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October 12, 2025HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 40G 8 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.
- 8 multi-gigabit Smart Rate ports with full Class 6 PoE support
- Modular uplink slot enables 10G or 40G expansion
- Full Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF)
- Stackable with VSF up to 10 units
- High-performance, low-latency forwarding
- Smart and flexible power management for high-demand edge devices
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1‑slot Switch is a high-end access switch designed for advanced campus or edge deployments. It offers eight multi-gigabit “Smart Rate” copper ports (1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 G) with Class 6 PoE (up to ~60 W per port), plus a modular uplink slot for 10G or 40G connectivity.
With full Layer 2/Layer 3 capabilities, stacking support, and intelligent power management, it’s ideal for powering high-demand devices like Wi-Fi 6E access points, multi-radio installations, and high-speed endpoints.
Detailed Specifications
Ports & Connectivity
- 8 × HPE Smart Rate RJ-45 ports supporting 1G / 2.5G / 5G / 10G speeds
- All 8 ports support Class 6 PoE (IEEE 802.3bt) delivering up to ~60 W per port
- 1 modular uplink/expansion slot supporting either 10G SFP+ or 40G QSFP+ modules
- Compatible with VSF stacking (up to 10 switches)
Power & PoE
- High total PoE budget (depending on configured power supplies), sufficient to feed multiple high-power devices
- Smart PoE allocation: priority, reservation, scheduling, per-port limit
- Redundant / hot-swappable PSU options (depending on SKU)
Switching & Performance
- Non-blocking architecture between access ports and uplink module
- Low-latency forwarding even under high load
- Shared packet buffer architecture to handle bursts and congestion
Layer 2 / Layer 3 & Features
- Layer 2: VLANs, STP / RSTP / MSTP, LACP, LLDP, IGMP Snooping
- Layer 3: Static routing, RIP, Access OSPF
- IPv6: Dual-stack support
- Security: ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard
- Advanced features: policy-based routing, dynamic segmentation, QoS, traffic shaping
Management & Automation
- Aruba OS / integrated 2930M software stack
- Management via CLI, Web UI, SNMP v2/v3, REST API
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
- Telemetry: sFlow, RMON, syslog, event streaming
- Integration with Aruba Central, AirWave, ClearPass
Physical & Environmental
- Chassis: 1U rack-mountable
- Cooling: internal fans, front-to-back airflow
- Operating temperature: typical enterprise range (0 °C to 45 °C)
- Power input: internal AC supply (100–240 V)
Key Features
- 8 multi-gigabit Smart Rate ports with full Class 6 PoE support
- Modular uplink slot enables 10G or 40G expansion
- Full Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF)
- Stackable with VSF up to 10 units
- High-performance, low-latency forwarding
- Smart and flexible power management for high-demand edge devices
Meta Description
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1‑slot Switch equips you with 8 multi-gigabit ports delivering up to 60 W each, a modular uplink slot, Layer 3 routing, and stacking — perfect for powering high-performance Wi-Fi, cameras, and edge deployments.
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