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HPE Aruba 2540 24G 4SFP+ switch, silver rackmount chassis with 24 network ports and 4 SFP+ uplinks

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HPE 2540 24G 4SFP+ network switch

SKU CH-K1C9-S88TC MPN 2540

A 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with four 10 Gigabit uplinks for cloud-managed access deployments

  • Type of switchEthernet Switch
  • 24 Gigabit ports connect wired clients directly
  • 4 ten-gigabit SFP+ uplinks handle aggregation traffic
  • Layer-2 access design secures and prioritises network traffic
  • Aruba Central cloud management speeds remote branch deployment
  • ClearPass and AirWave give a single view of wired and wireless networks

Product identity

The HPE 2540 24G 4SFP+ is a managed Ethernet access switch built for wired networks. It provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink slots in a single unit.

Who it suits

Teams that need a layer-2 switch with cloud-managed deployment and integrated security tools such as Aruba ClearPass and AirWave will find this model fits branch or campus access roles. Sites requiring stacking interconnects or modular uplink cards beyond the fixed SFP+ slots should consider other platforms.

Deciding specification

The fixed complement of 24 Gigabit ports and four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks determines whether the port density and uplink bandwidth match the intended access-layer design.

How it compares

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Price $791.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
More details
Type of switchEthernet Switch

Questions about this item

How many devices can I connect directly to the 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports before I need an uplink?

You can connect up to 24 devices directly to the Gigabit Ethernet ports; the four 10 Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots serve as uplinks for aggregation or stacking.

What is the typical acoustic and thermal behaviour when the switch forwards traffic continuously?

The fanless design means silent operation and passive cooling, so heat is dissipated through the metal chassis without audible noise during all-day use.

Which management platform must I already have access to for cloud-based setup?

You need an Aruba Central account to use the cloud management features for remote deployment and monitoring.

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