The HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 48G 4SFP Switch is a high-density, stackable enterprise access switch offering 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 fiber uplinks (via SFP). It delivers advanced Layer 2 switching with optional Layer 3 features (static, RIP, OSPF), stacking capabilities, and integration with Aruba’s management tools—all in a compact 1U package suitable for campus edge, wiring closet, and distribution deployments.
Detailed Specifications
Hardware & Switching
- Chassis: Fixed 1U rack-mountable switch
- Switching fabric: 176 Gbps non-blocking architecture
- Forwarding rate: ~112 million packets per second (Mpps)
- Latency: typically < 3.8 µs for 1G traffic
- Buffering: Adequate shared packet buffer to absorb traffic bursts
Ports & Interfaces
- 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports (copper)
- 4 × SFP uplink ports, supporting 1 Gbps fiber modules
- Console / management port(s) for local configuration access
Layer 2 / Layer 3 Features
- Layer 2: VLANs (802.1Q), Spanning Tree (STP / RSTP / MSTP), Link Aggregation (LACP), IGMP Snooping, LLDP
- Layer 3 (optional/included): Static routing, RIP, and OSPF support
- IPv6: Dual-stack support and IPv6-aware switching / routing
- Security & Access Control: ACLs, 802.1X (port-based access), DHCP snooping, IP source guard
- Stacking: Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) support (stack up to 8 switches)
- Quality of Service (QoS): Traffic classification, priority queuing, rate-limiting
Physical & Power
- Power: Internal AC supply
- Max power consumption: dependent on port usage and uplinks
- Cooling: Internal fans, front-to-back airflow
- Environment: Typical commercial operating temperature and humidity ranges
Management & Monitoring
- Operating system: ArubaOS-Switch
- Access interfaces: CLI (SSH / console), Web GUI, SNMP v2/v3
- Tools / automation: Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), scripting, templated configuration
- Monitoring: RMON, syslog, port mirroring, sFlow
Key Features
- 48 Gigabit copper ports + 4 fiber uplink ports
- Advanced Layer 2 switching with optional Layer 3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF)
- Stackable with VSF for scalability and unified management
- Comprehensive security and access control features
- Ideal for enterprise access layer, campus edge, or distribution roles
Meta Description
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 48G 4SFP Switch is a fixed 1U access switch offering 48 copper Gigabit ports, 4 SFP fiber uplinks, stacking support, Layer 3 routing, and robust security—designed for enterprise edge and campus deployment.
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