HPEJL165A

Aruba6940 32-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Ethernet Switch - AC Front-to-Back Airflow

The HPEJL165A Aruba6940 32-Port Ethernet Switch is a high-performance, fixed-configuration Layer 3 switch designed for demanding enterprise networks and data center deployments. With 32 QSFP+ ports supporting 40GbE, it offers massive throughput, low latency, and robust scalability in a 1U form factor.

Features

Built to handle today's data-intensive applications, the Aruba6940 JL165A provides 32 QSFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks or breakout to multiple 10GbE connections. Designed for scalability and operational flexibility, it supports advanced Layer 2/3 features, dynamic routing protocols, and virtualization-ready services.

Advanced Options

The JL165A also supports IRF (Intelligent Resilient Fabric), enabling multiple switches to operate as one virtual device, simplifying management while enhancing network resilience. Whether deployed at the enterprise core or as part of a spine-leaf architecture, the JL165A ensures uncompromising performance.

Product Key Features

• 32 × 40GbE QSFP+ high-performance data center ports

• Front-to-back airflow for optimal rack cooling

• Layer 2 and Layer 3 advanced switching capabilities

• IRF stacking support for simplified management

• Hot-swappable redundant power supplies and fans

• Ideal for core, aggregation, and spine-leaf topologies

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Reliability & Performance

With redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies and fans, the JL165A is engineered for always-on environments. Front-to-back airflow makes it ideal for modern data center cooling designs. Its robust hardware platform delivers wire-speed performance with ultra-low latency, while advanced features like ACLs, QoS, and VXLAN support ensure seamless integration into complex environments.

Key Features :

• 32 × 40GbE QSFP+ ports

• Layer 2/3 switching with dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP, etc.)

• Front-to-back airflow for rack-optimized cooling

• Hot-swappable dual AC power supplies and fans

• IRF stacking for simplified multi-switch management

• High throughput and ultra-low latency architecture

• IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack and policy-based routing

• Comprehensive QoS, ACL, and traffic control

Specification	Details
Model Number	JL165A
Product Type	Layer 3 Switch Managed Ethernet Switch
Port Configuration	32 × 40GbE QSFP+
Switching Capacity	Up to 2.56 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	Up to 1,428 Mpps
Airflow Direction	Front-to-Back
Power Supply	Dual AC, hot-swappable
Redundancy	Fans and power supplies
Stacking Support	Yes (IRF)
Form Factor	1U Rack-Mountable
Dimensions (W × D × H)	17.32 × 20.7 × 1.73 in (440 × 527 × 44 mm)
Weight	~20.7 lbs (9.4 kg)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Software Features	OSPF, BGP, PIM, MPLS, VRRP, VXLAN, IPv6
Security	802.1X, ACLs, MACsec, RADIUS, TACACS+