HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch is a compact enterprise access switch, ideal for small deployments or edge locations. It provides 8 RJ-45 Gigabit PoE+ ports plus 2 SFP+ fiber uplinks, integrated Layer 2/Layer 3 features, optional routing (RIP/OSPF), and stacking support—all in a fanless, quiet design suited for offices, classrooms, and branch sites.

Detailed Specifications

Ports & Interfaces

• 8 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps ports with PoE+ support (IEEE 802.3at)
• 2 × SFP+ ports capable of 1G / 10G fiber uplink
• Console/management interface (local access)

Performance & Switching

• Switching capacity: 56 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 41.7 Mpps
• Latency: ~3.8 µs on 1G, ~1.6 µs on 10G uplink
• MAC address table: 32K entries
• Packet buffer memory sized to accommodate bursts

Power & PoE

• PoE+ power budget: approx. 370 W shared across ports
• Up to 30 W available per port (depending on device negotiation)
• Power management: prioritization, scheduling, and allocation

Layer 2 / Layer 3 Features

• Layer 2: VLANs (802.1Q), STP / RSTP / MSTP, LACP, IGMP snooping
• Layer 3: Static routing; RIP; Access OSPF
• IPv6 support: dual-stack, host and routing capabilities
• ACLs, QoS (classification, queuing, rate limiting)
• Stacking via Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) — up to 8 switches

Physical, Power & Cooling

• Internal AC power supply (100–240 VAC)
• Estimated maximum power draw: ~155 W (fully loaded)
• Fanless design (no moving parts) for quiet operation
• Compact 1U chassis

Management & Integration

• ArubaOS-Switch operating system
• Management: CLI (console/SSH), Web GUI, SNMP v2/v3
• Automation & provisioning: Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) support
• Monitoring: RMON, sFlow, port mirroring, logging
• Integration with Aruba management tools (ClearPass, AirWave, Aruba Central)

Key Features

• 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports + 2 fiber uplink ports (1G/10G)
• 56 Gbps switching capacity and 41.7 Mpps throughput
• 370 W PoE+ budget to power edge devices
• Fanless, silent design suitable for office deployment
• Embedded Layer 3 routing and stacking support (VSF)
• Strong security and QoS features built in

Meta Description

HPE Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ switch delivers 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports, 2 SFP+ uplinks, 56 Gbps switching, 370 W PoE budget, fanless design, built-in routing and stacking, and enterprise-grade management for edge and branch deployment.

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