J9986A
The HPE 24-port 10/100/1000 PoE+ module J9986A is used with the 5400R zl2 Switch Series. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issue
Aruba · Aruba Switches
JL256A
Aruba 2930F Switch Series is designed for customer creating digital workplaces optimized for mobile users with an integrated wired and wireless approach. These basic Layer 3 access switches are easy to deploy and manage with advanced security and network manag...
- Throughput
- 176 Gb/s
- Form Factor
- Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch
- MAC Table
- 32768 entries
- New factory sealed in the original vendor carton
- Serial list issued before shipment
- 12 months replacement warranty as standard
- Worldwide courier or freight from Hong Kong
Product Overview
JL256A Overview
Aruba 2930F Switch Series is designed for customer creating digital workplaces optimized for mobile users with an integrated wired and wireless approach. These basic Layer 3 access switches are easy to deploy and manage with advanced security and network management tools like Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager and Aruba AirWave and are ideal for enterprise edge, SMB and branch offices. A powerful Aruba ProVision ASIC delivers performance and value supporting the latest SDN applications with future proof programmability. The 2930F supports 10GbE uplinks, PoE+, robust QoS, RIP routing, Access OSPF, ACLs, Tunneled Node and IPv6. This JL256A has 48x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports and 4x 1000/10G SFP+ transceiver slots for high speed connectivity. PoE+ is supported with a power budget of 370 Watts. The published specification for JL256A lists a published switching capacity of 176 Gb/s. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and 12 months replacement warranty as standard.
Key Benefits
What Owning JL256A Changes
Table Sizes Checked Against the Design
A MAC address table size of 32768 entries on this model, the kind of ceiling that only becomes visible once a flat segment has grown.
Rated Performance Written Into the Quotation
176 Gb/s published for JL256A as its switching capacity, confirmed against the current datasheet revision when the line is quoted.
Support Registered Under the End User Name
A vendor support contract for JL256A is written under the end customer name, so the entitlement sits with the organisation that owns the outage.
Serials Issued Before It Ships
The serial list for your JL256A consignment is released before despatch, so it can be checked on the manufacturer portal while the goods are still with us.
A Complete Bill of Materials
Modules optics rails and power options are reviewed against JL256A before the quotation is issued, so the install crew is not blocked by a line nobody costed.
Problems It Solves
Pain Points JL256A Removes
- Performance taken from a family datasheet rather than from this part number, where the published switching capacity is 176 Gb/s
- End of sale announcements that leave a proven design with no supply route for JL256A
- A closet-by-closet rollout that needs the same SKU available years after the first order
- PoE budget that stopped covering the access points cameras and phones added since
- Uplink modules and stacking cables quoted separately and discovered missing on site
Who It Is For
Who Benefits Most From JL256A
Campus Network Teams
Running one access standard across buildings of very different ages
Education IT
Delivering inside vacation windows against a budget year that rarely aligns with the install date
Hosting Providers
Building repeatable nodes where every batch has to match the last one
Maintenance and Support Companies
Holding spares against generations the mainstream channel has already dropped
Specifications
JL256A Manufacturer Specification
As published by Aruba for this part number. Full electrical, port and performance specifications are issued with the quotation against the current datasheet revision.
| Type | Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch |
|---|---|
| I/O ports and slots | · 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/100BASETX: 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 @ 1016 MHz, 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM Packet buffer size: 12.38 MB 4.5MB Ingress/7.875MB Egress, 4 GB eMMC |
| Management | Aruba AirWave Network Management; IMC - Intelligent Management Center Command-line interface Web browser Configuration menu SNMP manager Telnet RMON1 FTP Out-of-band management (serial RS-232C or micro USB) |
| 1000 Mb Latency | < 3.8 μs (64-byte packets) |
| 10 Gbps Latency | < 1.6 μs (64-byte packets) |
| Throughput | up to 112.0 Mp/s |
| Switching capacity | 176 Gb/s |
| Routing table size | 10000 entries (IPv4), 5000 entries (IPv6) |
| MAC address table size | 32768 entries |
Supply Terms
How JL256A Is Supplied
| Part Number | JL256A |
|---|---|
| Brand | Aruba |
| Category | Aruba Switches |
| Product Condition | New factory sealed |
| Serial Traceability | Full serial list supplied before shipment |
| Warranty | 12 months replacement plus optional vendor support contract |
| Packaging | Original vendor carton with export grade outer |
| Lead Time | Confirmed in writing per line at quotation |
| Delivery | Worldwide courier or freight from Hong Kong |
Comparison
JL256A Against Other Models in Aruba Switches
Values are taken from each manufacturer specification. A blank means the manufacturer does not publish that attribute for that model.
