J9986A 24-Port Gigabit POE+ Switch for Enterprise Networks
Product Overview
The HPE Aruba J9986A is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), designed for high-performance access layer deployments in campus networks and enterprise edge environments. This Layer 3 switch offers flexible stacking, robust security features, and centralized management, making it ideal for growing business networks.
Product Features
24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ support
4 Dual-Personality (RJ45/SFP) ports
Advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities
Static and RIP routing, Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Modular stacking with up to 4 switches
Energy-efficient with IEEE 802.3az support
Enterprise-class security with MACsec, DHCP snooping, and more
Simplified management via Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, and Aruba AirWave
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Product Model | J9986A |
| Product Series | Aruba 2920 Series |
| Ports | 24 x RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ |
| Uplink Ports | 4 Dual-Personality ports (RJ-45 or SFP) |
| PoE Budget | Up to 370W |
| Switching Capacity | 100 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 74.4 Mpps |
| Layer | Layer 2 and Layer 3 Lite |
| Stackable | Yes, up to 4 switches |
| Management | CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, AirWave |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 44.25 x 36.83 x 4.39 cm |
| Weight | 4.3 kg |
| Power Supply | Internal, hot-swappable |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Ports | Uplink Ports | PoE Support | Stacking | Layer |
| J9986A | 24 x GE PoE+ | 4 x Dual-Personality | Yes | Yes | L3 |
| J9987A | 48 x GE PoE+ | 4 x Dual-Personality | Yes | Yes | L3 |
| J9727A | 24 x GE | 4 x SFP | No | Yes | L3 |
| J9728A | 48 x GE | 4 x SFP | No | Yes | L3 |
| JL320A | 24 x GE PoE+ | 4 x SFP+ | Yes | Yes | L3 |
Latest Models in the Series
| Model | Ports | Uplink Ports | PoE Support | Stacking | Layer |
| JL320A | 24 x GE PoE+ | 4 x SFP+ | Yes | Yes | L3 |
| JL321A | 48 x GE PoE+ | 4 x SFP+ | Yes | Yes | L3 |
| JL256A | 24 x GE | 4 x SFP+ | No | Yes | L3 |
