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KSh 200,000 (KSh 232,000 Incl VAT)
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M Switch Series is designed for customers creating smart digital workplaces that are optimized for mobile users with an integrated wired and wireless approach.
- 24 Smart Rate ports (1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 G) with full PoE+ support
- Modular uplink slot for 10G / 40G expansion
- 320 Gbps switching fabric and ~112 Mpps throughput
- Up to 840 W PoE budget and support for high-power PoE
- Layer 3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF) and IPv6 without extra licensing
- VSF stacking, dynamic segmentation, and automation support
- Ideal for modern, high-performance campus edge deployments
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1‑slot Switch, a multi-gigabit access switch designed for intelligent campus edge networks. It offers 24 ports capable of 1G/2.5G/5G/10G speeds (Smart Rate), robust Power over Ethernet (PoE+), modular uplink flexibility, full Layer 3 features, and stacking capabilities—ideal for powering and connecting modern Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, IoT devices, and enterprise endpoint devices.
Detailed Specifications
General & Architecture
- Product Name / SKU: HPE Aruba 2930M 24 Smart Rate PoE+ 1-slot Switch (JL324A)
- Switch Series: Aruba 2930M family
- Fixed access module + one modular slot for uplink / expansion
- Designed for digital workplaces with wired + wireless integration
- Supports up to 10 chassis stacking via VSF
Ports & Connectivity
- 24 × Smart Rate (IEEE 802.3bz) copper ports, autosensing between 1G / 2.5G / 5G / 10G
- All 24 ports support PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)
- 1 modular uplink/expansion slot (supports 10G / 40G modules)
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) supported for automated deployments
Performance & Forwarding
- Switching capacity: 320 Gbps
- Forwarding rate: ~112 Mpps
- Latency: low and consistent across speeds (e.g. ~3.1 µs at 1G)
- Backplane: non-blocking fabric to uplink module
- Packet buffer: adequate shared dynamic buffer for burst traffic
Power & PoE Capabilities
- PoE budget: up to 840 W (in many configurations)
- Support for High-Power PoE (Class 6 / 60 W ports) under certain configurations
- Dual modular power supply slots (for redundancy)
- Smart PoE allocation, prioritization, and scheduling features
Layer 2 / Layer 3 Features & Routing
- Layer 2: VLANs, Spanning Tree (RSTP / MSTP), LACP link aggregation, IGMP Snooping, LLDP
- Layer 3: Static routing, RIP, Access OSPF, support for IPv6 (dual-stack)
- Advanced features: ACLs L2–L4, dynamic segmentation, QoS, traffic shaping
- Full routing & security functionality built-in (no extra license required)
Management, Stacking & Automation
- Management Interfaces: CLI (SSH / console), Web GUI, SNMP v2/v3, REST API
- Stacking: VSF support (up to 10 switches across modules)
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and template-based deployment
- Telemetry & monitoring: sFlow, RMON, Syslog, port mirroring
- Integration with Aruba Central, ClearPass, AirWave
Physical & Environmental
- Rack form factor: 1U
- Dimensions: approx. 44.25 cm × 32.43 cm × 4.4 cm
- Weight: ~4.65 kg
- Power input: 100–240 VAC, modular supply slots
- Operating temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C
- Cooling: Internal variable-speed fans
Key Features
- 24 Smart Rate ports (1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 G) with full PoE+ support
- Modular uplink slot for 10G / 40G expansion
- 320 Gbps switching fabric and ~112 Mpps throughput
- Up to 840 W PoE budget and support for high-power PoE
- Layer 3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF) and IPv6 without extra licensing
- VSF stacking, dynamic segmentation, and automation support
- Ideal for modern, high-performance campus edge deployments
Meta Description
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1‑slot Switch is a modular, feature-rich access switch with 24 multi-gigabit PoE+ ports, a modular uplink slot, full Layer 3 routing, high PoE budget, VSF stacking, and automation—optimized for modern enterprise edge networks.
| Brand | Aruba |
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