JW673-61001 - Aruba S1500-12P 12-Port PoE+ Mobility Switch

HPE Aruba S1500-12P Mobility Access Switch: 12x GbE PoE+ ports plus 2x GbE SFP uplinks, integrated AC power supply, Layer 2 managed switching for wireless access deployments.

The JW673-61001 (HP/Aruba product number JW673A) is the Aruba S1500-12P Mobility Access Switch, a compact Layer 2 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch built for campus and branch wireless mobility deployments. It provides 12 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, of which 8 support IEEE 802.3af PoE and 802.3at PoE+, plus 2 dedicated Gigabit Ethernet SFP uplink ports for fiber or copper optics (sold separately). The switch integrates a 150W AC power supply that budgets 120W for PoE and 30W for system operation, allowing it to directly power wireless access points, IP phones, and security cameras without extra injectors. As part of Aruba's Mobility Access Switch family, it integrates with Aruba Instant, ClearPass, Aruba Central, and AirWave for automated, policy-based network management. The product line has since been retired by HPE and is now sold primarily through refurbished/secondary-market channels.

• 12x auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 8 ports support IEEE 802.3af PoE and 802.3at PoE+ for powering APs, phones, cameras
• 2 dedicated Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports for fiber/copper uplinks
• Integrated 150W AC power supply, no external power brick needed
• Layer 2 managed switching with VLAN and QoS support
• Spanning Tree Protocol family (STP/RSTP/MSTP) for loop prevention
• Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) support
• Integration with Aruba Instant, ClearPass, and Mobility Controllers
• Zero-touch provisioning via Aruba Activate service
• Aruba Central and AirWave cloud/centralized management support
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3 and IPv6 management capability
• Compact fanless/quiet design suited for wiring closets and small offices

Designed as an access-layer switch to power and connect wireless access points and edge devices in mobility-driven networks.

• Powering and connecting Aruba wireless access points at the network edge
• Small-to-medium branch office and remote site network access layer
• Campus wiring closet deployments requiring PoE+ for APs and IP phones
• IP telephony deployments requiring PoE for desk phones
• Security camera (IP CCTV) power and connectivity
• Retail and educational environments needing compact managed switching
• Small data center or server room access connectivity with SFP uplinks

• Combines data and power delivery via PoE+
• Reduces cabling with integrated AC power supply
• Fiber-ready with dual GbE SFP uplink ports
• Centralized management via Aruba Central/AirWave
• Compact footprint for space-constrained installs
• Layer 2 features enable secure, segmented networks

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.75" x 13" x 8.8" (4.4 x 33.0 x 22.4 cm)
• Weight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable / desktop / wall-mountable
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Per available documentation, this switch is validated for use with:

• Aruba Instant Access Points (AP series)
• Aruba Mobility Controllers
• Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager
• Aruba Central cloud management platform
• AirWave Network Management System
• Aruba/HPE 1000BASE-T copper SFP transceivers (e.g., SFP-TX)
• Aruba/HPE 1000BASE-SX/LX fiber SFP transceivers
• S1500-12P Spare Rack and Wall Mount Kit

Note: SFP transceivers must be ordered separately; the S1500-12P uses a dedicated rack/wall mount kit that differs from the kit used by the larger S1500-24P/48P models.

• Aruba S1500-12P Mobility Access Switch (JW673A / JW673-61001)
• Rubber feet (for desktop placement)
• Documentation/safety insert
• Power cord not included (ordered separately by country)

Q: What product does MPN JW673-61001 correspond to?

A: JW673-61001 is the manufacturer part number for the HPE Aruba S1500-12P Mobility Access Switch, also listed under sales part number JW673A.

Q: How many PoE+ ports does the JW673-61001 have?

A: It has 12 total 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, of which 8 ports support IEEE 802.3af PoE and 802.3at PoE+.

Q: Does the switch include SFP transceivers?

A: No. The switch has 2 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports, but per the official datasheet the optical or copper SFP transceivers are ordered separately.

Q: What is the power supply configuration of the S1500-12P?

A: It uses an integrated 150W AC power supply that provides 120W for PoE and 30W for system operation, running on 115–230 VAC input.

Q: Is the Aruba S1500-12P still sold new by HPE?

A: No. HPE's official product bulletin marks this document and product as retired and obsolete, meaning it is no longer available for sale through standard HPE channels; it is now typically found through refurbished/secondary-market resellers.

Q: What management platforms work with this switch?

A: The switch supports CLI and web GUI management, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, and integrates with Aruba Central cloud management and AirWave network management platforms.

Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the switch?

A: Per the official Aruba datasheet, the S1500-12P measures 1.75" x 13" x 8.8" (4.4 x 33.0 x 22.4 cm) and weighs 7 lbs (3.2 kg).

Q: Can the S1500-12P be mounted in a rack or on a wall?

A: Yes, it supports 19-inch rack mounting or wall mounting using the dedicated S1500-12P Spare Rack and Wall Mount Kit referenced in the official datasheet.