HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch – 52-Port Managed Layer 3 PoE+ Switch

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