HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1‑slot Switch
October 12, 2025
HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24G 1‑slot Switch
October 12, 2025
HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1‑slot Switch
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.
- 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)
Description
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.
Additional information
| Brand | Aruba |
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