What is the switching capacity and forwarding performance of the HPE JL824A#ABA?

The HPE FlexNetwork 5140 JL824A#ABA offers 176 Gbps routing/switching capacity and 131 Mpps throughput with 10 Gbps latency under 3 µs. This non-blocking architecture supports wire-speed Gigabit forwarding across all 48 PoE+ ports plus 4x 10GbE uplinks, ideal for high-bandwidth campus access with low-latency requirements.

Does the JL824A#ABA support PoE+ and what is the power budget?

Yes, it features 48x IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports with a 370W power budget. This enables powering demanding devices like Wi-Fi 6 APs, PTZ cameras, and VoIP phones without external injectors, simplifying deployments in enterprise access layers.

What management and stacking features does this switch provide?

HPE IRF stacking allows up to 10 units to operate as one logical device for simplified topology, redundancy, and management. Embedded Smart Management Center provides no-cost web-based tools; supports SNMP, CLI, and sFlow for monitoring enterprise networks.

What Layer 3 routing capabilities are available on the JL824A#ABA?

Supports static routing, RIP, OSPF with 1024 IPv4 routing table entries. IPv6 compliance includes dual-stack operation, stateless address autoconfiguration, and ACLs for secure L3 access in mixed environments.

Is the HPE 5140 EI Switch suitable for data center use?

Yes, as a top-of-rack or edge switch for small data centers, it connects server clusters via 48x 1GbE ports and 4x 10GbE uplinks with 176 Gbps capacity. IRF enhances resiliency for east-west traffic in virtualized infrastructures.

What security features protect the JL824A#ABA network?

Includes 802.1X/MAC authentication, per-user ACLs, policy-driven access control, DHCP snooping, and dynamic ARP inspection. Comprehensive QoS with 8 queues per port prioritizes traffic for secure, reliable enterprise operations.

JL824A#ABA - HPE JL824A#ABA 48G PoE+ 4x10GbE 176Gbps L3 Switch

Name: HPE JL824A#ABA 48G PoE+ 4x10GbE 176Gbps L3 Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL824A#ABA
Price: 2660 USD
Availability: InStock

JL824A#ABA - HPE JL824A#ABA 48G PoE+ 4x10GbE 176Gbps L3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE FlexNetwork 5140 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ EI Switch (JL824A#ABA) provides enterprise-class Gigabit Ethernet access for medium to large campus networks. Featuring 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports with 370W power budget and 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks, it supports 176 Gbps switching capacity and 131 Mpps forwarding performance with latency under 3 µs. HPE Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) enables stacking multiple units as a single logical device for simplified management, enhanced redundancy, and operational efficiency. Static Layer 3 routing, RIP, OSPF, comprehensive QoS, ACLs, and IPv6 ensure secure, policy-driven traffic handling. Energy Efficient Ethernet reduces power on idle ports, lowering TCO. Ideal for powering VoIP phones, wireless APs, and video endpoints at network edge while aggregating to 10GbE core. Embedded Smart Management Center offers no-cost management tools.

176 Gbps switching capacity with full-duplex operation.
131 Mpps throughput and <3 µs low latency performance.
48x Gigabit PoE+ ports with 370W power budget total.
4x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed core connectivity.
IRF stacking simplifies management across multiple units.
Static L3 routing, RIP, OSPF with IPv6 support enabled.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL824A#ABA
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
QoS	8 queues/port, scheduling
Stacking	HPE IRF (up to 10 units)
Standards	IEEE 802.3ab/at/af/az/x/ad/1Q/1X/1D/1S/1W
Management	SmartMC, SNMP, CLI, Web
PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3at/af PoE+
Product Type	Layer 3 Switch
Routing Table	1024 IPv4 entries
Layer 3 Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, IPv6

Compatible systems

Native compatibility with HPE FlexNetwork ecosystem, SFP+/DAC accessories, and Comware OS. IRF stacks with 5140 series for scalable fabrics.

HPE FlexNetwork
Model: 5140 Series
Form factor: 1U Rackmount
Generation: EI
IRF stacking with other 5140 models

Best for

Campus Access Layer
Deploys at enterprise building edges to connect users, devices with PoE+ powering APs and IP phones while uplinking to core via 10GbE.
Data Center Top-of-Rack
Aggregates server clusters in small data centers with high-density Gigabit access and non-blocking 10GbE uplinks for low-latency traffic.
Enterprise Branch LAN
Provides scalable L3 routing, security, and IRF stacking for resilient branch connectivity supporting voice, video, and data services.
Wireless Infrastructure
Powers high-density Wi-Fi deployments with 370W PoE+ budget across 48 ports, enabling 802.11ac/ax access points without injectors.
Unified Communications
Supports VoIP phones and video endpoints with QoS prioritization and per-user ACLs for secure, reliable multimedia traffic handling.

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Latency	<3 µs at 10 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	131 Mpps
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps full duplex

Power Supply	Internal fixed, 100-240 VAC
PoE Power Budget	370 Watts
Energy Efficiency	EEE, idle port power down

Weight	10.36 lbs
Dimensions	17.32 x 16.93 x 1.73 in
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable

USB Port	1x USB 2.0
Total Ports	52 ports (48x 1GbE + 4x 10GbE)
Console Port	RJ-45 + Mini USB
Uplink Ports	4x 10G SFP+
Downlink Ports	48x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+

HPE JL824A#ABA 48G PoE+ 4x10GbE 176Gbps L3 Switch

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