What is the switching performance of HPE JL355A#ABA?

The Aruba 2540 JL355A#ABA offers 176 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 112 Mpps throughput. This non-blocking architecture supports simultaneous wire-speed performance across all 48 Gigabit ports and 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks, ideal for bandwidth-intensive access layer deployments.

What port configuration does the JL355A provide?

It includes 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 autosensing ports and 4x dual-rate 1/10GbE SFP+ ports, plus console and USB management interfaces. This mix supports dense endpoint connectivity with high-speed uplinks to aggregation switches.

What security features are available?

Supports SSL encryption, RADIUS, TACACS+, and SSHv2 authentication methods. These enable secure remote management and access control, protecting against unauthorized entry in enterprise networks.

What form factors are supported?

1U enclosure is rack-mountable, desktop, or wall-mountable. Operational power draw is 46.6W from internal AC 120/230V supply, suitable for space-constrained SMB or branch installations.

What processor and memory specs does it have?

Equipped with 1016 MHz ARM processor, 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM, and 4 GB flash memory. This hardware supports advanced L2 features like VLANs, QoS, and 16384 MAC address table for scalable operations.

JL355A#ABA - HPE Aruba 2540 48G 4SFP+ Switch

Name: JL355A#ABA - HPE Aruba 2540 48G 4SFP+ Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL355A#ABA
Price: 1852 USD
Availability: InStock

JL355A#ABA - HPE Aruba 2540 48G 4SFP+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE JL355A#ABA is an Aruba 2540 series managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise campus and SMB networks. It features 48 autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports for high-density access connectivity and 4 dual-personality 1GbE/10GbE SFP+ ports for flexible uplinks to aggregation or core layers. With 176 Gbps switching capacity and 112 Mpps forwarding rate, it handles demanding traffic loads without bottlenecks. The switch supports advanced Layer 2 features including VLANs, QoS, spanning tree, and link aggregation. Security is enhanced via SSL encryption, RADIUS, TACACS+, and SSHv2 authentication. Powered by a 1016 MHz ARM processor with 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM and 4 GB flash, it ensures reliable performance. Form factor supports 1U rack-mounting, desktop, or wall-mount installations. Ideal for access layer deployments in offices, branch locations, and edge environments requiring scalable, secure Gigabit connectivity with 10G uplinks.

176 Gbps switching capacity supports high traffic loads.
112 Mpps throughput enables wire-speed forwarding.
48x Gigabit RJ-45 + 4x 10G SFP+ ports for uplinks.
1 GB DDR3 RAM and 4 GB flash for robust operation.
SSL, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSHv2 for enterprise security.
Rack-mountable 1U design fits diverse installations.

Expedited and overnight shipping options are available at checkout, priced by destination and service.
Purchase orders accepted from qualified institutions.
Refunds within 14 days and replacements within 30 days of delivery with an RMA (25% restocking fee on customer-initiated returns), and every part carries our Standard 30-Day Warranty - see our return policy or contact US IT Hardware.

Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL355A#ABA
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	Aruba 2540 48G 4SFP+
Product Line	Aruba 2540
Product Type	Managed Ethernet Switch
MAC Address Table	16384 entries

Storage

RAM	1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Flash	4 GB

Compatible systems

Designed for Aruba ecosystem; compatible with standard Ethernet transceivers and management tools.

HPE Aruba 2540 Series
Model: JL355A
Form factor: 1U Rack/Desktop
Generation: Current
Native compatibility within Aruba stack

Best for

Campus Access
Provides high-density Gigabit connectivity for user endpoints in university or corporate campus environments.
SMB Networking
Scalable L2 switching for small/medium businesses needing managed Gigabit ports with 10G uplinks.
Branch Office
Secure access layer switch for remote offices with RADIUS/SSH authentication and flexible mounting.
Edge Aggregation
Aggregates traffic from access switches via 10G SFP+ ports to core infrastructure.
Data Center ToR
Entry-level rack-mount switch for top-of-rack in small-scale server farms.

Power Supply	Internal; AC 120/230V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	46.6W operational

Ports	48 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 + 4 x 1/10G SFP+
Management	Console RJ-45, USB Type B

HPE Aruba 2540 48G 4SFP+ Switch

Product overview

Featuring

Storage

Compatible systems

Best for

Frequently asked questions

Details

Shipping, warranty & returns

Customer reviews

Processor

Network & Communication

Security

Power Consumption

Physical Characteristics

Interface/Ports