Description
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Networking
The HPE Aruba 2920-24G Switch (J9726A) is a Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch that provides advanced features for enterprise networks. In Layer 2, it supports features such as VLANs, Quality of Service (QoS), and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). In Layer 3, it supports routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP), as well as IPv4 and IPv6 static and dynamic routing. The switch also has a variety of security features, including access control lists (ACLs) and network segmentation. Additionally, the switch can be managed and monitored through a web interface or through the command-line interface (CLI).
Remote Management and Monitoring
The HPE Aruba 2920-24G Switch (J9726A) supports remote management and monitoring through a variety of methods. One way to manage the switch remotely is through the web interface, which can be accessed through a web browser using the IP address of the switch. The web interface allows for configuration and monitoring of the switch’s various features and settings.
Another way to manage the switch remotely is through the command-line interface (CLI) using a secure shell (SSH) or Telnet connection. This allows for more advanced configuration and troubleshooting, and also enables scripting and automation of tasks.
Additionally, the switch supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for monitoring and managing the switch remotely. This allows for the switch to send SNMP traps to a network management system, which can be used to monitor and manage the switch from a central location.
The switch also supports remote firmware upgrade and backup configuration file via TFTP, SCP, SFTP or FTP.
Energy Efficiency and Power Saving Features
The HPE Aruba 2920-24G Switch (J9726A) has several energy efficiency and power saving features to help reduce power consumption and costs.
One feature is Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), which reduces power consumption during periods of low link utilization. This is done by putting the Ethernet PHY into a low power state when there is no data to transmit or receive.
Another feature is Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol-Media Endpoint Discovery (LLDP-MED) which help power devices to automatically discover the power requirements of attached devices and configure the appropriate power settings.
The switch also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) for powering devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras. This eliminates the need for separate power supplies for these devices.
The switch also supports port-based and protocol-based VLANs which allows the switch to automatically move ports from a higher power state to a lower power state based on the status of the link.
The switch also has the ability to schedule the power-up and power-down of the switch ports, this means the switch ports can be powered off during non-business hours to save energy.
Product Specifications about the HPE J9726A
- Manufacture: HPE
- Model Number or SKU# J9726A
- Product Type: Managed Switch
Technical Information for 24 Ports Switch
- Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable
- Total Number of Ports: 24
- 20 x 10/100/1000 + 4 x combo Gigabit SFP
- PerformanceThroughput: 95.2 MPPS
- Switching capacity: 128 GBPS
- Routing Protocol: RIP, static IP routing
- Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, RMON 1, Telnet, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, TFTP, CLI
- Authentication Method: RADIUS
- Features: DoS attack prevention, IPv6 support, half duplex mode, full duplex mode, Class of Service (CoS)
- Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.1AX
- Processor: 1 x ARM : 625 MHz
- RAM: 512 MB – SDRAM
- Flash Memory: 1 GB
Expansion / Connectivity of Managed Switch
- Interfaces: 24 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45 4 x SFP (mini-GBIC) 1 x management (RS-232) – RJ-45 1 x management (mini-USB) – Type B
- Expansion Slots: 2 (total) / 2 (free) x expansion slot 1 (total) / 1 (free) x Stacking Module slot
Power for Rack Mountable Switch
- Power Device: Internal power supply
- Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards: C-Tick, GOST, CISPR 24, IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-3, IEC 61000-4-11, IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-3, IEC 61000-4-4, IEC 61000-4-5, IEC 61000-4-6, IEC 61000-4-8, EN55024, EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 B, ICES-003 Class A, RoHS, IEC 60825-1, EN 60825-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, IEC 60950-1 Second Edition, VCCI Class A
Dimensions & Weight
- Width: 17.4 in
- Depth: 13.2 in
- Height: 1.8 in
- Weight: 11.6 lbs







