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HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 40G 8 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.
- 8 multi-gigabit Smart Rate ports with full Class 6 PoE support
- Modular uplink slot enables 10G or 40G expansion
- Full Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF)
- Stackable with VSF up to 10 units
- High-performance, low-latency forwarding
- Smart and flexible power management for high-demand edge devices
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1‑slot Switch is a high-end access switch designed for advanced campus or edge deployments. It offers eight multi-gigabit “Smart Rate” copper ports (1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 G) with Class 6 PoE (up to ~60 W per port), plus a modular uplink slot for 10G or 40G connectivity.
With full Layer 2/Layer 3 capabilities, stacking support, and intelligent power management, it’s ideal for powering high-demand devices like Wi-Fi 6E access points, multi-radio installations, and high-speed endpoints.
Detailed Specifications
Ports & Connectivity
- 8 × HPE Smart Rate RJ-45 ports supporting 1G / 2.5G / 5G / 10G speeds
- All 8 ports support Class 6 PoE (IEEE 802.3bt) delivering up to ~60 W per port
- 1 modular uplink/expansion slot supporting either 10G SFP+ or 40G QSFP+ modules
- Compatible with VSF stacking (up to 10 switches)
Power & PoE
- High total PoE budget (depending on configured power supplies), sufficient to feed multiple high-power devices
- Smart PoE allocation: priority, reservation, scheduling, per-port limit
- Redundant / hot-swappable PSU options (depending on SKU)
Switching & Performance
- Non-blocking architecture between access ports and uplink module
- Low-latency forwarding even under high load
- Shared packet buffer architecture to handle bursts and congestion
Layer 2 / Layer 3 & Features
- Layer 2: VLANs, STP / RSTP / MSTP, LACP, LLDP, IGMP Snooping
- Layer 3: Static routing, RIP, Access OSPF
- IPv6: Dual-stack support
- Security: ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard
- Advanced features: policy-based routing, dynamic segmentation, QoS, traffic shaping
Management & Automation
- Aruba OS / integrated 2930M software stack
- Management via CLI, Web UI, SNMP v2/v3, REST API
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
- Telemetry: sFlow, RMON, syslog, event streaming
- Integration with Aruba Central, AirWave, ClearPass
Physical & Environmental
- Chassis: 1U rack-mountable
- Cooling: internal fans, front-to-back airflow
- Operating temperature: typical enterprise range (0 °C to 45 °C)
- Power input: internal AC supply (100–240 V)
Key Features
- 8 multi-gigabit Smart Rate ports with full Class 6 PoE support
- Modular uplink slot enables 10G or 40G expansion
- Full Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF)
- Stackable with VSF up to 10 units
- High-performance, low-latency forwarding
- Smart and flexible power management for high-demand edge devices
Meta Description
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1‑slot Switch equips you with 8 multi-gigabit ports delivering up to 60 W each, a modular uplink slot, Layer 3 routing, and stacking — perfect for powering high-performance Wi-Fi, cameras, and edge deployments.
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