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What is the Aruba 2540 Series Switch?
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The Aruba 2540 Series Switch is a family of fixed-port, Layer 2 access switches designed for enterprise edge and SMB networks, offering secure connectivity, PoE/PoE+ options, and simple management.
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How many ports do Aruba 2540 switches support?
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Aruba 2540 switches are available in 8-, 24-, and 48-port models, each with uplink options ranging from 1GbE to 10GbE SFP+ for flexible network designs.
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Do Aruba 2540 switches support PoE and PoE+?
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Yes. Aruba 2540 PoE models deliver up to 740W of power per switch, supporting both 802.3af and 802.3at PoE+ for IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points.
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Can Aruba 2540 switches be stacked?
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Aruba 2540 switches support Virtual Stacking Technology (VST) that enables centralized management and single-IP configuration for up to 12 switches without dedicated stacking cables.
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What management interfaces are available on Aruba 2540 switches?
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Aruba 2540 switches offer GUI, CLI, REST API, SNMPv3, Aruba Central cloud management, and Aruba NetEdit for zero-touch provisioning and streamlined operations.
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What security features are built into the Aruba 2540 series?
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Aruba 2540 switches provide advanced security including 802.1X authentication, ACLs, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and MAC ACLs to protect edge networks.
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Does the Aruba 2540 Series support IPv6?
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Yes. Aruba 2540 switches deliver full IPv6 host and management support, multicast snooping, and neighbor discovery for future-proof network deployments.
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What quality of service (QoS) features do Aruba 2540 switches offer?
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Aruba 2540 switches offer 8 hardware queues per port, DiffServ (DSCP) and CoS prioritization, and rate limiting to ensure mission-critical application performance.
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Which software licenses are required for advanced features?
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All Aruba 2540 switches include a Foundation license for core features; an optional Advanced license unlocks enhanced routing, ACL capacity, and Quality of Service.
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What energy-efficiency features are included in the Aruba 2540 Series?
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Aruba 2540 switches incorporate Energy-Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), port auto-shutdown, and intelligent PoE power allocation to minimize energy consumption.
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Can Aruba 2540 switches perform static routing?
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Yes. Aruba 2540 switches support static IPv4 routing, enabling small site routing without the need for a dedicated router.
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What redundancy and high-availability options are available?
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Aruba 2540 switches support redundant power through PoE priority, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) and dual management VLANs for reliable edge operations.
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How does Aruba 2540 integrate with Aruba Central?
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Aruba 2540 switches connect to Aruba Central for cloud-based monitoring, configuration, analytics, and firmware orchestration via secure, automated APIs.
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What warranty and support cover do Aruba 2540 switches include?
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Aruba 2540 switches come with a limited lifetime warranty, software updates for the product life, and optional Aruba Care services for 24×7 support and advanced replacement.
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What use cases are ideal for Aruba 2540 Series Switches?
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Aruba 2540 switches are ideal for campus access, branch offices, and SMB environments requiring secure edge connectivity, PoE for devices, and easy cloud-based management.
