What port configuration does the HPE JL323-61101 provide?

The JL323-61101 Aruba 2930M features 36x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports (740W budget), 8x HPE Smart Rate PoE+ ports (2.5/5GbE compliant with 802.3bz), and 4x dual-rate 1/10G SFP+ uplinks. Modular slot supports 40GbE QSFP+ for high-bandwidth aggregation.

What is the switching capacity and latency performance?

Offers full-duplex non-blocking architecture with low latency: <2.8μs for 1GbE (64-byte packets), <1.8μs for 10GbE. Supports wire-speed L3 routing, ACLs up to 2K, and QoS for prioritized traffic in dense enterprise environments.

Is it suitable for Wi-Fi 6 deployments?

Yes, 8x Smart Rate ports deliver multi-gigabit speeds (100/1000/2.5G/5G) matching Wi-Fi 6/6E AP requirements, with PoE++ support up to 60W per port. Enables high-density wireless without copper recabling.

What management options are available?

Supports Aruba Central cloud management for zero-touch provisioning, plus CLI, Web UI, and REST APIs. Stackable up to 4 switches as logical unit with single IP for simplified operations across campus or branch.

What power and environmental specs apply?

Max power draw 1050W with dual hot-swappable PSUs (740W PoE budget). Operates 0-45°C, acoustic optimized fans, front-to-back airflow. Rack-mountable 1U fits standard 19-inch cabinets.

Does it support advanced L3 features?

Full L3 routing: static/OSPF/BGP, VRRP, PIM, IPv6. Security via RADIUS, 802.1X, MACsec. Throughput scales with modular uplinks for spine-leaf or collapsed core designs.

JL323-61101 - HPE 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1-slot Switch

Name: JL323-61101 - HPE 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1-slot Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL323-61101
Price: 1800 USD
Availability: InStock

JL323-61101 - HPE 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1-slot Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1-slot Switch (JL323-61101) provides agile, scalable Layer 3 switching for enterprise campus, data center edge, and branch deployments. It features 36x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports delivering up to 30W per port, 8x HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit PoE+ ports supporting IEEE 802.3bz 2.5/5GbE for high-performance Wi-Fi 6/6E access, and 4x 1/10G SFP+ uplinks with modular expansion to 40GbE QSFP+. Rack-mountable in 1U form factor, it offers stackable architecture for simplified management, low latency (<2.8μs at 1GbE), IPv6 readiness, and advanced features like progressive forwarding, ACLs, and QoS. Ideal for high-density PoE environments requiring future-proof multi-gigabit connectivity and seamless integration with Aruba Central cloud management.

36x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with 740W budget.
8x HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit PoE+ ports up to 5GbE.
4x 1/10G SFP+ uplinks expandable to 40GbE QSFP+.
Low latency: <2.8μs at 1GbE, <1.8μs at 10GbE.
Layer 3 managed with stacking for up to 4 units.
IPv6 ready with progressive forwarding and QoS.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL323-61101
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
IPv6	Fully compliant and ready
Model	2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1-slot
Stacking	Up to 4 switches, 40Gbps links
Management	Aruba Central, CLI, SNMP, REST API
Product Line	2930M
Product Type	L3 Managed Stackable Ethernet Switch
Layer Support	L2/L3 static/dynamic routing (OSPF, VRRP)

Network & Communication

Compatible systems

Broad Ethernet ecosystem compatibility; optimized for Aruba CX and AirWave integration.

HPE Aruba CX Series
Model: Any
Interoperable via standard Ethernet.
System
Stackable with other 2930M models.

Best for

Campus Edge
Powers high-density PoE+ devices like Wi-Fi 6 APs and IP cameras with Smart Rate ports for multi-gigabit access.
Data Center ToR
Provides 10/40GbE uplinks and low-latency L3 routing for server connectivity in scalable spine-leaf fabrics.
Branch Office
Stackable design simplifies management across distributed sites with unified PoE+ powering and security.
Wi-Fi 6/6E Deployments
HPE Smart Rate ports support 2.5/5GbE for next-gen access points without cabling upgrades.
High-Density PoE
Delivers 740W PoE budget for extensive endpoint connectivity in conference rooms and classrooms.

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Latency	1GbE: <2.8µs \| 10GbE: <1.8µs (64-byte packets)
Switching Capacity	Full non-blocking, model-specific up to 176Gbps

PoE Budget	740W with 1050W PSU
PoE Support	IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (30W/port) \| 802.3bt PoE++ up to 60W on Smart Rate
Power Supply	Dual hot-swap 740W/1050W PoE

HPE 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1-slot Switch

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