Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ Switch Overview
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 24G PoE+ Switch (JL255A) is a 28-port managed Layer 3 access switch built for enterprise, small-business and branch-office networks. It combines 24 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ RJ-45 ports with four dedicated 1GbE SFP uplink slots, providing reliable copper access and flexible fibre connectivity in a compact 1U rackmount design.
With a 370W PoE+ power budget, the Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ Switch can power compatible wireless access points, VoIP phones, IP cameras and other network devices through their Ethernet connections. Advanced management, security, quality-of-service and Virtual Switching Framework capabilities make it suitable for organizations that need a scalable and centrally managed wired network.
Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ Switch Features
- 28 total network ports
- 24 autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
- IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support on all 24 RJ-45 access ports
- Four dedicated 100/1000 SFP uplink slots
- 370W total PoE+ power budget
- Managed Layer 3 switching platform
- HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Framework support
- Stacking support for up to eight compatible switches
- Static, RIP and Access OSPF routing capabilities
- VLAN, ACL, QoS and IPv6 support
- Zero-Touch Provisioning for streamlined deployment
- Support for HPE Aruba Networking Central and AirWave management
- Standard 1U rackmount form factor
- No additional software licensing required for core switch features
Aruba 2930F JL261A Specifications
- Manufacturer: HPE Aruba Networking
- Product series: Aruba 2930F
- Model: 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP
- Manufacturer part number: JL255A
- Total network ports: 28
- RJ-45 access ports: 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T
- Expansion and uplink ports: 4 x 100/1000 SFP
- Power over Ethernet: IEEE 802.3at PoE+
- PoE power budget: 370W
- Switching capacity: 56 Gbps
- Throughput: Up to 41.7 Mpps
- MAC address table: 32,768 entries
- IPv4 routing table: Up to 2,000 hardware entries
- IPv6 routing table: Up to 1,000 hardware entries
- Processor: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 at 1016 MHz
- Memory: 1GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Storage: 4GB eMMC
- Packet buffer: Approximately 12.38MB
- Console interface: Dual-personality RJ-45 or USB Micro-B serial console
- Stacking: HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Framework
- Maximum stack size: Up to eight compatible members
- Form factor: 1U rackmount
- Dimensions: 17.42 x 11.98 x 1.73 inches
- Dimensions metric: 44.25 x 30.42 x 4.39 cm
- Product weight: 8.6 lb / 3.9 kg
- Input voltage: 100–127V or 200–240V AC
- Maximum power rating: 445W
- Idle power consumption: Approximately 36.8W
- Airflow: Side-to-side
- Condition: New
Why Choose the Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ Switch?
The Aruba 2930F combines a substantial 370W PoE budget with 24 Gigabit access ports, making it a practical choice for networks supporting wireless access points, phones, cameras and other powered endpoints. Four dedicated SFP ports allow fibre or copper uplinks without using any of the 24 PoE+ access ports.
Its Layer 3 feature set, policy controls, quality-of-service capabilities and VSF stacking support provide room for network growth. Organizations can deploy a single switch at a branch location or combine compatible 2930F switches into a larger logical stack for simplified administration.
Common Use Cases
- Enterprise access-layer networks
- Small and medium-sized business networks
- Branch and remote offices
- Wireless access point deployments
- VoIP telephone systems
- IP surveillance camera networks
- Schools and educational facilities
- Healthcare and professional offices
- Retail and hospitality networks
- VLAN-segmented wired networks
- Fibre-connected network closets
What’s Included
- HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP Switch
- Internal power supply
- Rackmount hardware, where supplied by the manufacturer
- Power cord appropriate to the ordered regional configuration
- Installation and safety documentation
