What is the PoE capability of the HPE JL253-61101 switch?

The JL253-61101 Aruba 2930F provides 48x IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports delivering up to 30W per port with a total 740W PoE budget from dual power supplies. It supports PoE allocation priority, pre-standard PoE, and LLDP-MED for optimal power delivery to Wi-Fi APs, IP cameras, and VoIP devices in dense access deployments.

What Layer 3 features does this switch support?

Full L3 routing includes static/dynamic IPv4/IPv6 routes, RIP, OSPFv2/v3, VRRP, DHCP server/relay. It offers up to 192 IP interfaces, 2K ARP entries, and ACLs for traffic segmentation, enabling efficient subnet routing without external routers in campus access layers.

How is the switch managed and provisioned?

Supports HPE Aruba Networking Central for cloud-based zero-touch provisioning (ZTP), AirWave for on-premises management, and ClearPass Policy Manager for NAC. REST APIs and CLI enable automation, with firmware updates via USB or network for simplified enterprise-scale deployments.

What is the switching performance and latency?

Delivers 176 Gbps switching capacity (full-duplex) with <3.3us low latency at 64-byte packets. Non-blocking architecture ensures wire-speed forwarding across all 52 ports, ideal for high-bandwidth east-west traffic in virtualized access environments.

Can this switch stack with others, and what are the benefits?

Stacks up to 4x 2930F units via 2x dedicated 20Gbps stacking modules, forming a single logical switch with 192 ports. Provides hitless failover, unified management, and MLAG for loop-free redundancy, simplifying cabling and operations in resilient access designs.

What uplink options are available?

4x independent SFP+ ports support 1/10GBASE-X direct attach copper (DAC), multimode/singlemode fiber optics, or SFP+ transceivers. Flexible for 10G uplinks to core/aggregation or 1G fallback, with hot-swappable modules for non-disruptive upgrades.

JL253-61101 - HPE 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch

Name: JL253-61101 - HPE 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL253-61101
Price: 1012 USD
Availability: InStock

JL253-61101 - HPE 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL253-61101) is a high-performance Layer 3 access switch designed for enterprise campus and branch deployments. It features 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports supporting up to 30W per port with a 740W PoE budget, plus 4x 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks for flexible connectivity to aggregation or core layers. Offering 176 Gbps switching capacity and low latency, it supports advanced features like static/dynamic routing (RIP, OSPF, VRRP), ACLs, QoS, and stacking up to 4 units. Management is streamlined through HPE Aruba Networking Central (cloud), AirWave, or ClearPass Policy Manager, enabling zero-touch provisioning and policy-based automation. Ideal for powering VoIP phones, wireless APs, and IoT devices while providing resilient access with redundant power supplies and fan redundancy. Built for scalability in SMB to mid-enterprise environments with robust security including RADIUS, TACACS+, and port security.

48x Gigabit PoE+ ports with 740W total budget.
4x 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed aggregation.
176 Gbps switching capacity, full Layer 3 routing.
Stacking support for up to 4 switches as one logical unit.
Cloud-managed via Aruba Central or on-prem AirWave.
Advanced security with ACLs, 802.1X, and dynamic VLANs.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL253-61101
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
PoE	IEEE 802.3at PoE+; 30W/port max; 740W budget
Model	2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+
VLANs	4K IDs
Airflow	Front-to-back
Routing	IPv4/v6 static/dynamic (RIP/OSPF/VRRP); up to 192 interfaces
Stacking	Up to 4 units; 40 Gbps (2x20Gbps links)
Product Line	2930F Switch Series
Product Type	Fixed-Port L3 Managed Ethernet Switch

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Model: 2930F Series
Form factor: 1U Rackmount
Generation: Current
Native stacking within series.

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Campus Access Layer
Deploys as high-density PoE+ access for connecting endpoints, APs, and cameras in enterprise buildings.
Branch Office
Provides managed L3 switching with uplinks for SMB branches needing centralized cloud management.
PoE-Powered Devices
Powers up to 48 VoIP phones, Wi-Fi 6 APs, or PTZ cameras with 740W budget and per-port control.
Edge Aggregation
Aggregates access switches via 10G SFP+ uplinks in distributed enterprise topologies.
Secure Access
Enforces policy with 802.1X, ACLs, and dynamic VLANs for segmented campus networks.
Stacking Deployments
Stacks up to 4 units for resilient 192-port access fabrics with single IP management.

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Weight	7.49 kg (16.52 lb)
Dimensions	44.2 x 44.3 x 4.4 cm (W x D x H)

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