Aruba 2530‑48G + PoE (Model J9772A)
Key Specifications
- Fixed Layer 2 managed switch
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Port configuration:
. 48 × RJ‑45 autosensing 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit) ports, with PoE+ capability
. 4 × fixed Gigabit SFP ports (for fiber uplinks) - PoE+ budget: 382 W total
- Switching capacity: 104 Gbps
- Forwarding rate: Up to 77.3 Mpps (64‑byte packets)
- Dimensions: approx 17.44 in (W) x 13.00 in (D) x 1.75 in (H) (~44.3 × 32.3 × 4.45 cm), Weight ~4.72 kg
- Management interfaces: CLI (serial console RJ‑45 or Micro‑USB), Web GUI, SNMP
- Features: full Layer 2 switching (VLANs, Spanning Tree, link aggregation), ACLs, QoS, IPv6 host support, Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Important Features & Highlights
- PoE+ support — up to ~30 W per port, powers IP phones, access points, cameras
- Gigabit ports on all 48 — full Gigabit performance for all ports
- SFP uplinks for fibre — 4 SFP ports for high‑speed uplinks
- Quiet operation — fanless or low noise for office environments
- Energy efficiency — IEEE 802.3az, LED disabling, port low power mode
- Security features — ACLs, 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping
- Zero‑touch provisioning — simplifies deployment
Use‑Cases & Fit for Your Business
- Wired access switch for office floors with many devices
- Branch office deployment with fibre uplinks
- PoE deployments (IP cameras, VoIP phones, WiFi access points)
- Upgrades from older 10/100 switches
Pros & Cons
Pros
- High port‑density: 48 full‑Gigabit ports + 4 SFP uplinks
- Strong PoE budget
- Enterprise features in a manageable edge switch
- Rack‑mountable 1U form factor
Cons
- Limited Layer 3 routing features
- PoE budget may require planning for high-power devices
- Older model; check firmware and support lifecycle
- SFP ports are Gigabit, not 10 Gb
- Higher price than unmanaged switches
Deployment & Installation Tips
- Use supplied rack ears and ensure proper ventilation
- Plan PoE budget carefully
- Keep firmware up-to-date
- Use compatible SFP transceivers for fibre uplinks
- Configure VLANs and QoS for VoIP/WiFi/data separation
- Enable PoE scheduling/power management on unused ports
- Provide clear documentation of port usage for troubleshooting
| Brand | HP |
| Garancia | 6 MUAJ |
| Gjendja | I Perdorur |