Detailed Specifications
HPE JL668A - 24-port 1GbE + 4-port SFP56 Switch
Overview :
The HPE Aruba JL668A is a fully managed Layer 3 switch built for enterprise access, aggregation or Top-of-Rack deployments by network engineers and IT infrastructure teams. It provides 24 × 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 ports together with 4 × SFP56 uplink/stacking ports supporting 1/10/25/50 GbE speeds, giving flexible connectivity for modern campus or data-center edge fabrics. With stacking capability up to 10 members via the Aruba Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) and a Gen7 ASIC architecture delivering up to 448 Gbps switching capacity and 334 Mpps forwarding rate, it fits in environments requiring scale and high throughput. The unit is rack-mountable (1U) and integrates into the Aruba AOS-CX software ecosystem including telemetry, REST-API and automation from the Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE). It is suitable for campus access layers, data-center Top-of-Rack (ToR) installs, or aggregation switch roles.
Key Features :
24 fixed Gigabit RJ-45 ports plus 4 SFP56 ports for uplinks/stacking
Up to 448 Gbps switching capacity and 334 Mpps forwarding capacity
Supports 1/10/25/50 GbE on uplinks for future-proof deployments
Stackable up to 10 switches using Virtual Switching Framework (VSF)
Rack-mountable 1U form factor with 1.73″ × 17.4″ × 12.9″ footprint
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HPE Aruba |
| Part Number | JL668A |
| Product Type | 24-port 1GbE + 4-port SFP56 Layer 3 Switch |
| Number of RJ-45 Ports | 24 × 10/100/1000 Base-T |
| Number of SFP56 Ports | 4 × 1/10/25/50 GbE SFP56 (uplink/stack) |
| Switching Capacity | 448 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 334 Mpps |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1.73 in × 17.4 in × 12.9 in (43.9×442×327 mm) |
| Weight | 9.61 lbs (4.36 kg) |
| Stack Members Supported | Up to 10 members |
| MAC Address Table Size | 32,768 entries |
| Packet Buffer Memory | 8 MB |
| Operating Temp | 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F) up to 5000 ft |
| Airflow | Front-to-back or side-to-rear (rack) |
| OS / Software | AOS-CX with built-in network analytics |
