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JQ026A Overview
JQ026A is a high-performance network switch built with a modular and robust architecture engineered for optimal data flow and reliability. It offers flexible power options with both AC power supply and redundant power supply capabilities, ensuring continuous operation in dynamic network environments while providing a wide range of Ethernet port configurations.
JQ026A features advanced stacking technology and scalable design that empower enterprise networks to expand without compromising performance. Ideal for data centers and mission-critical applications, its comprehensive port options, enhanced switching capacity, and integrated management suite support intensive use cases that demand high throughput and seamless connectivity.
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JQ026A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 250 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 4 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- JQ026A
- 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
- 4 fixed expansion slots
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 640 Gbps
- Product Name
- JQ026A High-Performance Stacking Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 16.5 inches
- Weight
- 20 lbs
JQ026A Use Case
Hyperscale Data Center Spine-Leaf Deployment with JQ026A-5980 48SFP+ 6QSFP28 Switch
In a large cloud provider’s new region, network architects deploy the JQ026A-5980 48SFP+ 6QSFP28 switch (PL CODE-NT PL-NT) as the spine layer of a 3-tier leaf-spine topology. With 48 SFP+ 10GbE leaf uplinks and six QSFP28 100GbE spine interconnects, this design delivers scalable east-west traffic performance. Benefit: linear capacity scaling, sub-microsecond latency, and unified management for thousands of virtual machines and container workloads.
Ultra-Low-Latency Financial Trading Network Aggregation
A global investment bank integrates the JQ026A-5980 48SFP+ 6QSFP28 switch into its trading floor core to aggregate high-frequency trading servers. Leveraging loss-less buffering, advanced QoS and 48 SFP+ for direct server connections, plus six 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks to regional exchanges, this switch ensures deterministic latency under 400 nanoseconds. Benefit: accelerated transaction execution, reduced slippage risk, and compliance with SMBR-level timing requirements.
Enterprise Campus Core with High-Density 10GbE and 100GbE Uplinks
A multinational enterprise consolidates its campus network core by installing the JQ026A-5980 48SFP+ 6QSFP28 switch to replace aging 1GbE aggregation switches. The 48 SFP+ ports serve wiring closets with 10GbE links, while six QSFP28 ports provide 100GbE uplinks to regional data centers. Benefit: future-proof bandwidth, simplified operations via native VXLAN/E-VPN routing, and significant power/per-port cost savings.
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Product Comparison Table 
| JQ026A |  JG726A |  JH178A |  JH402A |  JG838A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 16.5 inches | 18 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 64 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 | N/A |
| IOS | IP Services | LAN Base | 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 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JQ026A | JG726A | JH178A | JH402A | JG838A |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 4 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 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 | 4 fixed expansion slots | 24-port modular design with 4 expansion slots | 4 x 1G SFP, 24 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 | Two expansion slots for module upgrades | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 250 W | N/A | 75 W | 150 W | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Dual AC Power Supply with Redundancy | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | JQ026A High-Performance Stacking Switch | JG726A High Performance Stackable Switch | JH178A Enterprise Stackable Switch | JH402A Network Switch | JG838A Enterprise 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 | 320 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 320 Gbps | N/A |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 640 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 640 Gbps | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G/10G | 10G | 10G | 1G / 10G |
| Weight | 20 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
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Awais Siddiqui
4
Consistent 25G performance.
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Jeroen Bakker
5
Reliable for high-speed workloads.
S
Saqlain Ahmed
5
Good scalability.
E
Edward Price
5
Strong FlexFabric option.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP Aruba 5980 48SFP+ 6QSFP28 Switch (SKU JQ026A)?
It’s a fixed core switch with 48 SFP+ and 6 QSFP28 ports, delivering 1.28 Tbps non-blocking throughput for high-performance data center and enterprise spine/leaf networks.
How many 10 GbE and 40 GbE/100 GbE ports does JQ026A provide?
It provides 48 SFP+ ports for 10 GbE and 6 QSFP28 ports that can run at 40 GbE or break out to 4×10 GbE or 2×25 GbE.
What switching capacity and forwarding rate does SKU JQ026A support?
The switch delivers 1.28 Tbps of switching capacity and up to 950 Mpps forwarding performance under full line rate.
Does the 5980 48SFP+ 6QSFP28 support Layer 3 routing?
Yes. Running ArubaOS-CX, it supports advanced Layer 3 features including OSPF, BGP, VRF, static routing, and policy-based routing.
Can I stack multiple JQ026A switches?
No. This model does not support traditional stacking but offers MLAG and VXLAN EVPN spine-leaf architectures for high availability and scale.
What power supplies are included with JQ026A?
It ships with dual hot-swappable 800 W AC power supplies (N+1 redundant). An optional field-replaceable 1200 W DC module is also supported.
What redundancy features does the 5980 series offer?
It includes dual AC power, hot-swappable fans, MLAG, VRRP, and non-stop forwarding to ensure uninterrupted network operations.
How is the Aruba 5980 switch managed?
Manage it via ArubaOS-CX CLI, RESTful API, Aruba NetEdit, or Aruba Central for automated workflows, configuration consistency, and real-time telemetry.
Does SKU JQ026A support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
No. The 5980 48SFP+ 6QSFP28 is designed for data-center deployments and does not provide PoE functionality.
Which operating system powers the Aruba 5980 switch?
It runs ArubaOS-CX, a modern modular OS with in-service upgrades, microservices, automated workflows, and embedded analytics.
Is the JQ026A compatible with Aruba Virtual Services Platform (VSP)?
Yes. It integrates seamlessly into Aruba AOS-CX fabrics and supports turnkey spine-leaf designs with automated provisioning.
What is the MTBF of the HP Aruba 5980 48SFP+ 6QSFP28?
The mean time between failures (MTBF) is approximately 1.2 million hours under standard operating conditions.
What warranty and support are included with JQ026A?
It includes a 1-year limited hardware warranty and 90-day software support. Aruba Care Service plans are available for extended coverage.
What cooling architecture does the 5980 switch use?
It uses front-to-back airflow with hot-swappable fan trays, optimized for efficient heat dissipation in rack-mounted data center environments.
How do I configure VLANs on the Aruba 5980 switch?
Use ArubaOS-CX CLI (e.g., “vlan <ID> name <Name>”) or Aruba Central’s GUI to create, assign, and manage VLANs in seconds.
What are typical use cases for the Aruba 5980 48SFP+ 6QSFP28?
Ideal as a spine or leaf switch in medium to large data centers, high-performance computing clusters, or campus aggregation layers.