IoT Ready and Cloud Manageable Access Switch

Designed for the digital workplace, the Aruba 2540 Switch Series is optimized for mobile users. With advanced security and network management tools — Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager and Aruba AirWave — this layer-2 access switch is easy to deploy and manage.

With support from cloud-based Aruba Central, you can quickly set up remote branch sites with little or no IT help.

Reliable and secure access

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

Cloud management

Speed remote deployment with Aruba Central.

Single view of the network

Consistent wired and wireless experience with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager and AirWave Network Management.

Manufacturer Part Number
JL357A
Full Product Specifications

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  • These specifications may have been copied from the same product in other region/country in which case there might be minor differences in region-specific data such as Input Voltage, Terms of Warranty etc.

PHYSICAL INTERFACES

2540 24G 4SFP+ Switch (JL354A):
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

2540 48G 4SFP+ Switch (JL355A):
48 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; 1000BASE-T: full only 4 SFP+ 1/10GbE ports; PHY-less

2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL356A):
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

2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL357A):
48 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
  • 2540 24G 4SFP+ Switch (JL354A):
    • (H) 4.39 cm x (W) 44.42 cm x (D) 20.02 cm (1.73” x 17.42” x 7.88”) (1U height)
    • Weight: 5.31 lb (2.41kg)
  • 2540 48G 4SFP+ Switch (JL355A):
    • (H) 4.39 cm x (W) 44.42 cm x (D) 24.63 cm (1.73” x 17.42” x 9.7”) (1U height)
    • Weight: 6.83 lb (3.10kg)
  • 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL356A):
    • (H) 4.39 cm x (W) 44.42 cm x (D) 30.42 cm (1.73” x 17.42” x 11.98”) (1U height)
    • Weight: 8.6 lb (3.90kg)
  • 2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL357A):
    • (H) 4.39 cm x (W) 44.42 cm x (D) 30.42 cm (1.73” x 17.42” x 11.98”) (1U height)
    • Weight: 9.83 lb (4.46kg)
ENVIRONMENTAL
  • Operating temperature range: 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
  • Storage temperature range: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
  • Nonoperating/Storage temperature: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C); up to 15,000 Feet
  • Nonoperating/Storage relative humidity :
    • 2540 24G 4SFP+ Switch (JL354A),
      2540 48G 4SFP+ Switch (JL355A):
      15% to 95% @ 149°F (65°C), noncondensing
    • 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL356A),
      2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL357A):
      15% to 95% @ 149°F (65°C)
  • Acoustic: See data sheet
  • Airflow direction: Side-to-side
Electrical characteristics
  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  • 80plus.org Certification:
    • 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL356A),
      2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL357A):
      Silver
  • Voltage: See data sheet
  • Current: See data sheet
  • Maximum heat dissipation: See data sheet
  • Maximum power rating: See data sheet
  • Idle power:
    • 2540 24G 4SFP+ Switch (JL354A),
      2540 48G 4SFP+ Switch (JL355A):
      Idle power is the actual power consumption of the device with no ports connected. Maximum power rating and maximum heat dissipation are the worst-case theo- retical maximum numbers provided for planning the infrastructure with fully loaded PoE (if equipped), 100% traffic, all ports plugged in, and all modules populated.
    • 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL356A),
      2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL357A):
      370 W PoE+
  • PoE power:
    • 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL356A),
      2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL357A):
      Idle power is the actual power consumption of the device with no ports connected. Maximum power rating and maximum heat dissipation are the worst-case theo- retical maximum numbers provided for planning the infrastructure with fully loaded PoE (if equipped), 100% traffic, all ports plugged in, and all modules populated.

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS
  • UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition
  • EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013
  • IEC 60950-1:2005 +A1:2009 +A2:2013
  • CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd
  • EN 60825-1:2007/IEC 60825-1:2007 Class 1
Emissions
  • VCCI Class A; CNS 13438; ICES-003 Class A; FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Class A; EN 55022: 2010/CISPR-22, Class A
Immunity
  • Generic: EN 55024:2010/CISPR 24
  • ESD: IEC 61000-4-2
  • Radiated: IEC 61000-4-3
  • EFT/Burst: IEC 61000-4-4
  • Surge: IEC 61000-4-5
  • Conducted: IEC 61000-4-6
  • Power frequency magnetic field: IEC 61000-4-8
  • Voltage dips and interruptions: IEC 61000-4-11
  • Harmonics: EN 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-2
  • Flicker: EN 61000-3-3, IEC 61000-3-3
MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING
  • Aruba AirWave Network Management
  • IMC – Intelligent Management Center
  • Command line interface
  • Graphical user interface (Web browser)
  • Configuration menu
  • SNMP manager
  • Telnet
  • RMON1
  • FTP
  • Out-of-band management (serial RS-232C or micro USB)
WARRANTY AND SUPPORT

Limited lifetime warranty
See www.hpe.com/networking/warrantysummary for warranty and support information included with your product purchase.

Software releases
to find software for your product, refer to www.hpe.com/networking/support; for details on the software releases available with your product purchase, refer to www.hpe.com/networking/warrantysummary.