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.

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