This Aruba 28-port access switch is equipped with 24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports and 4 SFP+ 1/10GbE uplink ports with PHY-less design. It supports full duplex on 1000BASE-T and both half or full duplex on 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. Ideal for high-performance enterprise edge deployments with reliable PoE+ support.
Console and Processor
Includes 1 dual-personality serial console port (RJ-45 or USB micro-B) for flexible management access. Powered by a Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 processor running at 1016 MHz with 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM, and 4 GB eMMC storage. Packet buffer size is 12.38 MB, split into 4.5 MB ingress and 7.785 MB egress.
Features & Benefits
- Layer 3 Capabilities: Includes VSF stacking, static, RIP, and Access OSPF routing protocols for scalable network architecture.
- Security and Management: Integrated with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, Aruba AirWave, and Aruba Central for robust security and centralized control.
- High-Speed Uplinks: Built-in 1GbE and 10GbE uplink options offer flexible network expansion.
- PoE+ Support: Provides up to 740 W of PoE+ power, ideal for powering IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points.
- SDN Ready: Supports REST APIs and OpenFlow for seamless integration into modern software-defined networking environments.
- Zero Touch Provisioning: Simplifies deployment and scaling across distributed network environments.




