Quick Answer
JL724A and JL724B are identical Aruba CX 6200F switches.
JL724B is the current Canadian SKU replacing the legacy JL724A.
👉 For new purchases, choose JL724B.
JL724B replaces JL724A — no hardware changes.
Why This Matters
Procurement teams often see both SKUs and assume a difference.
There isn’t one.
What You Should Do
- Replace A with B on all BOMs
- Order B for new deployments
TL;DR
Same switch, new SKU.
For a full description on the possible reasons why Aruba has transitioned the CX 6200F series in Canada from “A” SKUs to “B” SKUs click here.