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JL624A
Aruba 8325-48Y8C 48p 25G SFP/+/28 8p 100G QSFP+/28 Front-to-...
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JL624A Overview
JL624A is a high-performance rack-mounted switch designed with a robust architecture that supports efficient data flow and superior scalability. Featuring a redundant power supply and a balanced mix of 24–48 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports, it offers excellent stacking capabilities with a switching capacity of up to 256 Gbps, ensuring optimized network performance for dynamic environments.
JL624A offers reliable Layer 3 routing and comprehensive management functionalities suitable for data centers, campus networks, and branch offices. Its competitive configuration, featuring POE+ support and advanced routing IOS with IP Services, makes it a dependable solution for businesses seeking high scalability and robust network performance.
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JL624A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 120W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- JL624A
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Product Name
- JL624A High-Performance Rack Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 11 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
JL624A Use Case
Hyperscale Cloud Data Center Spine Deployment
Scenario: A global cloud service provider deploys the Aruba 8325-48Y8C as the spine switch in a multi-rack architecture, aggregating 48 × 25 GbE leaf uplinks and 8 × 100 GbE fabric ports. Front-to-back airflow and redundant PSUs ensure optimal thermal management and uninterrupted operation in hot-aisle containment. Benefit: Delivers sub-microsecond latency, line-rate forwarding and seamless scalability to support dynamic VM workloads, containerization and east-west traffic demands at hyperscale.
High-Performance Computing Cluster Interconnect
Scenario: A research supercomputing center integrates the Aruba 8325-48Y8C into its GPU-accelerated cluster fabric to interconnect compute nodes over 25 GbE and 100 GbE links. The switch’s wire-speed performance and low-latency ASIC accelerate MPI and parallel data processing. Benefit: Achieves up to 2× faster simulation throughput and predictable jitter, enabling scientists to run complex models and AI workloads with maximum efficiency and resource utilization.
Low-Latency Financial Trading Network Core
Scenario: A high-frequency trading firm installs the Aruba 8325-48Y8C at its data center core to link trading servers, market data feeds and risk-analysis engines. The front-to-back cooling design aligns with existing hot-aisle containment, while dual PSUs provide 99.999% uptime. Benefit: Guarantees nanosecond-class switch latency, deterministic packet delivery and carrier-grade redundancy—accelerating order execution and minimizing trade slippage under peak market loads.
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Product Comparison Table 
 JL624A |  JL579A |  JL479A |  JL626A |  JL581A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11 inches | 10 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches | 11 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 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 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JL624A | JL579A | JL479A | JL626A | JL581A |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Combo | Twisted Pair | Combo | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 8 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 and 4 SFP uplink ports | 24 fixed Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 SFP uplink ports | 24 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink ports | N/A | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 120W | 85 W | 150 W | 85 W | 120W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply with Redundant Options | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | JL624A High-Performance Rack Switch | JL579A Enterprise Scalable Rack-Mount Switch | JL479A Series Stackable Managed Switch | JL626A High-Performance Network Switch | JL581A Enterprise Stackable 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 | No |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 352 Gbps | 640 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 14 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kashif Rollins
4
Handled high-density traffic without drops.
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Andreas Vogel
4
Very reliable in production.
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Usman Bridgewater
5
Clean integration with Aruba fabric.
J
James Whitmore
4
Strong enterprise reliability.
Questions & Answers
What is the Aruba 8325-48Y8C (JL624A) switch?
The Aruba 8325-48Y8C (SJKU: JL624A) is a high-performance, fixed campus core/distribution switch with 48×25G SFP28 and 8×100G QSFP28 ports, front-to-back airflow, and ArubaOS-CX.
How many ports and what types does the JL624A switch provide?
It offers 48 front-panel 25G SFP28 ports and 8 100G QSFP28 ports for flexible 1/10/25/40/100G connectivity in campus and data center environments.
What is the switching capacity and performance of the Aruba 8325-48Y8C?
The switch delivers up to 3.6 Tbps of switching capacity and 2.68 Bpps forwarding performance, ensuring low-latency, high-bandwidth packet handling.
Which airflow direction and cooling does the Aruba 8325 series use?
It employs front-to-back airflow with six hot-swappable fans for optimal thermal efficiency in data center or telecom racks.
What power supplies are included in the JL624A bundle?
The bundle includes two hot-swappable 750W AC power supplies, configured for N+1 redundancy to maximize uptime.
Does the Aruba 8325-48Y8C support redundant power supplies?
Yes. It supports N+1 redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for continuous operation and power-fail protection.
Which operating system runs on the Aruba 8325-48Y8C?
It runs ArubaOS-CX, a modern, programmable operating system with advanced automation, analytics, and RESTful APIs.
Can I stack or cluster the Aruba 8325 series?
Yes. Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) enables active-active multi-chassis link aggregation and control-plane resiliency without traditional stacking.
What are the main use cases for the Aruba 8325-48Y8C?
Ideal for campus core, data center leaf/spine, and high-density aggregation, supporting high-bandwidth applications and converged services.
Does the switch support advanced routing and overlay features?
Yes. It supports BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, MPLS, EVPN, and Segment Routing for scalable campus fabrics and data center overlays.
What management interfaces are available on the Aruba 8325-48Y8C?
It offers CLI, Web UI, Aruba Central, REST APIs, SNMP, and sFlow for unified, programmatic network management.
What QoS and security features does the JL624A include?
Supports strict priority queuing, DSCP-based shaping, ACLs, MACsec, 802.1X, and dynamic segmentation for secure, high-performance traffic control.
What warranty and support options are available for JL624A?
Ships with a limited lifetime warranty. ArubaCARE and ProCare plans offer 24/7 support, hardware replacement, and software updates.
What are the physical dimensions and rack-mount details?
Standard 1U form factor: 43.5 cm W x 44.5 cm D x 4.4 cm H. Includes 19″ rack-mount brackets and cable management options.
What is the maximum power consumption of the Aruba 8325-48Y8C?
Typical maximum power draw is 620 W (without transceivers); 750 W PSUs provide headroom for full port and module loads.
Which transceivers and cables are supported by the JL624A?
Supports 1/10G SFP/SFP+, 25G SFP28, and 40/100G QSFP+/QSFP28 modules, plus DAC and AOC cables certified for ArubaOS-CX.
How can I expand or upgrade the Aruba 8325-48Y8C?
Add VSX licenses, Aruba Central subscriptions, and compatible optical modules or DAC/AOC cables to scale ports, features, and management.