smart Rate PoE+ (1/2.5/5/10G); 4x 1G SFP
Uplink Slots	1x modular (40GbE QSFP+ / 4x10G SFP+ / 4x Smart Rate)
Console Ports	Micro USB, RJ-45 serial, OOBM

HPE 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1-Slot Switch Switch

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