Overview
The HPE Aruba CX 4100i Switch (Part Number: JL817A) is a ruggedized, fully managed Ethernet access switch engineered for harsh industrial and IoT environments. It offers 12 gigabit RJ‑45 ports—8 with PoE Class 4 (30 W each) and 4 with PoE Class 6 (60 W each)—plus 2 high-speed 1/10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks. The switch supports Layer 2 switching with static routing, robust QoS, and IPv6, all powered by the programmable Aruba AOS‑CX operating system. Designed for reliable, fanless operation on DIN rails, the JL817A boasts industrial-grade specifications including IP30 rating, wide operating temperatures (-40 °C to +70 °C), and optional redundant DC power inputs—making it an ideal choice for mission-critical installations in smart cities, substation automation, and rugged outdoor deployments
Specification
- Part Number: JL817A (Aruba CX 4100i 12-port switch)
- Ports:
- 8 × 1 GbE RJ-45 PoE Class 4 (up to 30 W per port)
- 4 × 1 GbE RJ-45 PoE Class 6 (up to 60 W per port)
- 2 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks
- PoE Budget: Up to 360 W total (Class 4 + Class 6 combination)
- Switching Capacity: ~64 Gbps throughput (~41–46 Mpps)
- Management & OS: Aruba AOS-CX; supports CLI, Web GUI, Aruba Central, REST APIs
- Physical & Mounting: DIN-rail mountable (fanless), with rack-mount option via bracket; compact industrial design
- Power & Redundancy: Dual DC power inputs supported (via JL819A/JL820A/JL821A PSUs), with fanless, energy-efficient design
- Environmental Specs: IP30-rated enclosure; temperature range of –40 °C to +65/70 °C; ideal for rugged operation
- Features: Layer 2 switching with static routing, ACLs, QoS, IPv6, and enhanced security via Aruba Dynamic Segmentation
