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.

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