Enterprise-Ready Aruba 2930F JL256A PoE+ Switch for Edge Networks
Product Overview
The Aruba JL256A is the Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch, a
powerful and flexible Layer 3 Lite managed switch designed for
enterprise edge, SMB access, and branch office networks. It
features 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports and 4 SFP+ uplinks (10G), delivering
high-performance connectivity, centralized cloud-ready management,
and enterprise-class security.
Product Details
JL256A is a compact and energy-efficient switch offering 370W of
PoE+ power, ideal for powering wireless access points, VoIP phones,
and IP surveillance cameras. It supports Layer 2 switching, static
and RIP routing, ACLs, and Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP). The
switch runs on Aruba’s robust ProVision ASIC architecture, and is
manageable via Aruba Central, CLI, or local web interface.
Product Features
24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports
4 x SFP+ 1G/10G uplink ports
Up to 370W total PoE+ power (IEEE 802.3af/at)
Layer 2 switching with static and RIP routing
Aruba ProVision ASIC for low latency and performance
Advanced security: 802.1X, MAC auth, RADIUS, DHCP snooping
Cloud-ready with Aruba Central support
Zero Touch Provisioning and policy-based management
Fanless or quiet design for energy efficiency
Rack-mountable 1U form factor
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | JL256A |
| Series | Aruba 2930F |
| Ports | 24 x 1G PoE+ |
| Uplink Ports | 4 x 10G SFP+ |
| PoE Budget | 370W |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 95.2 Mpps |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 + Static and RIP routing |
| Management | Aruba Central, Web GUI, CLI |
| Virtual Stacking | Yes (VSF – Virtual Switching Framework) |
| Mounting | Rack-mountable (1U) |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Ports | Uplinks | PoE Budget | Uplink Speed | Layer Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL256A | 24 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 370W | 10G | L2 + Static/RIP |
| JL258A | 48 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 370W | 10G | L2 + Static/RIP |
| JL259A | 24 x 1G | 4 x 10G SFP+ | N/A | 10G | L2 + Static/RIP |
Latest Models Comparison
| Model | Ports | Uplinks | PoE Budget | Management Type | Stacking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL256A | 24 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 370W | Aruba Central/Web | Virtual Stacking (VSF) |
| JL681A | 24 x 1G (No PoE) | 4 x 10G SFP+ | N/A | Instant On Cloud | No |
| JL683A | 24 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 195W | Instant On Cloud | No |
