Aruba 20p PoE+ 1p 40GbE Mod

Bring access switching and backbone connectivity into a single modular footprint. The Aruba 20p PoE+ 1p 40GbE Mod combines 20 PoE+ ports with one 40GbE QSFP+ uplink, giving network teams a practical way to add powered endpoints and high-speed aggregation capacity in the same chassis. That mix is valuable in enterprise edge, wiring closet, and distribution-layer designs where space is limited and port economics matter. PoE+ supports devices such as phones, access points, and cameras, while the 40GbE uplink provides the bandwidth needed to move traffic upstream without creating a bottleneck at the module edge. For architects, the appeal is architectural consistency: one modular platform, fewer discrete devices, and a cleaner upgrade path as endpoint counts rise. For procurement, it reduces the cost and complexity of adding both access ports and uplink bandwidth separately. This is the kind of module that earns its place in networks where uptime, density, and predictable expansion are worth paying for.