Description
The HP J9625A 2620-24-PoE+ is built for organizations that need dependable managed switching with PoE+ capability and flexible uplink options. This model provides 24 Fast Ethernet 10/100 PoE+ access ports, along with 2 10/100/1000 uplink ports and 2 Gigabit SFP uplink ports for backbone or fiber connectivity. It supports IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at PoE+, delivering up to 30 watts per powered port, with an internal PoE power supply capable of approximately 364–370 watts total PoE budget depending on the source reference. This switch is a strong fit for business networks that need to power VoIP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and similar devices without separate power adapters. The 2620 series is also described as a fully managed enterprise-class family with support for IPv4/IPv6 static routing and RIP, along with security and remote management features that help administrators control traffic and maintain network stability. For buyers searching for a reliable HP managed PoE switch, the J9625A remains attractive because it combines professional management features, uplink flexibility, and business-ready PoE+ power in a standard 1U rackmount form factor. It is especially useful where many powered endpoints are still running on Fast Ethernet access while requiring Gigabit uplinks to the core network.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number: J9625A
- Series: HP 2620 Switch Series
- Product name: HP 2620-24-PoE+ Switch
- Ports: 24 x 10/100 RJ-45 PoE+ ports
- Uplinks: 2 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports
- Expansion / fiber: 2 x SFP mini-GBIC slots
- Console: 1 x RJ-45 serial console port
- PoE standard: IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at PoE+
- PoE power: up to 30W per powered port
- PoE budget: about 364W internal PoE power
- Management: Fully managed Layer 2 with Lite Layer 3 features
- Routing: Static routing and RIP support
- Form factor: 1U rackmount switch
FAQ
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Q: What is HP J9625A?
A: HP J9625A is the HP 2620-24-PoE+ managed switch, designed for business networking with PoE+ support and managed Layer 2 / Lite Layer 3 capabilities.
Q: How many ports does J9625A have?
A: It has 24 x 10/100 PoE+ RJ-45 ports, plus 2 x Gigabit RJ-45 uplink ports and 2 x Gigabit SFP uplink slots.
Q: Is HP J9625A a Gigabit switch?
A: Not as a full 24-port Gigabit access switch. The 24 main access ports are 10/100, while the uplinks include Gigabit RJ-45 and SFP options.
Q: Does J9625A support PoE+?
A: Yes. It supports IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at PoE+, with up to 30W per powered port.
Q: What devices can be powered by this switch?
A: It is commonly used to power IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and other PoE-capable network devices. This is an application-based inference supported by the switch’s PoE+ business-access design.
Q: Is HP J9625A managed or unmanaged?
A: It is a fully managed switch built for professional network administration and business deployments.
Q: Is J9625A good for business networks?
A: Yes. It is intended for enterprise edge, branch, office, and small business environments that need managed switching, PoE+, and uplink flexibility.
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Reliable HP managed switch with solid PoE+ performance. The J9625A was clean, tested, factory reset, and ready for deployment. It worked great for powering network devices and gave us the management features and uplink flexibility we needed.