J9989A Managed PoE+ Switch – High-Performance Layer 3 Networking
Product Overview: HPE Aruba J9989A 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch
The HPE Aruba J9989A is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch designed for enterprise edge, SMB, and branch office deployments. It provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and 4 SFP+ uplink ports, delivering robust security, scalability, and flexibility for modern network infrastructures.
Product Details
| Item | Details |
| Model Number | J9989A |
| Product Name | Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch |
| Brand | HPE Aruba |
| Port Configuration | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports |
| Uplink Ports | 4 x 1/10GbE SFP+ slots |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 113.6 Mpps |
| PoE Budget | Up to 370W |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 (Static & RIP routing) |
| Management | Aruba AirWave, CLI, Web GUI, SNMP |
| Stackable | Yes (Virtual Stacking via VSF) |
| Power Supply | Internal, fixed |
| Mounting | Rack mountable |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Key Features
48 Full PoE+ ports to support IP phones, APs, and cameras
4 SFP+ uplinks for high-speed network backbone integration
Advanced Layer 3 capabilities including static and RIP routing
Built-in security features such as ACLs, 802.1X, MACsec
Easy management via Aruba Central, CLI, Web, or AirWave
VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) support for simplified stacking
Energy-efficient design with low power consumption
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Ports | Uplinks | PoE Budget | Stacking | Switching Capacity |
| J9988A | 48 x 1G | 4 x SFP+ | 370W | Yes (VSF) | 176 Gbps |
| J9987A | 24 x 1G | 4 x SFP+ | 370W | Yes (VSF) | 128 Gbps |
| JL259A | 48 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 370W | Yes (VSF) | 176 Gbps |
| JL262A | 24 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 370W | Yes (VSF) | 128 Gbps |
Latest Models in the Same Series (Aruba 2930F/2930M)
| Model | Series | Ports | PoE | Uplinks | Highlights |
| JL261A | 2930F | 48 x 1G | Yes | 4 x SFP+ | Similar to J9989A with updated firmware |
| JL675A | 2930M | 48 x 1G PoE+ | Yes | 4 x SFP+ | Modular uplinks, advanced stacking |
| JL072A | 2930F | 24 x 1G PoE+ | Yes | 4 x SFP+ | Enhanced energy efficiency |
| JL255A | 2930F | 48 x 1G | No | 4 x SFP+ | Non-PoE version for cost optimization |
