Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch Overview
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL256A) is a 52-port managed Layer 3 access switch designed for enterprise, small-business and branch-office networks. It combines 48 autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports with four dedicated 1/10GbE SFP+ uplink ports, providing high-density wired access, Power over Ethernet and high-speed fibre connectivity in a compact 1U rackmount chassis.
With a 370W PoE+ power budget, the Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch can power compatible wireless access points, VoIP phones, IP cameras and access-control devices through their Ethernet connections. Advanced Layer 3 routing, Virtual Switching Framework stacking, policy controls, network monitoring and centralized management make it suitable for growing business networks.
Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch Features
- 52 total network ports
- 48 autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
- IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at PoE/PoE+ support
- Four dedicated 1/10GbE SFP+ uplink ports
- 370W total PoE+ power budget
- Managed Layer 3 switching platform
- Static routing, RIP and Access OSPF support
- Virtual Switching Framework support for up to eight compatible switches
- VLAN, ACL, IPv6, QoS and sFlow capabilities
- Zero-Touch Provisioning for simplified deployment
- Support for HPE Aruba Networking Central and AirWave
- REST API and OpenFlow support for network automation
- Out-of-band Ethernet management interface
- Standard 1U rackmount form factor
Aruba 2930F JL256A Specifications
- Manufacturer: HPE Aruba Networking
- Series: Aruba 2930F
- Model: 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+
- Manufacturer part number: JL256A
- Total network ports: 52
- RJ-45 access ports: 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+
- Uplink ports: 4 x 1/10GbE SFP+
- PoE standards: IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at
- Total PoE budget: 370W
- Switching capacity: 176 Gbps
- Throughput: Up to 112 Mpps
- Processor: Dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 at 1016 MHz
- Memory: 1GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Packet buffer: 12.38MB
- IPv4 routing table: Up to 2,000 hardware entries
- IPv6 routing table: Up to 1,000 hardware entries
- Management: Web interface, CLI, SNMP, REST API, AirWave and Aruba Central
- Stacking: HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Framework
- Maximum stack size: Up to eight compatible switches
- Form factor: 1U rackmount
- Dimensions: 17.42 x 11.97 x 1.73 inches
- Metric dimensions: 44.25 x 30.40 x 4.40 cm
- Product weight: 9.82 lb / 4.45 kg
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C, subject to altitude limits
- Condition: New
Why Choose the Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch?
The Aruba JL256A provides 48 Gigabit PoE+ access ports in a single rack unit, making it suitable for high-density deployments supporting phones, cameras, access points and other powered network devices. Four dedicated SFP+ ports provide high-speed 1GbE or 10GbE uplinks without reducing the number of available PoE+ access ports.
Its Layer 3 routing, security controls, quality-of-service features, programmable interfaces and VSF stacking support allow businesses to build a scalable access network that can be managed on premises or through supported HPE Aruba Networking platforms.
Common Use Cases
- Enterprise access-layer networks
- Medium and large business networks
- Branch and remote offices
- Wireless access point deployments
- VoIP telephone systems
- IP surveillance camera networks
- Schools and educational campuses
- Healthcare facilities
- Retail and hospitality networks
- VLAN-segmented business networks
- 10GbE fibre uplinks between network closets
What’s Included
- HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch
- Internal power supply
- Regional power cord, depending on ordered configuration
- Rackmount hardware, where supplied
- Installation and safety documentation
