The
HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ TAA-Compliant Switch is a compact, high-performance Layer 3 access switch designed for small to mid-sized networks and branch offices. It provides enterprise-grade reliability, integrated security, and flexible management options, making it ideal for edge connectivity and IoT deployments.
Detailed Specifications
Hardware Overview
- Model: Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ TAA-Compliant Switch
- Form Factor: Fixed 1U rack-mountable switch
- Architecture: Based on Aruba ProVision ASIC
- Switching Fabric: 56 Gbps non-blocking architecture
- Forwarding Rate: Up to 41.7 Mpps
Port Configuration
- 8 × RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 Mbps ports supporting PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, up to 30 W per port)
- 2 × SFP+ fiber uplink ports supporting 1G/10G speeds
- Console and USB management ports for local configuration
Performance
- Throughput: 41.7 Mpps at full duplex
- Latency: < 3.8 µs (1G), < 1.6 µs (10G)
- MAC Address Table: 16,000 entries
- Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9,220 bytes
- PoE Power Budget: Up to 125 W shared across all ports
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Capabilities
- Layer 2: VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP), Link Aggregation (LACP), LLDP, IGMP Snooping
- Layer 3: Static Routing, RIP, OSPF, Policy-based Routing, and full IPv6 routing support
- Multicast: IGMP and MLD Snooping
- Security: Access Control Lists (ACLs), DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, 802.1X Authentication, and MACsec readiness
Stacking and Scalability
- VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) allows stacking up to 8 switches as a single logical unit
- Simplified management and redundancy across stack members
Power & Cooling
- Internal fixed AC power supply
- Maximum Power Consumption: 155 W (fully loaded)
- Operating Voltage Range: 90–264 V AC
- Integrated fanless cooling design for silent operation
Management & Software
- Operating System: ArubaOS-Switch
- Management Interfaces: Web GUI, CLI (SSH/Telnet/Console), SNMP v2/v3, REST API
- Automation: Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), integration with Aruba Central and AirWave
- Monitoring: RMON, Syslog, sFlow, Port Mirroring
Physical Characteristics
- Dimensions: 1.73 × 10 × 10 inches (H × W × D)
- Weight: ~2.0 kg
- Rack Mount Kit: Included
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C
Key Features
- 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports and 2 SFP+ uplinks for flexible connectivity
- 56 Gbps switching fabric with 41.7 Mpps throughput
- VSF stacking support for scalability and redundancy
- Layer 3 routing and IPv6 support without additional licensing
- Advanced security and QoS for enterprise edge and branch networks
- Compact, fanless, and energy-efficient design
Meta Description
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ TAA-Compliant Switch delivers 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports, 2 SFP+ uplinks, Layer 3 routing, VSF stacking, and integrated management in a compact, silent, and secure design — ideal for enterprise edge and branch deployments.
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