Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet 1U Grey JL356A

The Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Managed Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch is designed for the modern digital workplace, tailored for mobile users. This switch series integrates advanced security and network management tools like the Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager and Aruba AirWave, making deployment and management straightforward. With the assistance of cloud-based Aruba Central, setting up remote branch sites becomes efficient and requires minimal IT support. The Aruba 2540 series is perfect for enterprise campuses, small to medium businesses, and branch offices, offering built-in 10GbE uplinks, robust Quality of Service (QoS), static and RIP routing, IPv6, and PoE+ models without the need for software licenses.

The Aruba 2540 Switch Series offers entry-level features that simplify deployment and management across enterprise campuses, SMBs, and branch offices. It integrates effortlessly with Aruba AirWave, Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, and Aruba Central, ensuring optimal configuration when connected to Aruba access points for PoE prioritization, VLAN configuration, and rogue AP containment. The Zero Touch Provisioning feature enables easy deployment at locations with few technical resources, making it quick and efficient to set up. Built-in wire-speed 10GbE uplinks and PoE+ models ensure high-performance network access. Layer 2 features include static and RIP routing, ACLs, sFlow, and IPv6 support, all without requiring software licensing.

In terms of performance and power at the network edge, the Aruba 2540 is equipped with a powerful Aruba ProVision ASIC, offering low latency, increased packet buffering, and adaptive power consumption. It supports up to 370 watts of internal PoE+ power across all access ports, suitable for powering wireless access points, cameras, and IoT devices. The built-in 10GbE uplinks effectively reduce congestion to aggregation and core switches.

Security and Quality of Service (QoS) are key strengths of the Aruba 2540 Switch Series. It includes comprehensive security and QoS features designed to adhere to corporate policies and compliance requirements while safeguarding data against internal and external threats. Flexible authentication options incorporate standards-based protocols such as 802.1X, MAC, and Web Authentication, enhancing security and enabling policy-driven application authentication. It also provides powerful multilevel-access security controls, including source-port filtering, RADIUS/TACACS+, SSL, port security, and MAC address lockout.

The Aruba 2540 Switch Series supports integrated wired and wireless management using Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, facilitating consistent policy management between wired and wireless users. This simplifies implementing and managing guest login, user onboarding, network access, security, QoS, and other network policies. Additionally, the series supports Aruba AirWave and Aruba Central, offering a unified platform for Zero Touch Provisioning management and monitoring across wired and wireless networks. The easy-to-use REST API interface supports configuration automation for mobile-first campus networks, while RMON and sFlow provide advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities. The hardware supports both cloud-based Central and on-premise AirWave, ensuring flexibility in management platform changes without needing to replace switching infrastructure.

Additional product notes: The Aruba Layer 2 switch series is optimized for mobile users and features easy deployment and management with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager and Aruba AirWave. It supports cloud-based management via Aruba Central, includes convenient built-in 10GbE uplinks, offers up to 370 watts of PoE+ for powering access points, cameras, and IoT devices, and facilitates simple deployment with Zero Touch Provisioning. The networking standards include IEEE 802.1AX, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1s, 802.1v, 802.1w, 802.3ab, 802.3ad, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3z. This is a managed Layer 2 switch with 24 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) RJ-45 ports and a switching capacity of 128 Gbps.