What PoE capabilities does the HPE JL818-61001 provide?

Features 20x IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE ports (30W each) and 4x IEEE 802.3bt Class 6 PoE ports (60W each), delivering up to 360W total PoE budget below 50°C ambient with JL820A PSU. Supports powering demanding Wi-Fi 6 APs and PTZ cameras while maintaining full Layer 3 performance.

What is the switching capacity of this Aruba CX 4100i switch?

Provides up to 480 Gbps switching capacity with wire-speed non-blocking forwarding across all 24x 1GbE ports and 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks. Enables low-latency east-west traffic in access-aggregation topologies without bottlenecks.

Is the JL818-61001 suitable for industrial environments?

Yes, IP30-rated with operating temperature -40°C to +70°C, immunity to EN 61000-4-3 radiated (10V/m UTP), EFT/burst (4kV STP), and shock resistance (30G operational). DIN rail compatible models available in series for extreme conditions.

What uplink options are available on this switch?

Includes 4x multi-rate 100M/1G/10G SFP+ ports supporting SFP, SFP+ and SFP56 transceivers for flexible fiber/copper uplinks to 10G aggregation switches or direct spine connectivity.

Does it require software licensing for full functionality?

No licensing required. Ships with full Layer 3 features including IPv6 routing, ACLs, QoS, and AOS-CX management platform for simplified operations and future-proofing.

What form factors and mounting options are supported?

1U rack-mountable with passive cooling for the 24-port model. Series includes fanless DIN rail mount 12-port variant (JL821A) for space-constrained industrial cabinets.

JL818-61001 - HPE JL818A Switch

Name: JL818-61001 - HPE JL818A Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL818-61001
Price: 11352 USD
Availability: InStock

JL818-61001 - HPE JL818A Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 4100i JL818A (SKU JL818-61001) is a rugged Layer 3 managed switch designed for enterprise access layer deployments requiring reliable high-density PoE connectivity. Featuring 20 ports of IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE (30W/port) and 4 ports of IEEE 802.3bt Class 6 PoE (60W/port), it supports up to 360W PoE budget with internal power supply, enabling powering of Wi-Fi 6/6E APs, IP cameras, and IoT devices. Four 100/1G/10G SFP+ uplink ports provide flexible high-speed connectivity to aggregation layer or spine switches. Built for industrial environments with IP30 rating, passive cooling in rack model, and wide temperature operation from -40°C to +70°C. Offers enhanced security, IPv6 support, traffic prioritization, and no software licensing requirements, simplifying ownership while delivering wire-speed performance up to 480 Gbps switching capacity. Ideal for campus wiring closets, retail edge, and factory floor networks.

24x 1GbE ports with full PoE Class4/6 support.
4x 100/1G/10G SFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks.
Up to 360W PoE budget at 50°C ambient operation.
IP30-rated for -40°C to +70°C industrial environments.
Layer 3 managed switching with no software licensing.
Rack-mountable 1U form factor with passive cooling.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL818-61001
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	JL818A
Subtype	Gigabit Ethernet
Management	Managed (ArubaOS-CX)
Device Type	Switch - 24 ports - L3 - Managed
PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3at/bt (Class4/6)
Product Line	CX 4100i Switch Series
Product Type	Layer 3 Managed Switch
Layer Support	Layer 2/3

Compatible systems

Optimized for Aruba CX ecosystem with broad transceiver and PSU compatibility. Industrial surge protection recommended.

HPE Aruba CX Series
Model: CX 4100i
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Current
Native integration within Aruba CX portfolio.

Best for

Campus Wiring Closet
Powers Wi-Fi 6 APs and access points with mixed 30W/60W PoE in university or office environments.
Industrial Edge
IP30-rated operation from -40°C to 70°C supports factory automation and harsh manufacturing floors.
Retail Networks
High PoE budget for POS systems, cameras, and digital signage in store edge deployments.
IoT Gateways
Connects sensors and devices with flexible 1GbE PoE ports and 10G uplinks to core networks.
Enterprise Branch
Rack-mountable L3 switching with SFP+ uplinks for secure branch office connectivity.
Data Center ToR
10G SFP+ uplinks enable high-speed aggregation in small-scale server access layers.

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Switching Capacity	480 Gbps

Power Supply	Internal fixed
PoE Power Budget	360W @ <50°C (JL820A PSU)

IP Rating	IP30
Form Factor	1U Rack-mountable

Cooling	Passive (fanless)
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +70°C

Interface/Ports

Ports	20x 10/100/1000Base-T PoE Class4 + 4x 10/100/1000Base-T PoE Class6 + 4x SFP+
Interfaces	20x 1000Base-T RJ-45 PoE Cl4, 4x 1000Base-T RJ-45 PoE Cl6, 4x SFP+
Uplink Ports	4x 100/1G/10G SFP+

HPE JL818A Switch

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