What PoE capabilities does the HPE JL320-61101 provide?

The switch supports 24x IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports with 370W total budget (30W per port), compatible with Class 4 devices like Wi-Fi APs and cameras. It allocates power dynamically with LLDP-MED, ensuring efficient distribution without exceeding PSU limits in redundant configurations.

What uplink options are available on this model?

The 1-slot design accepts J9732A (2x1GbE SFP), J9733A (2x10GBASE-T), or J9731A (2x40GbE QSFP+) modules, enabling flexible 10/40GbE uplinks to aggregation layers while maintaining wire-speed non-blocking performance across all ports.

What Layer 3 features does the Aruba 2930M 24G support?

Includes static and RIP/OSPF IPv4/IPv6 routing, up to 192 IP interfaces, ACLs with 100 rules, policy-based routing, and VRRP for redundancy. Supports 512 VLANs and QoS with 8 queues per port for traffic prioritization in enterprise environments.

How does VSF stacking work on this switch?

Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacks up to 4x 2930M units into a single logical switch using 10GbE links, providing simplified management, fast failover (<50ms), and hitless software upgrades. Ideal for building resilient access rings without complex Spanning Tree.

What are the power and environmental specs?

Dual hot-plug PSUs (715W or 1440W PoE models) with 80+ Platinum efficiency, max 55.8W idle/446W full PoE load. Operates 0-45°C, MTBF >405 years, acoustic <42dB. Rack-mountable 1U with front-to-back airflow.

Is this switch suitable for high-density Wi-Fi deployments?

Yes, 370W PoE+ budget powers 12x 802.11ax APs at full 30W each, with Smart Rate multi-gig support via modules. Low latency (<3μs) and 12.38MB buffer handle bursty wireless traffic effectively in campus settings.

JL320-61101 - HPE 2930M 24G PoE+ 1-slot Switch

Name: JL320-61101 - HPE 2930M 24G PoE+ 1-slot Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL320-61101
Price: 2470 USD
Availability: InStock

JL320-61101 - HPE 2930M 24G PoE+ 1-slot Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24G PoE+ 1-slot Switch (JL320-61101) is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch designed for enterprise access layer deployments. It features 24x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 PoE+ ports supporting up to 370W total PoE budget (30W per port Class 4), enabling powering of Wi-Fi APs, IP cameras, and VoIP phones. The open module slot accepts dual-transceiver modules for 2x 10GbE or 40GbE uplinks, providing flexible high-speed connectivity to core/aggregation layers. With 176 Gbps switching capacity, 132 Mpps forwarding rate, dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor at 1016 MHz, 1GB DDR3 RAM, and 4GB eMMC storage, it handles demanding traffic loads. Advanced features include static/dynamic IPv4/IPv6 routing, ACLs, QoS, VLANs, stacking up to 4 units, and Virtual Switching Framework (VSF). Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans ensure 99.99% uptime. Ideal for campus LANs, branches, and SMBs requiring scalable, secure networking with low latency and energy efficiency.

24x Gigabit PoE+ ports with 370W total budget.
Modular slot for 2x10GbE or 40GbE uplinks.
176 Gbps switching capacity, 132 Mpps throughput.
Layer 3 routing with IPv4/IPv6 static/dynamic support.
Redundant hot-swap power supplies and fans.
VSF stacking up to 4 switches for resiliency.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL320-61101
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	2930M 24G PoE+ 1-slot
VLANs	512 max
Stacking	VSF up to 4 switches
PoE Budget	370W IEEE 802.3at
Product Line	Aruba 2930M Switch Series
Product Type	Layer 3 Managed Ethernet Switch
Layer Support	L2+/L3 static/dynamic routing

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Compatible systems

Native integration with Aruba 2930M ecosystem, VSF stacking, standard Ethernet transceivers; requires ArubaOS-Switch firmware.

HPE Aruba 2930M Series
Model: All models
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Current
VSF stacking

Best for

Campus Access Layer
Powers Wi-Fi 6 APs and switches with PoE+ at edge, uplinks to 10/40GbE core.
Branch Office
Provides L3 routing, VLAN segmentation, and secure connectivity for remote sites.
SMB Network Core
Stacks up to 4 units for resilient 1G access with modular high-speed uplinks.
PoE Device Deployment
Supports 370W budget for IP phones, cameras, and thin clients simultaneously.
Data Center ToR
Delivers low-latency 1G access with 40GbE uplinks for edge computing.
Secure Enterprise LAN
Enforces ACLs, QoS, and IPv6 routing for policy-driven traffic management.

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Memory	1GB DDR3 SDRAM, 4GB eMMC
Packet Buffer	12.38MB (4.5MB ingress/7.875MB egress)

Forwarding Rate	132 Mpps
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps full duplex

MTBF	>405,000 hours
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable

Ports	24x 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ RJ-45
Uplink Slots	1x open module slot (2x10GbE/40GbE)

HPE 2930M 24G PoE+ 1-slot Switch

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