We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Rackmount switch in silver metal with front port array

HP

HP 2540 24G 4SFP+ network switch

SKU CH-E3Q9-YPBAP MPN 2540

A 24-port Gigabit Ethernet access switch with four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks, layer-2 management, and cloud-manageable Aruba Central support

  • Type of switchEthernet Switch
  • Product formatRackmount
  • Management typeEthernet Switch
  • Uplink portsSFP
  • Main ports24 x Gigabit Ethernet Network Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Et
  • Main port speed1000Base-X 10/100/1000Base-T 10GBase-X
  • 24 Gigabit ports connect wired clients
  • 4 SFP+ uplinks enable 10 GbE aggregation
  • Layer 2 switching forwards traffic efficiently
  • Aruba Central cloud management speeds remote setup
  • ClearPass and AirWave unify wired and wireless control

24-port Gigabit access switch

The HP 2540 provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks in a rackmount layer-2 chassis. It is built for campus and branch networks that need cloud-managed access switching. Aruba Central support allows remote configuration with minimal on-site expertise. The switch targets organisations rolling out high-density wireless and IoT endpoints.

Who this suits and who it does not

Teams that want single-pane management across wired and wireless through Aruba ClearPass and AirWave will benefit. Sites requiring layer-3 routing, stacking, or PoE power delivery should look at other models. Buyers needing more than 24 copper ports or modular uplink flexibility beyond the four fixed SFP+ slots must choose a larger chassis.

The spec that decides fit

Twenty-four 10/100/1000BASE-T ports plus four 10GBASE-X SFP+ expansion slots define the port budget. If the uplink count or copper port density does not match the cabling plan, the switch will not fit the design.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Ethernet & PoE Switches, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $803.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAruba
Product line2540
Connectivity
Management typeEthernet Switch
Main port speed1000Base-X 10/100/1000Base-T 10GBase-X
Uplink connectionSFP
Layer support2
Ports & slots
Uplink portsYes
Main ports24 x Gigabit Ethernet Network Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet 4 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
More details
Type of switchEthernet Switch
Product formatRackmount

Questions about this item

How can I verify the Aruba 2540 24G 4SFP+ switch is operating correctly after installation?

Confirm the 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports show active link LEDs and check that the four 10 Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots recognise inserted SFP+ modules in the management interface.

What ships with the Aruba 2540 24G 4SFP+ and what must I purchase separately?

The switch includes the chassis with 24 built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 10 Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots; SFP+ transceivers for the uplink slots are not included and must be bought separately.

Which Aruba 2540 variant should I choose for a setup needing 24 copper ports plus 10 GbE uplinks?

Select the 2540 24G 4SFP+ model (part number JL354A) which provides exactly 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ expansion slots.

More in Ethernet & PoE Switches

Similar items