HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1‑slot Switch
October 12, 2025
HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24G 1‑slot Switch
October 12, 2025
HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1‑slot Switch
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 multi-gigabit PoE ports (1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 G) with Class 6 power
- Modular uplink slot for 10G / 40G fiber connectivity
- Supports dynamic segmentation, full Layer 3 routing, and IPv6
- Hot-swappable PSU and stacking support for scalability
- Ideal for high-density access deployments (WiFi, cameras, IoT)
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1‑slot Switch (R0M68A) is a high-performance modular access switch. It provides 24 multi-gigabit (1/2.5/5/10 Gbps) Smart Rate copper ports with Class 6 PoE (up to 60 W per port), plus a downstream uplink slot for 10/40 Gbps modules.
The switch delivers enterprise Layer 3 routing, full stacking, and integrated management features—ideal for powering WiFi 6/6E APs, cameras, and dense access-edge deployments.
Detailed Specifications
Model & Role
- Model / SKU: R0M68A (Aruba 2930M 24 Smart Rate PoE Class 6)
- Role: Access-layer switch for enterprise campus, wireless aggregation, or edge deployments
Ports & Interfaces
- 24 × HPE Smart Rate copper ports: support 1 G, 2.5 G, 5 G, 10 G over existing cabling
- All 24 ports support Class 6 PoE (IEEE 802.3bt up to ~60 W per port)
- 1 modular uplink / expansion slot supporting SFP+ or QSFP+ modules (10G / 40G)
- Stacking support via VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) — up to 10 switches
Power & PoE Characteristics
- Supports hot-swappable / redundant power supplies for higher PoE budgets
- Scalable PoE budget (depending on PSU configuration)
- Smart PoE allocation: per-port prioritization, scheduling, and limiting
- Designed to enable high-power devices like multi-radio access points and PTZ cameras
Switching & Throughput
- Non-blocking switching fabric optimized for access + uplink traffic
- Low latency across all speeds
- Packet buffering and queue architecture tuned for bursty traffic conditions
Layer 2 / Layer 3 Features
- Layer 2: VLANs, MSTP / RSTP, LACP, LLDP, IGMP Snooping
- Layer 3: Static Routing, RIP, Access OSPF, full IPv6 support
- Overlay fabric support (VXLAN / EVPN) for scalable campus designs
- ACLs, QoS, policy-based routing, dynamic segmentation, security enforcement
Management & Automation
- Operating System: ArubaOS / integrated ProVision variant
- Management: CLI, Web UI, REST API, SNMP v2/v3, Zero-Touch Provisioning
- Telemetry: sFlow, RMON, event streaming
- Integration: Aruba Central, ClearPass, AirWave
Physical & Environmental
- 1U rack-mount form factor
- Dual PSU slots for redundancy
- Internal fans with front-to-back airflow
- Operational temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C
Key Features
- 24 Smart Rate multi-gigabit PoE ports (1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 G) with Class 6 power
- Modular uplink slot for 10G / 40G fiber connectivity
- Supports dynamic segmentation, full Layer 3 routing, and IPv6
- Hot-swappable PSU and stacking support for scalability
- Ideal for high-density access deployments (WiFi, cameras, IoT)
Meta Description
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1‑slot Switch (R0M68A) switch offers 24 multi-gigabit PoE ports capable of 60 W each, modular uplinks, Layer 3 routing, and stacking—designed for high-performance campus edge environments.
| Brand | Aruba |
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