| Attribute | JL256A | J9986A | J9987A | J9988A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throughput | 176 Gb/s | - | - | - |
| Form Factor | Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch | - | - | - |
| MAC Table | 32768 entries | - | - | - |
| Drive Support | - | HPE 5400R zl2 Switch Series | HPE 5400R zl2 Switch Series | HPE 5400R zl2 Switch Series |
| Dimensions | - | 10.3 x 8.13 x 1.75 in | 10.3 x 8.13 x 1.75 in | 10.3 x 8.13 x 1.75 in |
| Weight | - | 1.87 lb | 1.74 lb | 1.87 lb |
| Product page | View JL256A | View J9986A | View J9987A | View J9988A |
Use Guide
Deployment Guide for JL256A
Confirm the Full Part Number
Check JL256A character for character including any suffix. On this class of hardware a single trailing character commonly changes the software tier, the power option, or whether a bundle is included.
Check Site Prerequisites
Confirm rack space, power feed, cabling and any uplink or accessory dependency before the order rather than on the day of installation.
Record It on Arrival
Photograph the sealed carton, reconcile the serial against the list supplied before shipment, then open and confirm the unit matches the label.
Bench Power Before Racking
Power the unit, capture the software version and the port or drive inventory, and record it while the unit is still accessible.
Register Support Entitlement
Register the support contract under the end user name so the entitlement sits with the organisation that owns the outage.
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Where It Goes
Industries That Deploy It
Enterprise Campus
Access, distribution and wireless supplied to one standard so every closet in every building behaves the same way.
Service Provider
Repeatable CPE and aggregation hardware supplied at the volume and consistency a managed service contract depends on.
Solutions
Programmes It Is Supplied Under
Procurement for System Integrators
An integrator carries the risk between quoting a client and receiving the hardware. Firm pricing and a written lead time per line is what makes that risk manageable.
Network Refresh Programme
Most refresh projects fail on supply rather than on design. A phased programme only works if every phase arrives complete on the date the change window was booked.
Campus Wireless Deployment
Wireless projects are rarely stopped by the access point. They are stopped by a mount, a PoE class or a licence count that nobody confirmed before the order went out.
Reference
Project Cases and Guides
Manufacturer Multi Site Network Standard
Each site had bought its own network hardware locally, so no two plants ran the same equipment and no spares could be shared
Carrier Managed CPE Programme
The programme needed identical customer premises equipment supplied continuously for years and shipped directly to end customer sites
Support Contracts Explained for Buyers
A support contract is bought once and used on the worst day of the year. The level and the name it is registered under both matter.
Access Switch Selection for Campus
Five decisions set the part number. Getting them in the right order prevents most of the changes that happen late in a project.
Access Point Mounting and Installation
Wireless installs are rarely delayed by the access point. They are delayed by the mount, the power class or the cable that feeds it.
FAQ
JL256A Frequently Asked Questions
Is JL256A New or Refurbished
Standard supply is new factory sealed in the original vendor carton. If a quotation offers another condition that is stated explicitly in writing before you commit.
Can I Get the Serial Numbers for JL256A Before Payment Clears
Yes. Serials are issued before shipment so you can check them on the manufacturer portal while the goods are still with us.
What Is the Lead Time for JL256A
Availability is confirmed in writing per line at quotation rather than as a project average, because one late line is what moves an installation date.
What Warranty Does JL256A Carry
12 months replacement as standard. A vendor support contract is available separately and is registered under the end user name.
What Performance Is JL256A Rated For
The published switching capacity is 176 Gb/s. Full port and performance specifications are issued with the quotation against the current datasheet revision.
What Table Sizes Does JL256A Carry
The published MAC address table size is 32768 entries. Table ceilings usually only become visible once a flat segment has grown, so they are worth checking against the design rather than against today's estate.
Can You Ship JL256A to My Country
Yes. Consignments go worldwide by courier or freight from Hong Kong, with the routing chosen against the destination clearance regime and your deadline.
Can You Drop Ship JL256A to My Customer
Yes. Consignments can be released directly to an end customer address under your own documentation.
Request Pricing for JL256A
Send the quantity and destination country. Availability and lead time come back in writing, with the serial list before shipment.