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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