Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba JL356A Switch

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba JL356A Switch is a 24-port, Layer 2 managed Ethernet switch in the Aruba 2540 Series with 24 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports and 4 × SFP+ uplinks (1/10 GbE). It provides up to 370 W PoE budget to power devices such as wireless access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones, making it well suited for enterprise campus networks, branch offices, and edge deployments that require reliable switching and centralized management. With 128 Gbps switching capacity and up to 95.2 Mpps, it supports medium-density deployments while maintaining stable performance. The JL356A is equipped with a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM to handle QoS, security, and management tasks. Management options include Aruba Central, AirWave, CLI, and Web GUI, facilitating centralized oversight. Security features encompass ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+, and VLAN support to enforce access control and segmentation. Mounting options cover rack, wall, or desktop installations to fit various spaces and infrastructure layouts.