Detailed Specifications
HPE J9726AS Aruba 2920 24G Layer 3 Managed Switch
Overview
The HPE J9726AS is a foundational component of the Aruba 2920 Series, designed to deliver secure, scalable, and easy-to-manage Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet switching for demanding enterprise edge, SMB, and branch office networks. This robust managed switch addresses the critical need for high-performance network connectivity, featuring a versatile port configuration that includes 20 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports and 4 x dual-personality SFP ports, providing flexibility for copper and fiber uplinks. It's engineered to provide reliable infrastructure that supports modern business applications and growing data traffic. At its core, the J9726AS is built with Layer 3 capabilities, supporting static IP routing and Routing Information Protocol (RIP) to efficiently manage network traffic and segment larger networks. With a non-blocking architecture, it delivers impressive performance, boasting a switching capacity of 128 Gbps and a throughput of 95.2 Mpps. This ensures minimal latency and consistent data delivery, even under heavy network loads, facilitating smooth operation for critical services and applications. The switch is housed in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor, making it an ideal fit for standard data center and wiring closet deployments. It supports modular stacking, allowing for future expansion and simplified management of multiple devices as network demands evolve. Management is flexible, offering both command-line interface (CLI) and web-based graphical user interface options, enabling network administrators to efficiently monitor and configure the device within an existing IT infrastructure.
