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Silver 1U rack-mount switch with 24 RJ45 ports and 4 SFP+ uplinks

HP

HP JL354A#ABA 2540 24G 4SFP+ network switch

SKU CH-559P-78Y8W MPN JL354A#ABA

A 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with four 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks, PoE, 16K MAC table and VLAN support

  • Type of switchEthernet Switch
  • Main ports24 x RJ45 + 4 x SFP
  • Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s + 10 Gbit/s
  • MAC table size16K
  • Supported protocolsTCP/IP
  • Product dimensions1.73 in × 17.42 in × 7.88 in
  • 24 Gigabit RJ45 ports connect wired devices
  • 4 SFP+ uplinks provide 10 Gbps backbone links
  • PoE powers access points and phones directly
  • 16K MAC table scales with growing networks
  • Aruba Central enables cloud setup for remote sites

Aruba 2540 24G 4SFP+ Switch

The Aruba 2540 is a Layer 2 Ethernet access switch with 24 Gigabit RJ45 ports and four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks. It includes PoE support and a 16K MAC address table for the digital workplace. Cloud-based Aruba Central enables remote branch deployment with minimal IT involvement.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This switch suits organisations that need secure, cloud-manageable wired access for mobile and IoT devices with PoE-powered endpoints. Buyers requiring Layer 3 routing, stacking ports, or modular uplink flexibility beyond the four fixed SFP+ slots should consider other platforms.

The specification that decides fit

The combination of 24 PoE-capable Gigabit ports and four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks determines whether this switch matches your access-layer port density and uplink bandwidth requirements.

How it compares

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Price $1,162.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAruba
Model nameJL354A#ABA
Connectivity
Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s + 10 Gbit/s
MAC table size16K
VLAN capabilityYes
Supported protocolsTCP/IP
Ports & slots
Main ports24 x RJ45 + 4 x SFP
Power
Power over EthernetYes
Size & build
Product dimensions1.73 in × 17.42 in × 7.88 in
Product weight5.31 lb (2.41 kg)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size330 × 203 × 51 mm
More details
Type of switchEthernet Switch

Questions about this item

What are the dimensions of the HP JL354A#ABA 2540 switch?

The unit measures 1.73 inches high, 17.42 inches wide and 7.88 inches deep, fitting a standard 1U rack space.

How do I install the SFP+ uplink modules, and what step is often missed?

Insert the 10 Gbps SFP+ transceiver into one of the four uplink slots until it clicks, then connect the fiber cable; the step often missed is removing the dust plugs from both the module and cable before insertion.

When should the internal fan assembly be cleaned or replaced on this 2540 model?

Clean the fan intake vents every six to twelve months using compressed air; replace the fan unit if bearing noise appears or airflow drops noticeably.

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