What is the port configuration and performance of JL260A#ABA?

Features 48x RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports and 4x Gigabit SFP uplinks. Delivers 104 Gbps switching capacity, 77.4 Mpps throughput, 3.8 µs latency (1Gbps), jumbo frames to 9220 bytes. Non-blocking architecture ensures wire-speed across all ports for demanding access layer traffic.

Does the Aruba 2930F JL260A support stacking and routing?

Yes, Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) enables stacking up to 4 units as logical single switch. Layer 3 routing includes static (ECMP), RIP v1/v2/ng, Access OSPF (one area, 8 interfaces), supporting 10,000 IPv4/5,000 IPv6 routes, ideal for inter-VLAN routing without external routers.

What management and SDN features are available?

Supports Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), Aruba Central cloud, AirWave, ClearPass. OpenFlow for SDN apps, SNMPv1-3, SSH, RADIUS/TACACS+. Per-port tunneled node to controllers, HTTP redirect for BYOD, enabling automated, policy-based deployments.

Is PoE supported and what power efficiency ratings?

PoE+ ready (up to 370W models available), IEEE 802.3at/at pre-standard. 80 Plus Silver certified internal PSU, 46.6W average draw, Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), adaptive ASIC power for reduced consumption in low-utilization scenarios.

What security and QoS capabilities does it offer?

ACLs for L3/L4 filtering, concurrent 802.1X/Web/MAC auth (32 sessions/port), Dynamic ARP Protection. QoS with 8 priority queues, L4 classification, rate limiting, large buffers for congestion management, ensuring prioritized VoIP/video in mixed traffic.

How does it handle VLANs and multicast?

Supports 4094 VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q), GVRP/MVRP auto-assignment, protocol VLANs, RPVST+. IGMPv1-3/MLD snooping for efficient multicast forwarding, VxLAN tunneling for scalable overlays in virtualized environments.

JL260A#ABA - HPE 2930F 48G 4SFP Switch Switch

Name: JL260A#ABA - HPE 2930F 48G 4SFP Switch Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL260A#ABA
Price: 1985 USD
Availability: InStock

JL260A#ABA - HPE 2930F 48G 4SFP Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking JL260A#ABA (2930F 48G 4SFP Switch) is a Layer 3 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise access layer deployments. It provides 48 autosensing 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports and 4 independent Gigabit SFP slots for flexible uplinks, delivering 104 Gbps switching capacity and 77.4 Mpps forwarding rate with 3.8 µs low latency at 1 Gbps. Key features include Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking for simplified management up to 4 units, static IP routing with 10,000 IPv4/5,000 IPv6 routes, RIP/OSPF support, ACLs for security, advanced QoS with 8 queues, and jumbo frames up to 9220 bytes. Powered by ARM Cortex-A9 1.016 GHz processor, 1GB DDR3 RAM, 4GB flash. Energy-efficient with 80 Plus Silver PSU at 46.6W average. Supports OpenFlow for SDN, Zero Touch Provisioning, Aruba Central cloud management, IPv6 dual-stack, IGMP/MLD snooping. Rack-mountable 1U form suits SMB branches, campus edges, data center ToR with high port density and resilient stacking for scalable, secure networking.

104 Gbps switching capacity supports high-throughput access.
48x 1GbE ports plus 4x SFP uplinks for dense connectivity.
77.4 Mpps throughput with 3.8 µs low latency at 1Gbps.
VSF stacking simplifies management across up to 4 switches.
Layer 3 routing: static, RIP, OSPF with 10K IPv4 routes.
Advanced QoS, ACLs, IPv6 for secure enterprise performance.

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MAC Address Table
Manufacturer part #	JL260A#ABA
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
QoS	8 queues, L4 classification, rate limiting
Model	2930F 48G 4SFP Switch
Stacking	VSF (Virtual Switching Framework)
IPv4 Routes	10,000
IPv6 Routes	5,000
Product Line	Aruba 2930F Switch Series
Product Type	Layer 3 Managed Stackable Switch
VLAN Support	4094 VLANs, GVRP/MVRP

Compatible systems

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

HPE Aruba 2930F Series
Model: Any
Form factor: 1U Rack
VSF stacking with compatible 2930F models.

Best for

Enterprise Access Layer
Provides high-density 1GbE connectivity with L3 routing and stacking for aggregating user traffic to core networks.
Campus Edge Switching
Supports PoE+ devices like APs/IP phones with QoS, ACLs for secure wired/wireless unified access.
SMB Branch Offices
Simplified ZTP and cloud management via Aruba Central for remote deployment and monitoring.
Data Center Top-of-Rack
Low-latency 104Gbps throughput with SFP uplinks for server connectivity and east-west traffic.
SDN-Ready Environments
OpenFlow support enables programmable networking for innovative overlay and automation use cases.
IPv6 Transition Networks
Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 with MLD snooping for future-proof multicast and host management.

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RAM	1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Flash	4 GB

Latency	3.8 µs (1 Gbps)
Jumbo Frames	9220 bytes
Forwarding Rate	77.4 Mpps
Switching Capacity	104 Gbps

Power Supply	Internal, 80 Plus Silver, 100-240V AC
Power Consumption	46.6 W average

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