A powerful and flexible Layer 3 access switch designed for mobile-first, cloud-managed networks. The JL254A features 48x Gigabit ports and 4x 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks, delivering high performance with simplified deployment and management via Aruba Central, ClearPass, or AirWave. Built on Aruba’s ProVision ASIC, it supports VSF stacking (up to 8 switches), RIP and Access OSPF routing, robust QoS, ACLs, sFlow, IPv6, and advanced security including 802.1X, MAC/Web authentication, and RADIUS/TACACS+. With no software licensing required, this switch offers Zero Touch Provisioning, REST APIs, and OpenFlow support—ideal for enterprise edge, SMB, and branch environments requiring scalable, secure, and programmable switching.