What is the PoE capability and power budget of the HPE Aruba JL429A?

The JL429A provides 48x 802.3at PoE+ ports with a 1050W internal power supply, expandable to 1440W using a second PSU. This supports high-power devices like Wi-Fi 6 APs (up to 30W/port) and IP cameras, ideal for access layer deployments requiring dense PoE without external injectors.

What performance metrics define the JL429A switching capacity?

It offers 320 Gbps routing/switching capacity, 338 Gbps fabric bandwidth, and 190.5 Mpps forwarding rate for 64-byte packets. Latency measures 2.8 µs at 1GbE, 1.8 µs at 10GbE, ensuring non-blocking wire-speed operation across all ports in stacked configurations.

Does the JL429A support Layer 3 routing protocols?

Yes, it supports OSPF, RIP, BGP, VRRP, OSPFv2/v3, static IPv4/IPv6 routing, RIPng, MLD, and BFD. With 10K IPv4 and 5K IPv6 route entries, it enables efficient inter-VLAN routing and redundancy for enterprise access-to-distribution transitions.

What uplink options are available on the JL429A?

Includes 1 expansion slot with pre-installed JL083A module providing 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports, plus 1 stacking module slot. Supports shared 40GbE/4x10GbE breakout for flexible high-speed uplinks to core switches.

Is the JL429A suitable for stacked deployments?

Yes, stackable up to 10 units with dedicated stacking modules, providing virtual chassis-like management. Maintains 320 Gbps per unit capacity in stack, with unified control plane for simplified operations in campus/branch networks.

What management and security features does it offer?

Features SNMPv1-3, RMON 1-9, SSHv2, RADIUS/TACACS+, 802.1X, ACLs, sFlow v5, and OpenFlow. CLI/web interface plus LLDP/UDLD ensure secure, comprehensive monitoring and policy enforcement in enterprise environments.

JL429A - HPE Aruba 3810M 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 1050W Switch

Name: JL429A - HPE Aruba 3810M 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 1050W Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL429A
Price: 2108 USD
Availability: InStock

JL429A - HPE Aruba 3810M 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 1050W Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba JL429A, part of the 3810M Switch Series, is a high-performance Layer 3 managed stackable switch designed for enterprise, SMB, and branch office environments requiring resilient networking. It features 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports supporting up to 1050W PoE budget with internal hot-plug power supply, expandable to 1440W. Integrated JL083A module provides 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed aggregation. With 320 Gbps switching capacity, 338 Gbps fabric bandwidth, and 190.5 Mpps forwarding rate, it handles demanding traffic with latency as low as 2.8 µs at 1GbE. Supports advanced routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, VRRP, static IPv4/IPv6, and IPv6-ready with 10K IPv4/5K IPv6 routes. Security features encompass RADIUS, TACACS+, SSHv2, ACLs, and 802.1X. Management via SNMP, RMON, CLI, and sFlow ensures comprehensive monitoring. Ideal for access layer deployments powering VoIP, Wi-Fi APs, and IP cameras while enabling scalable stacking and OpenFlow programmability.

320 Gbps switching capacity with 338 Gbps fabric bandwidth.
190.5 Mpps throughput at 64-byte packets for wire-speed performance.
48x Gigabit PoE+ ports deliver up to 1050W power budget.
Low latency of 2.8 µs at 1GbE and 1.8 µs at 10GbE.
64K MAC address table supports large-scale networks.
Layer 3 routing with OSPF, BGP, VRRP, and IPv6 support.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL429A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	Aruba 3810M 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 1050W
Standards	IEEE 802.3ab/at/ad, 802.1x/s/p/ab, RFC 467 compliant
PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3at PoE+
Product Line	Aruba 3810M Switch Series
Product Type	Layer 3 Managed Stackable PoE Switch

Network & Communication

IPv4 Routes
Throughput	190.5 Mpps (64-byte)

Compatible systems

Fully compatible within Aruba 3810M ecosystem; supports standard SFP+ transceivers and redundant PSUs for high availability.

HPE Aruba 3810M Series
Model: All JL4xx models
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Current
Native stacking compatibility

Best for

Enterprise Access Layer
Powers high-density PoE devices like Wi-Fi APs and IP cameras with 48x Gigabit PoE+ ports and 1050W budget.
Branch Office Networking
Provides resilient L3 routing and stacking for distributed sites with low-latency 320 Gbps throughput.
Campus LAN Aggregation
Supports 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks for spine connectivity in SMB/campus environments.
VoIP and Unified Comms
Delivers QoS, VLANs, and PoE+ for voice/video endpoints with sub-3µs latency.
Data Center Edge
Enables OpenFlow and advanced L3 features for programmable edge switching.
Wi-Fi 6 Deployments
High PoE budget sustains multiple high-power APs per switch in dense wireless setups.

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Power Supply	Internal hot-plug, 1+1 redundant
PoE Power Budget	1050W (1440W max w/ dual PSU)

Weight	13.62 lbs
Dimensions	17.4 x 17 x 1.7 in
Enclosure Type	Rack-mountable 1U

Ports	48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ RJ45
Uplink Ports	4 x 10G SFP+ (via JL083A module)
Expansion Slots	1x module (JL083A installed), 1x stacking
Management Ports	1x RJ45 console, 1x OOBM

HPE Aruba 3810M 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 1050W Switch

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