HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24G PoE+ 1‑slot Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24G PoE+ 1‑slot Switch (JL320A) is a modular access-layer switch providing 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ support, a single expansion slot for uplink or stacking modules, and full Layer 3 routing capabilities. It balances flexibility, performance, and power delivery for enterprise edge, wireless aggregation, or converged access deployments.

Detailed Specifications

Model & Architecture

• SKU: JL320A
• Switch family: Aruba 2930M
• Form factor: Fixed access ports + one modular slot (for uplink / stacking)
• Stacking: Supports VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) up to 10 units

Ports & Connectivity

• 24 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps access ports, all with PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) capability
• 4 combo ports (copper / SFP) — optional configuration for fiber connectivity
• Single modular uplink/expansion slot supporting 10G or 40G modules
• Console / management interfaces (serial / USB)

Performance & Switching

• Switching capacity: 128 Gbps
• Stack-inclusive capacity: 228 Gbps
• Latency: low and uniform across ports
• Forwarding rate: sufficient for wire-speed performance
• Backplane: non-blocking toward uplink module
• Packet buffering: 12.38 MB (ingress / egress split) from system spec page

Power / PoE

• PoE+ support on all 24 ports
• PoE budget: configurable; high-budget scenarios supported in dual-PSU configurations
• Support for Class 6 models (up to ~60 W per port) in certain 2930M variants
• PoE resource management: per-port priority, scheduling, and limit

Layer 2 / Layer 3 & Features

• Layer 2: VLANs, Spanning Tree (STP / RSTP / MSTP), LACP, IGMP Snooping, LLDP
• Layer 3: Static routing, RIP, Access OSPF
• IPv6: full support for dual-stack operation
• Security: ACLs (L2–L4), 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, role-based access
• Automation & programmability: REST APIs, OpenFlow, Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
• Integration: Aruba Central, ClearPass, AirWave

System & Hardware Specs

• CPU: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 1.016 GHz
• Memory: 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Packet buffer size: ~12.38 MB (ingress/egress split)
• Power inputs: Modular PSU support, redundancy optional
• Cooling: Internal fans with front-to-back airflow
• Operating temperature: Standard enterprise range
• Dimensions & weight: Typical 1U rack-mount switch size

Key Features

• 24 PoE+ Gigabit access ports, with support for combo fiber ports
• Modular uplink slot (10G / 40G) for flexible expansion
• PoE resource control, high-number port power budget
• Layer 3 routing and IPv6 support built-in
• Stackable with VSF up to 10 switches
• Robust security, QoS, dynamic segmentation and automation support

Meta Description

The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24G PoE+ 1‑slot Switch (JL320A) offers 24 PoE+ Ethernet ports, modular uplink expansion, full Layer 2/3 routing, VSF stacking, and advanced security—an ideal solution for enterprise access and wireless aggregation layers.

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