What PoE capabilities does the Aruba 2530-48-POE+ provide?

IEEE 802.3at PoE+ compliant with up to 30W per port across 48x 10/100 RJ-45 ports and 382W total budget. Supports high-power devices like video IP phones, 802.11n wireless APs, and PTZ security cameras while maintaining Layer 2 performance in enterprise edge deployments.

What is the switching performance of this model?

17.6 Gbps switching capacity with up to 13 Mpps throughput. Latency measures <6.6 µs at 100 Mb and <2.2 µs at 1000 Mb, enabling wire-speed forwarding, traffic prioritization, and sFlow for SMB and branch office networks with IPv6 host support.

How many uplink options are available?

Includes 2 autosensing 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports and 2 fixed Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports for flexible connectivity to core switches or servers. Dual-personality design enhances deployment versatility in access layer topologies.

What management features are supported?

Aruba Central cloud-based, AirWave, IMC, CLI, web GUI, and out-of-band serial/Micro USB management. Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) simplifies deployment; virtual stacking up to 16 units provides unified control for branch offices.

Is it suitable for secure environments?

Enhanced access security with ACLs, RA Guard, DHCPv6 Protection, Dynamic ARP Protection, and VLAN-based security. Integrates with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager for consistent wired/wireless policy enforcement in enterprise deployments.

What power and environmental specs apply?

100-127/200-240 VAC input, 441W max consumption, 170 BTU/hr heat dissipation. Operating humidity 5-95% noncondensing at 104°F/40°C; compact 44.2x442.6x44.5 mm rack-mountable design weighs 4.58 kg with Energy Efficient Ethernet support.

2530-48-POE+ - HPE 2530-48-POE+ 48x PoE+ 382W 17.6Gbps Switch

Name: HPE 2530-48-POE+ 48x PoE+ 382W 17.6Gbps Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: 2530-48-POE+

2530-48-POE+ - HPE 2530-48-POE+ 48x PoE+ 382W 17.6Gbps Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba 2530-48-POE+ Switch (J9778A) is a fully managed Layer 2 switch designed for enterprise edge, branch office, and SMB deployments, providing cost-effective, reliable access layer connectivity. It features 48 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100 PoE+ ports compliant with IEEE 802.3at delivering up to 30W per port and a total PoE budget of 382W, ideal for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras. Additional ports include 2 autosensing 10/100/1000 uplinks and 2 fixed Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports for flexible uplinks. With 17.6 Gbps switching capacity, up to 13 Mpps throughput, and low latency (<6.6 µs at 100 Mb, <2.2 µs at 1000 Mb), it supports high-performance traffic prioritization, sFlow, IPv6 host, and enhanced access security including ACLs, RA Guard, and DHCPv6 Protection. Management options encompass Aruba Central cloud, AirWave, IMC, CLI, web interface, and out-of-band serial/Micro USB. Energy-efficient with IEEE 802.3az, fanless operation possible, and virtual stacking up to 16 switches. Dimensions 44.2 x 442.6 x 44.5 mm, weight 4.58 kg, operating humidity 5-95% noncondensing.

48x 10/100 PoE+ ports with 382W total budget.
17.6 Gbps switching capacity, up to 13 Mpps throughput.
2x Gigabit SFP and 2x 10/100/1000 uplink ports.
Low latency: <6.6 µs at 100 Mb, <2.2 µs at 1 Gb.
Virtual stacking supports up to 16 switches.
Aruba Central cloud and AirWave management enabled.

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Refunds within 14 days and replacements within 30 days of delivery with an RMA (25% restocking fee on customer-initiated returns), and every part carries our Standard 30-Day Warranty - see our return policy or contact US IT Hardware.

Featuring

Manufacturer part #	2530-48-POE+
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	2530-48-PoE+
Stacking	Virtual stacking up to 16 switches
Standards	IEEE 802.3af/at PoE, 802.3az EEE, IPv6 host, sFlow
Management	Aruba Central, AirWave, IMC, CLI, Web, OOB serial/USB
Product Line	Aruba 2530 Switch Series
Product Type	Layer 2 Managed PoE+ Switch

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Compatible systems

Native integration with Aruba management ecosystem; standard Ethernet/PoE+ hardware compatibility.

HPE Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager
Model: Any
Unified security management.
HPE Aruba AirWave
Model: Any
Network management integration.
HPE Aruba Central
Model: Cloud
Zero touch provisioning.

Best for

Enterprise Edge
Secure access for corporate branch offices powering VoIP phones and Wi-Fi APs with PoE+.
SMB Networks
Cost-effective Layer 2 switching with traffic prioritization for small-medium business growth.
Campus Deployments
Unified wired/wireless experience via Aruba Central in educational or retail environments.
PoE+ Powered Devices
Supports video IP phones, 802.11n APs, PTZ cameras with 30W/port and 382W total budget.

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Power	100-127/200-240 VAC; 441W max; 170 BTU/hr
PoE Capability	382W IEEE 802.3at PoE+ up to 30W/port

HPE 2530-48-POE+ 48x PoE+ 382W 17.6Gbps Switch

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Latency	100Mb <6.6 µs; 1000Mb <2.2 µs
Throughput	up to 13 Mpps
Switching Capacity	17.6 Gbps