Aruba JL261A 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP Switch

The Aruba JL261A is a reliable, high‑performance 24‑port Gigabit PoE+ access switch in the Aruba 2930F Series, designed for enterprise edge, SMB, and branch office networks. With 24× 10/100/1000BASE‑T PoE+ ports, 4× dedicated Gigabit SFP uplinks, and a 370W PoE+ budget, this switch delivers the power, security, and scalability needed for modern device‑dense environments.

Powered by the Aruba ProVision ASIC and running ArubaOS‑Switch, the JL261A supports robust Layer 2 switching, static routing, RIP/RIPng, and Access OSPF. It integrates seamlessly with Aruba Central, AirWave, and ClearPass, making it easy to deploy, manage, and secure at scale.

Key Features

• 24× 10/100/1000BASE‑T PoE+ ports (802.3at)
• 4× SFP Gigabit uplink ports
• 370W PoE+ budget
• Layer 2 switching + Layer 3 Lite routing
• Static routing
• RIP / RIPng
• Access OSPF
• Aruba ProVision ASIC for high performance
• Advanced security: ACLs, Dynamic ARP Protection, DHCP Snooping
• Robust QoS for voice, video, and real‑time traffic
• Zero‑touch deployment and automation‑ready
• Managed via Aruba Central, AirWave, Web GUI, or CLI
• Energy‑efficient, quiet operation

Technical Specifications

• Model: JL261A
• Series: Aruba 2930F
• Access Ports: 24× 10/100/1000BASE‑T PoE+
• Uplinks: 4× SFP (1GbE)
• PoE Budget: 370W
• Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
• Throughput: 41.7 Mpps
• Latency: < 3.8 μs (1GbE, 64‑byte packets)
• CPU: Dual‑core ARM Cortex @ 1016 MHz
• Memory: 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Packet Buffer: 12.38 MB
• Storage: 4 GB eMMC
• Form Factor: 1U rackmount
• Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, AirWave, Aruba Central

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise edge switching
• SMB and branch office deployments
• Wireless AP aggregation
• VoIP and surveillance networks
• IoT and device‑dense environments
• Environments requiring PoE+ and L3‑Lite routing

What’s Included

• Aruba JL261A 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP Switch
• Rackmount kit (brackets + screws)
• Power cord
• Console cable