The Aruba 2540 Switch Series is an entry-level Layer 2 switching platform designed to provide reliable, secure, and easy-to-manage Ethernet access for enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, and branch office networks.

The series combines dependable access-layer connectivity with Power over Ethernet, high-speed uplinks, network security features, and cloud-based management.

Reliable and Secure Network Access

The Aruba 2540 Series is designed to provide dependable Layer 2 access connectivity across business network environments.

Selected models can deliver power across access ports, allowing organizations to connect and power compatible network devices such as:

• Wireless access points
• Security cameras
• IoT devices

This makes the series a practical option for networks that require both Ethernet connectivity and PoE support.

Layer 2 Ethernet Switching

The Aruba 2540 Series provides essential Layer 2 networking capabilities designed to improve network security, visibility, and traffic management.

Available features include:

• Enhanced access security
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Traffic prioritization
• sFlow
• IPv6 host support

These capabilities help organizations manage network traffic while maintaining secure and reliable access for connected users and devices.

Power over Ethernet

Selected Aruba 2540 models provide up to:

• 370W of PoE

PoE can be used to support compatible devices including:

• Wireless access points
• IP phones
• IoT devices

This reduces the need for separate power connections for supported endpoints.

Cloud-Based Network Management

The Aruba 2540 Series can be managed through Aruba Central.

Aruba Central provides centralized capabilities for:

• Network management
• AI-powered insights
• Security management
• Unified infrastructure management

The platform can be used across:

• Campus networks
• Branch environments
• Remote networks
• Data center environments

This centralized approach helps simplify network configuration and day-to-day operations.

High-Speed Uplinks

The Aruba 2540 Series includes built-in high-speed uplink connectivity designed to reduce potential network traffic bottlenecks.

The series supports:

• 1GbE SFP uplinks
• 10GbE SFP uplinks

These uplink options provide additional bandwidth for connecting access switches to the wider network infrastructure.

Aruba 2540 Series Models

The Aruba 2540 Series includes four switch configurations covering standard Gigabit Ethernet and PoE+ requirements.

Aruba 2540 24G 4SFP+ Switch – JL354A

The Aruba 2540 24G 4SFP+ Switch (JL354A) provides a 24-port configuration with four SFP+ uplink connections.

Aruba 2540 48G 4SFP+ Switch – JL355A

The Aruba 2540 48G 4SFP+ Switch (JL355A) provides a higher-density 48-port configuration with four SFP+ uplinks.

Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch – JL356A

The Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL356A) combines:

• 24-port connectivity
• PoE+ support
• 4 SFP+ uplinks

This configuration is suitable for networks that need to provide both data connectivity and power to compatible devices.

Aruba 2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch – JL357A

The Aruba 2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL357A) provides:

• 48-port connectivity
• PoE+ support
• 4 SFP+ uplinks

It provides a higher-density PoE+ option within the Aruba 2540 Series.

Reliable Layer 2 Access Switching

The Aruba 2540 Switch Series provides a straightforward Layer 2 access switching solution for enterprise, SMB, and branch office environments.

With 24- and 48-port configurations, optional PoE+, up to 370W of PoE power, built-in 1/10GbE SFP uplinks, and centralized Aruba Central management, the series provides the essential connectivity required for modern business networks.