{"product_id":"hp-aruba-2540-24g-poe-4sfp-jl356a-managed-switch-rack-mount-enterprise-wty","title":"HP Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ JL356A Managed Switch Rack Mount Enterprise | Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:3px solid #0060a9;margin-bottom:28px;padding-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px 0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eHP Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ JL356A — Smart-Managed Access Switch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#555;\"\u003eA smart-managed access switch with 24 x Gigabit PoE+ ports, 370W PoE budget, and 4 x SFP+ 10G-capable uplinks. Ideal for SMB and small enterprise access layer deployments requiring PoE and high-speed uplinks. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:7px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 0;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 x PoE+ Gigabit ports, 370W budget:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power wireless access points, IP phones, and cameras across a complete SMB access layer from a single 1U switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 x SFP+ uplinks (1G\/10G-capable):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10G uplink capacity prevents bottlenecks when all 24 access ports are active — ideal for converged data, voice, and video networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVLAN, QoS, and access control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 802.1Q VLANs for traffic segmentation, QoS prioritisation for voice and video, and 802.1X port authentication for network access control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic routing built in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Route between VLANs without a dedicated router — simplifies small enterprise topology and reduces hardware costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple web and CLI management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intuitive web interface and full CLI access make it easy to configure and monitor without specialist training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified refurbished with 12-month warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally tested and graded by Reboot IT — Melbourne's refurbished networking specialists since 2001.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:7px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 13px 0;\"\u003eThe HP Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ (JL356A) is a smart-managed access switch designed for SMB and small enterprise environments where PoE, VLANs, and 10G uplinks are required without the complexity of a full enterprise platform. With 24 PoE+ Gigabit ports and 370W of shared power, it comfortably handles a mixed deployment of Aruba or Cisco wireless APs (15–25W), IP desk phones (4–6W), and IP cameras — all from a single 1U rack unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 13px 0;\"\u003eThe four SFP+ ports are a standout feature at this price point. Running 10G DAC cables or SFP+ fibre modules to an aggregation or core switch eliminates the single-Gigabit uplink bottleneck that affects lower-tier switches when all 24 access ports are active. LACP allows two of these uplinks to be bonded for active-active redundancy — critical for environments where the switch is a single point of failure for multiple VoIP phones or security cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px 0;\"\u003eThe 2540's static routing capability allows inter-VLAN routing locally on the switch, avoiding the need for a separate router in smaller deployments. Combined with DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and 802.1X, it provides a comprehensive security posture appropriate for a small enterprise. Management via web GUI, CLI, or SNMP makes it accessible to both IT generalists and network specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:7px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;width:35%;background:#eef2f7;color:#2c3e60;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eHP Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL356A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;color:#2c3e60;\"\u003ePoE+ Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e24 x 10\/100\/1000BASE-T PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;color:#2c3e60;\"\u003eUplink Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e4 x SFP+ (1G\/10G-capable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;color:#2c3e60;\"\u003eTotal PoE Budget\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e370W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;color:#2c3e60;\"\u003eRouting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLayer 3 static routing, inter-VLAN routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;color:#2c3e60;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e802.1X, DHCP snooping, DAI, ACLs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;color:#2c3e60;\"\u003eQoS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e8 queues per port, 802.1p priority, DSCP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;color:#2c3e60;\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eWeb GUI, CLI, SNMP v1\/v2c\/v3, SSH, Telnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;color:#2c3e60;\"\u003eAdditional Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1 x USB, 1 x RJ-45 console\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;color:#2c3e60;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1U rack-mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;color:#2c3e60;\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3at PoE+, 802.1X, 802.3ad LACP, 802.1Q VLANs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;color:#2c3e60;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e12 months (Reboot IT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:7px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 22px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:16px 18px;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#edf7ee;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Best For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• SMB and small enterprise access layer\u003cbr\u003e• Deployments with 24 or fewer PoE devices\u003cbr\u003e• Converged voice, data, and Wi-Fi networks\u003cbr\u003e• Sites needing 10G uplinks on a budget\u003cbr\u003e• Inter-VLAN routing without a dedicated router\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:16px 18px;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#fdf0ee;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✗ Not For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Large enterprise requiring 48+ PoE ports\u003cbr\u003e• Environments needing OSPF\/RIP dynamic routing\u003cbr\u003e• Aruba Central ZTP managed deployments\u003cbr\u003e• Very high PoE density (\u0026gt;370W total budget)\u003cbr\u003e• Unmanaged plug-and-play switch needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:7px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eCosmetic Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eFunctionality\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background:#d4edda;color:#1a5c2e;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:bold;font-size:12px;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMinimal marks, clean chassis and port panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAll ports and PoE fully tested and verified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background:#fff3cd;color:#7a5000;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:bold;font-size:12px;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLight wear, minor surface scratches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAll ports and PoE fully tested and verified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:7px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:20px 0 5px 0;\"\u003eHow does the 2540 differ from the 2930F and 2930M?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eThe 2540 is a smart-managed switch with static routing only, while the 2930F and 2930M are full Layer 3 switches supporting OSPF and RIP dynamic routing. The 2540 is simpler and more cost-effective for SMB access layers where dynamic routing is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:20px 0 5px 0;\"\u003eAre the SFP+ ports 10G capable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eYes — all four SFP+ uplink ports support both 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ modules. Using 10G modules eliminates uplink bottlenecks when all 24 access ports are heavily loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:20px 0 5px 0;\"\u003eCan all 24 ports deliver PoE+ simultaneously?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eThe 370W shared budget supports simultaneous PoE on all 24 ports in typical mixed deployments. Powering high-draw devices such as PTZ cameras (25W each) across all ports simultaneously would approach the 370W limit and should be planned accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:20px 0 5px 0;\"\u003eDoes the 2540 support VLAN routing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eYes — the JL356A supports inter-VLAN static routing, allowing traffic to flow between VLANs directly on the switch. Dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, RIP) are not supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:20px 0 5px 0;\"\u003eDoes it support link aggregation (LACP)?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eYes — the 2540 supports IEEE 802.3ad LACP, allowing multiple SFP+ ports to be bonded for increased uplink bandwidth or active-active redundancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:20px 0 5px 0;\"\u003eWhat shipping costs apply?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f8fb;padding:16px 18px;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-Month Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Every HP Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ JL356A sold by Reboot IT includes a 12-month warranty covering hardware defects and port failures. All 24 PoE+ ports and 4 SFP+ uplinks are tested and verified before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eReboot IT has been Australia's trusted refurbished enterprise networking specialist since 2001. Visit reboot-it.com.au or contact our Melbourne team for warranty claims and technical support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HP","offers":[{"title":"Excellent","offer_id":51743623315777,"sku":"R-6006-EXC","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Good","offer_id":51743623348545,"sku":"R-6006-GOO","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7794\/2337\/files\/hp-aruba-2540-24g-poe-jl356a-front-panel.jpg?v=1779171299","url":"https:\/\/reboot-it.com.au\/products\/hp-aruba-2540-24g-poe-4sfp-jl356a-managed-switch-rack-mount-enterprise-wty","provider":"Reboot IT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}