JL261A Layer 3 Managed PoE+ Switch for Enterprise and SMB Networks
Product Overview
The HPE Aruba 2930F JL261A is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ switch with four SFP uplinks. It is a fully managed Layer 2/3 switch designed for enterprise edge and SMB networks, providing robust performance, Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF), and high power delivery for connected devices.
Product Details and Features
| Item | Description |
| Model | JL261A |
| Access Ports | 24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 with PoE+ (IEEE 802.3af/at) |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × SFP (1G) |
| PoE Budget | Up to 370W shared across 24 ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 75 Mpps |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 (static routes, RIP, Access OSPF, IPv6, ACLs) |
| Stacking Capability | Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF), up to 4 units |
| Management | CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Aruba Central, AirWave |
| Security and QoS | VLANs, ACLs, 802.1X authentication, rate limiting |
| Cooling | Internal fans |
| Power Supply | Fixed internal power supply |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Ideal For | Enterprise edge, SMB access layer, PoE device deployments |
Product Highlights
24 full PoE+ ports supporting up to 370W for IP phones, access points, and surveillance
Four SFP uplinks allow for fiber backhaul and link aggregation
Virtual Stacking Framework enables up to four switches to be managed as one
Includes Layer 3 static routing, IPv6 support, access control, and traffic prioritization
Easy integration into existing enterprise or small business networks
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Ports | PoE Support | Uplink Ports | Stack Support | Switching Capacity |
| JL261A | 24 × 1G PoE+ | Yes (370W) | 4 × SFP | VSF | 128 Gbps |
| JL259A | 24 × 1G PoE+ | Yes (370W) | 4 × SFP | VSF | 128 Gbps |
| JL262A | 48 × 1G PoE+ | Yes (370W) | 4 × SFP | VSF | 176 Gbps |
Latest Models in the Same Series
| Model | Ports | Uplink Ports | PoE Budget | Use Case |
| JL261A | 24 × 1G PoE+ | 4 × SFP | 370W | Enterprise access PoE switching |
| JL259A | 24 × 1G PoE+ | 4 × SFP | 370W | Mid-sized business PoE network |
| JL262A | 48 × 1G PoE+ | 4 × SFP | 370W | High-density PoE access layer |
