BRAND NEW. FACTORY SEALED. RETAIL BOXED. FULL HPE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY INCLUDED. FROM CHICAGO COMPUTER SUPPLY. Overview Business networks often grow quietly. More laptops appear. Wireless access points multiply. Cloud tools send traffic in every direction. Eventually, the access layer must scale without adding complexity. The HPE Aruba 2530 J9855A is built for exactly that moment. This managed Layer 2 switch delivers forty-eight Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired connectivity and two SFP+ uplinks for high-speed aggregation. It supports VLAN segmentation, traffic prioritization, and enterprise-grade security while remaining simple to deploy and manage. Because it integrates with Aruba’s management ecosystem, IT teams gain centralized visibility across distributed office networks. Key Features 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet access ports 2 × SFP+ uplink ports supporting 1GbE or 10GbE connections Fully managed Layer 2 switching for enterprise edge deployments VLAN segmentation for network traffic isolation Quality of Service support for voice, video, and business applications IPv6 compatibility for modern network environments Energy Efficient Ethernet for improved power efficiency Integration with Aruba ClearPass, AirWave, and Aruba Central Technical Specifications Brand: HPE ArubaSKU / Part Number: J9855AProduct Series: Aruba 2530Product Type: Managed Layer 2 SwitchForm Factor: Rack-mountable PortsAccess Ports: 48 × 1000Base-T RJ-45Uplink Ports: 2 × Gigabit / 10GbE SFP+ Interfaces1 × RJ-45 console management port1 × USB Type-B management interface Switching FeaturesAuto MDI/MDI-XPort mirroringTrunking supportVLAN supportLLDP discovery protocol Network Protocol SupportDHCP supportBOOTP supportARP supportSNTP support Security and ManagementAccess Control Lists (ACL)Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)STP Root GuardQuality of Service (QoS)Class of Service (CoS)Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP) MonitoringsFlow traffic monitoring Management MethodsWeb interfaceCommand Line Interface (CLI)SNMP monitoringCentralized management with Aruba AirWave and Aruba Central PhysicalRack Height: 1UProduct Type: Managed Ethernet SwitchUPC: 00887758615133 Use Cases J9855A works well in enterprise edge environments where many wired devices need stable connectivity. Offices deploy it to connect desktops, printers, wireless access points, and network infrastructure. Branch locations rely on it for VLAN segmentation and centralized monitoring across distributed networks. Retail environments also benefit from its reliable switching for POS systems, security cameras, and internal devices. Why Choose HPE Aruba 2530 J9855A High-density 48-port Gigabit switch for business networks Dual SFP+ uplinks for faster aggregation connectivity Managed Layer 2 switching with strong security controls VLAN segmentation and QoS for consistent network performance Integration with Aruba network management platforms Energy-efficient operation for lower power consumption Ideal for SMB, enterprise edge, and branch deployments Brand new hardware backed by HPE's limited lifetime warranty from Chicago Computer Supply FAQs What type of switch is the Aruba J9855A? It is a managed Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise edge and branch network deployments. How many Ethernet ports does the switch provide? The switch includes forty-eight Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports for wired devices. Does this model support fiber uplinks? Yes. It includes two SFP+ ports that support Gigabit or 10GbE fiber connections. Is the switch suitable for small and medium businesses? Yes. It is designed for SMB networks, branch offices, and distributed enterprise environments. Does it support VLAN and traffic prioritization? Yes. The switch supports VLAN segmentation, Quality of Service, and traffic management features. Is the product new and covered by warranty? Yes. The switch is brand new, factory-sealed, retail-boxed, and includes the full HPE limited lifetime warranty from Chicago Computer Supply.