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JH184A Overview
JH184A is a high-performance network switch built on a robust modular architecture that ensures reliable connectivity and effective data routing. It offers versatile power options with redundant and AC power supply choices while featuring a comprehensive mix of Ethernet and SFP ports, delivering the flexibility required for modern networking environments.
JH184A supports stacking to enhance scalability and simplify management in growing networks, ensuring high throughput and low latency performance. Designed for diverse use cases including enterprise data centers, campus networks, and industrial automation, this switch is engineered to optimize network traffic and improve overall system efficiency.
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JH184A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 60 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- JH184A
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 Ethernet ports, 4 SFP slots
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Product Name
- JH184A High-Performance Stackable Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Weight
- 8 lbs
JH184A Use Case
Data Center Spine-Leaf Aggregation with JH184A-5930 24P CONV PORT AND 2P QSFP+ MOD PL-NC
In a mid-size cloud provider’s leaf-spine architecture, deploying the JH184A-5930 24P CONV PORT AND 2P QSFP+ MOD PL-NC consolidates 24 1/10GbE SFP+ server connections and dual 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks. The result is up to 80 Gbps of non-blocking uplink bandwidth, 30% fewer cables, and sub-5 µs east-west latency for virtualized workloads, ensuring scalable throughput and streamlined operations.
Enterprise Campus Edge Convergence with JH184A-5930 24P CONV PORT AND 2P QSFP+ MOD PL-NC
At a multi-building corporate campus, the JH184A-5930 24P CONV PORT AND 2P QSFP+ MOD PL-NC offers 24 PoE+ SFP ports for wireless APs and IP phones plus two 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks to the core switch. This delivers up to 720 W of PoE budget, high-density user connectivity, and future 25 GbE upgrades—simplifying edge deployments and reducing management overhead.
High-Frequency Trading Fabric Powered by JH184A-5930 24P CONV PORT AND 2P QSFP+ MOD PL-NC
In a global trading firm’s network, the JH184A-5930 24P CONV PORT AND 2P QSFP+ MOD PL-NC provides each trading server with a dedicated 10 GbE SFP+ port and leverages dual 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks. This configuration ensures deterministic packet delivery with sub-microsecond latency, maximizes order execution speed, and offers active-active uplink resilience for mission-critical financial transactions.
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Product Comparison Table 
| JH184A |  JH183A |  JH180A |  JH182A |  JH181A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12 inches | 12 inches | 17 inches | 12.0 inches | 12 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 32 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JH184A | JH183A | JH180A | JH182A | JH181A |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Combo | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 Ethernet ports, 4 SFP slots | 24 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink expansion slots | Modular port configuration available | 2 modular expansion slots available for network modules | Modular expansion slot for optional network modules |
| Power Consumption | 60 W | 60 W | 120 W | 65 W | 120 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply with optional redundant module | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | JH184A High-Performance Stackable Switch | JH183A Enterprise Managed Switch | JH180A High-Performance Enterprise Switch | JH182A High-Performance Managed Switch | JH181A NextGen Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G / 10G |
| Weight | 8 lbs | 8 lbs | 15 lbs | 10 lbs | 12 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Haris Latif
4
Stable throughput across ports.
A
Anton Weiss
4
Predictable performance.
S
Sohail Iqbal
5
Integrated cleanly with chassis.
E
Edward Turner
5
Reliable module choice.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 5930 24P Conv Port and 2P QSFP+ Module (JH184A)?
The HPE 5930 24P Conv Port and 2P QSFP+ Module (SKU JH184A) is a compact 1U fixed-port switch offering 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and two 40Gbps QSFP+ uplink ports for high-performance campus and data center networks.
What are the key features of the JH184A switch?
Key features include 1.44 Tbps switching capacity, wire-speed Layer 2/3 forwarding, MLAG, VXLAN, policy-based routing, and seamless stacking up to eight units.
How many and what type of ports does the HPE 5930 JH184A provide?
The HPE 5930 JH184A provides 24 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports and two QSFP+ 40 Gbps ports for high-speed uplinks.
What uplink capabilities are supported on the two QSFP+ ports?
Each QSFP+ port supports 40 GbE native links or can be broken out into four 10 GbE connections using QSFP+-to-SFP+ DAC or fiber breakout cables.
Are modules and power supplies hot-swappable on the 5930 switch?
Yes, both power supplies are hot-swappable for uninterrupted operation, and uplink connections can be changed without powering down the switch.
Which transceiver modules are compatible with the QSFP+ uplink ports?
The QSFP+ uplinks support HPE and third-party QSFP+ SR4, LR4, PSM4 optics and direct-attach copper (DAC) cables.
What is the maximum stacking capacity for the HPE 5930 series?
You can stack up to eight HPE 5930 switches using 40 Gbps Smart Rate stacking cables, creating a single logical switch with 11.52 Tbps of capacity.
What power supply options and consumption specs does JH184A offer?
It ships with dual hot-swappable 400 W AC power supplies and consumes approximately 180 W under typical load.
Which management interfaces are available on the 5930 switch?
Management interfaces include a serial console port, an RJ-45 out-of-band Ethernet port, SSH/HTTPS CLI, SNMP, RMON, and HPE Intelligent Management Center integration.
Which network protocols and features does the HPE 5930 support?
The switch supports Spanning Tree (RSTP, MSTP), MLAG, LACP, OSPF, BGP, RIP, VRF-Lite, IPv4/IPv6 routing, ACLs, and QoS.
What warranty and support options are included with SKU JH184A?
JH184A includes a lifetime limited warranty with next-business-day advance replacement and three years of 24×7 phone support.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the HPE 5930 module?
The switch measures 440 × 380 × 43 mm (W×D×H), fits in a 1U rack space, and weighs approximately 5.5 kg.
What are the operating temperature and environmental requirements?
The 5930 operates in 0 °C to 45 °C ambient temperature, 10%–90% non-condensing humidity, and up to 5,000 m altitude.
How do I install the HPE 5930 24P Conv Port and 2P QSFP+ Module?
Mount the switch in a standard 19-inch rack using the included brackets, connect AC power, uplink cables, and access the console or web interface for initial setup.
Is JH184A compatible with HPE Aruba OS and management tools?
Yes, the 5930 runs Aruba OS-CX, integrates with Aruba AirWave, Cloud Posture Management, and HPE Intelligent Management Center for centralized control.
Does the HPE 5930 support advanced Layer 3 routing features?
Yes, it supports dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, RIP), VRF, policy-based routing, PIM multicast, and hardware-accelerated ACLs.
How can I update the firmware on my HPE 5930 switch?
Firmware can be updated via the web GUI, CLI using TFTP/FTP, or through HPE IMC with minimal network disruption.