Aruba 2540 Series Datasheet

Aruba 2540 Switch Series - Compatibility & Accessories Guide

1. Series Models Overview

The Aruba 2540 Switch Series is designed for enterprise campuses, SMBs, and branch offices requiring entry-level Layer 2 access with robust security, built-in 10GbE uplinks, dynamic segmentation, and simplified management via Aruba Central.

Model	Part Number	Access Ports	Uplink Ports	PoE+ Budget
Aruba 2540 24G 4SFP+	JL354A	24x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45	4x 1/10GbE SFP+	—
Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+	JL356A	24x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ RJ-45	4x 1/10GbE SFP+	370W
Aruba 2540 48G 4SFP+	JL355A	48x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45	4x 1/10GbE SFP+	—
Aruba 2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+	JL357A	48x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ RJ-45	4x 1/10GbE SFP+	370W

2. System Compatibility & Management

Management Platforms & Software

Aruba Central: Cloud-based management platform offering zero-touch provisioning, automated monitoring, network analytics, and guest access features.
Aruba AirWave: On-premises network management system for granular control across multi-vendor wired and wireless environments.
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager: Network Access Control (NAC) integration providing dynamic role-based enforcement and profiling.
OS & Command Line: Powered by ArubaOS-S, featuring an industry-standard CLI, Web GUI, and SNMP management capabilities.

Performance & Architecture Highlights

Uplinks: Wire-speed, dedicated 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed core/aggregation interconnects without performance bottlenecks.
Power over Ethernet: Robust IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (up to 30W per port) for powering APs, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and IoT endpoints.
Energy Efficiency: Supports IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) to reduce idle power consumption.

3. Transceivers & Accessories

10G SFP+ Transceivers & Direct Attach Copper Cables

SKU	Model	Description
J9150D	Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR Transceiver	10GBASE-SR 850nm LC MMF (up to 300m)
J9151E	Aruba 10G SFP+ LC LR Transceiver	10GBASE-LR 1310nm LC SMF (up to 10km)
J9152D	Aruba 10G SFP+ LC LRM Transceiver	10GBASE-LRM 1310nm LC MMF (up to 220m)
J9281D	Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m DAC Cable	1m Direct Attach Copper cable for switch stacking/uplinks
J9283D	Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m DAC Cable	3m Direct Attach Copper cable for rack-level interconnects

1G SFP Transceivers & Cables

SKU	Model	Description
J4858D	Aruba 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver	1000BASE-SX 850nm LC MMF (up to 550m)
J4859D	Aruba 1G SFP LC LX Transceiver	1000BASE-LX 1310nm LC SMF (up to 10km) / MMF (up to 550m)
J4860D	Aruba 1G SFP LC LH Transceiver	1000BASE-LH 1550nm LC SMF (up to 70km)
J8177D	Aruba 1G SFP RJ45 T Transceiver	1000BASE-T Category 5e/6 RJ-45 copper connection (up to 100m)

Rack Mounting Kits & Cables

SKU	Model / Part Name	Description
J9583A	HP X410 1U Universal Rack Mount Kit	Universal 1U 19-inch rack-mount kit for Aruba 2540 switches
830680-B21	Aruba Micro-USB Console Cable	Direct micro-USB to USB-A console cable for device management