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JL356A, Aruba 2540 Switch, 24xGE PoE+ / 4xSFP+ / Rack-mount

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    JL356A, Aruba 2540 Switch, 24xGE PoE+ / 4xSFP+ / Rack-mount

    JL356A, Aruba 2540 Switch, 24xGE PoE+ / 4xSFP+ / Rack-mount

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    JL356A is officially EOL. Service support ends on 2026-11-01.
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    Aruba JL356A Overview

    JL356A is the Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch. This Layer 2 switch series provides reliable, secure, and simple Ethernet access for enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, and branch office networks.

    Quick Spec

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    Table 1 shows the quick spec.

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    JL356A

    Ports

    24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE- TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3at PoE+); Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only 4 SFP+ 1/10GbE ports; PHY-less

    Additional ports and slots

    1 dual-personality (RJ-45 or USB micro-B) serial console port

    Memory and processor

    Dual Core ARM Coretex A9 @ 1016 MHz, 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM

    Packet buffer size: 12.38 MB

    4.5 MB Ingress/7.785 MB Egress, 4 GB eMMC

    Dimensions

    (H) 4.39 cm x (W) 44.42 cm x (D) 30.42 cm (1.73” x 17.42” x 11.98”) (1U height)

    Throughput

    up to 95.2 Mpps

    Switching capacity

    128 Gbps

    Product Details

    Figure 2 shows the front panel of JL356A.

    JL356A
    Designed for the digital workplace, the Aruba 2540 Switch Series is optimized for mobile users. With advanced security and network management tools, this Layer 2 access switch is easy to deploy and manage.

    This dependable, entry-level Layer 2 access switch delivers power across all access ports for wireless access points, security cameras, and other IoT devices.

    Layer 2 Ethernet switches

    Enhanced access security, ACLs, traffic prioritization, sFlow, and IPv6 host support.

    Power over Ethernet

    Up to 370W of PoE to support access points, IP phones, and IoT.

    Cloud-based management

    Aruba Central delivers full-service AI insights, and security and unified infrastructure management for campus, branch, remote, and data center networks, all from a single pane of glass. It’s network configuration and operations made simple.

    High-speed uplinks

    Get rid of traffic bottlenecks with built-in 1/10GbE SFP uplinks.

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    JL356A

    JL354A

    Ports

    24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE- TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3at PoE+); Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only 4 SFP+ 1/10GbE ports; PHY-less

    24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T); Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 4 SFP+ 1/10GbE ports; PHY-less

    Additional ports and slots

    1 dual-personality (RJ-45 or USB micro-B) serial console port

    1 dual-personality (RJ-45 or USB micro-B) serial console port

    Memory and processor

    Dual Core ARM Coretex A9 @ 1016 MHz, 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM

    Packet buffer size: 12.38 MB

    4.5 MB Ingress/7.785 MB Egress, 4 GB eMMC

    Dual Core ARM Coretex A9 @ 1016 MHz, 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM

    Packet buffer size: 12.38 MB

    4.5 MB Ingress/7.785 MB Egress, 4 GB eMMC

    Dimensions

    (H) 4.39 cm x (W) 44.42 cm x (D) 30.42 cm (1.73” x 17.42” x 11.98”) (1U height)

    (H) 4.39 cm x (W) 44.42 cm x (D) 20.02 cm (1.73” x 17.42” x 7.88”) (1U height)

    Throughput

    up to 95.2 Mpps

    up to 95.2 Mpps

    Switching capacity

    128 Gbps

    128 Gbps

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    Aruba JL356A Specification

    JL356A Specifications
    I/O ports and slots

    • 24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T); Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 4 SFP+ 1/10GbE ports; PHY-less
    Memory and processor Dual Core ARM® Coretex A9 @ 1016 MHz, 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM; Packet buffer size: 12.38 MB 4.5 MB Ingress/7.875 MB Egress, 4 GB eMMC
    Throughput up to 95.2 Mpps
    1,000 MB Latency <3.8 µs (64-byte packets)
    10 Gbps Latency <1.6 µs (64-byte packets)
    Switching capacity 128 Gbps
    Routing table size 2,000 entries (IPv4), 1,000 entries (IPv6
    MAC address table size 16,384 entries
    Dimensions 17.42(w) x 11.98(d) x 1.73(h) in. (44.25 x 30.42 x 4.39 cm) (1U height)
    Weight 8.6 lb (3.9 kg)
    Frequency
    50/60 Hz
    Maximum heat dissipation 100 BTU/hr (105.5 kJ/hr)
    Voltage 100–127/200–240 VAC, rated
    Current 0.6/0.4 A
    Maximum power rating 29.3 W
    Operating temperature 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C); up to 5,000 Feet,-0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) up to 10,000 Feet
    Operating relative humidity 15% to 95% @ 104°F (40°C), noncondensing

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    How does the Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch compare with similar products?

    The Aruba 2540 provides a comparable feature set to other switches in its class but often at a more competitive price point, with strong management capabilities.

    What are common troubleshooting steps for the Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch?

    Common steps include power cycling the switch, checking cabling and connections, and updating firmware. Refer to the troubleshooting guide in the manual for more details.

    What are the product categories for the Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch?

    The JL356A falls under Default Category/Switches/Aruba Switches/Aruba Switches/Aruba 2540 Series Switches and Default Category/Switches/Access Switches/Aruba 2540 Switches.

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