HPE ProCurve J9085A Switch 2610-24 (Layer 2 Switch)

J9085A is the HPE ProCurve Switch 2610-24, a fixed-configuration Fast Ethernet switch designed for enterprise access-layer networking. Despite sometimes being labeled as “Layer 3,” this model is primarily a Layer 2 switch, with only limited Layer 3 features (such as static routing in some firmware versions).

It is commonly used in small-to-medium business networks and campus edge deployments.

Key Features

• 24 × 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports
• 2 × dual-personality Gigabit uplink ports (RJ-45 or SFP)
• Layer 2 switching:
  • VLANs (802.1Q)
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP)
  • Link aggregation (LACP)
• Limited Layer 3 features (basic static routing depending on firmware)
• Fanless or low-noise design (environment dependent)
• Web and CLI management
• Designed for enterprise access layer

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: J9085A
• Series: HP ProCurve 2610
• Ports:
  • 24 × 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
  • 2 × Gigabit uplinks (combo RJ-45/SFP)
• Switching Type: Layer 2 (with limited Layer 3 features)
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Management: CLI, web interface, SNMP
• Use Case: Access-layer switching in SMB and enterprise networks