Aruba JL325A HPE Aruba 2930 Series Switch 2-Port Stacking Module, 2x Expansion Slots

Overview
The HPE Aruba 2930 Series Switch 2-Port Stacking Module (model JL325A) expands the flexibility of your Aruba 2930 series switches by enabling simple, high-performance stacking. With two dedicated stacking ports and two expansion slots, this module lets you connect multiple switches into a single logical unit, simplifying management and increasing bandwidth without the need for additional uplink hardware.

Key Features

• Two high-speed stacking ports for seamless inter-switch connectivity
• Two expansion slots for future growth or additional modules
• Supports both 10GbE and 40GbE stacking configurations
• Plug-and-play design reduces deployment time
• Full compatibility with ArubaOS-C and ArubaOS-CX management platforms
• Optimized for low latency and high throughput in stacked environments

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: JL325A
• Stacking port type: SFP+ (10GbE) or QSFP+ (40GbE) depending on installed transceivers
• Number of stacking ports: 2
• Number of expansion slots: 2
• Power consumption: typical 5 watts, max 7 watts
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions: 1.75 inches (height) x 6.5 inches (width) x 9.0 inches (depth)
• Compliance: RoHS, FCC Part 15 Class B

Typical Applications

• Enterprise campus networks that require scalable stacking for redundancy and performance
• Branch office deployments where space and power are limited


• Data center top-of-rack (ToR) configurations needing high bandwidth aggregation
• Educational and government institutions seeking simplified network management
• Any environment that benefits from a single management point for multiple switches

By integrating the JL325A stacking module, IT teams can reduce cabling complexity, improve fault tolerance, and achieve higher aggregate throughput across their Aruba 2930 series infrastructure.