HP J9779AHP Aruba 2530-24-PoE+ J9779A 24-Port 10/100 Managed Switch 195W 2x SFP Wty

HP Aruba 2530-24-PoE+ (J9779A) — 24-Port Managed PoE+ Switch

A 1U rack-mount Layer 2 managed switch with 24 PoE+ ports and a 195W power budget — enough to run a floor of IP phones, cameras or access points from a single box, with no separate power injectors. Two Gigabit SFP slots and two Gigabit copper ports handle the uplink back to your core. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.

Key Benefits

• Power and data down one cable — All 24 access ports deliver PoE+ (802.3at) up to 30W each, within a 195W total budget. Phones, cameras and access points need no local power outlet.
• Gigabit uplinks where they matter — Two fixed Gigabit SFP slots plus two 10/100/1000 copper ports carry aggregated traffic to the core at full speed, so the 10/100 access ports never become the bottleneck for the building.
• Proper Layer 2 management — 802.1Q VLANs, 802.1X port authentication, ACLs and QoS with eight priority queues. Voice, data and guest traffic stay separated and prioritised.
• Managed the way you prefer — Full CLI, web interface, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Telnet and RMON. It drops into an existing monitoring stack rather than forcing a new one.
• Quiet, self-contained hardware — Internal AC power supply, 1U rack height, no external brick and no separate PoE midspan cluttering the rack.
• The right switch for edge, not core — 12.8 Gbps switching capacity and 9.5 Mpps forwarding is ample for an access layer of phones and cameras, which is exactly where this model belongs.

Performance In Use

This is an access-layer switch, and the PoE+ budget is the reason to buy it. A typical desk IP phone draws 4–7W and a fixed dome camera 8–12W, so 195W comfortably covers a full 24 ports of telephony, or roughly 15–20 cameras, without a separate injector for each one. Where it runs out is high-draw endpoints — pan-tilt-zoom cameras or multi-radio Wi-Fi 6 access points can pull 25–30W each, and a dozen of those will exhaust the budget well before the ports run out.

The access ports are 10/100, not Gigabit, and that is the deliberate trade in this model. For IP telephony, door controllers, printers, badge readers and the overwhelming majority of surveillance cameras, 100 Mbps per port is more headroom than the endpoint will ever use. For desks moving large files, or anywhere a workstation needs a full gigabit to the floor, choose the 2530-24G-PoE+ (J9773A) instead — the same switch with Gigabit access ports.

The uplinks are where the Gigabit sits. Two SFP slots take fibre or copper transceivers for a run back to a comms room, and two 10/100/1000 RJ45 ports cover shorter copper hops. That combination is what keeps a fully loaded 24-port edge switch from choking on its way upstream. Management is standard Aruba/ProCurve fare — if you have configured a 2530, 2540 or 2920 before, the CLI will be immediately familiar.

Technical Specifications

Is It Right For You?

Condition Grades

Every unit is inspected, cleaned, reset to factory defaults and port-tested before listing. Cosmetic grading refers to the exterior only — switching and PoE performance is verified on every grade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the 24 access ports Gigabit?

No. The 24 PoE+ access ports are 10/100. The Gigabit ports on this model are the uplinks — two 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and two SFP slots. If you need Gigabit to every desk, the 2530-24G-PoE+ (J9773A) is the model to choose.

How many devices will the 195W budget actually run?

It depends on the endpoints. Desk IP phones draw roughly 4–7W each, so a full 24 ports of telephony fits comfortably. Fixed cameras at 8–12W give you around 15–20. High-draw devices such as PTZ cameras or Wi-Fi 6 access points can take 25–30W each, so budget on wattage rather than port count.

Does it come with SFP transceivers?

No. The two SFP slots are supplied empty — transceivers are chosen to match your fibre or copper run and are sold separately.

Is it reset to factory defaults?

Yes. Every switch is wiped of prior configuration and reset to factory defaults before listing, so you start with a clean configuration and no leftover VLANs or passwords.

Can it route between VLANs?

Not fully. This is a Layer 2 managed switch — it creates and tags VLANs, but inter-VLAN routing needs a Layer 3 switch or a router. It supports static routing for management traffic only.

Are rack ears included?

Rack mounting hardware is not guaranteed with every unit. If you need ears for this switch, contact us before ordering and we will confirm what is available.

How is it shipped?

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout. Switches are packed with protective padding for transit.

Warranty & Why Buy From Reboot IT

This switch is covered by a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT. If a fault develops within the warranty period, contact us and we will arrange assessment, repair or replacement. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law apply in addition to this warranty and are not limited by it.

Reboot IT has been refurbishing and supplying business IT equipment from Melbourne since 2001. Every unit is processed in our own facility — inspected, cleaned, port-tested, reset to factory defaults and graded by our technicians before it is listed. We supply schools, government departments, small businesses and home users across Australia, and a tax invoice is included with every sale.

Not sure whether the PoE budget covers your device list? Get in touch before you order — we would rather work it out with you than process a return later.

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