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HPE J9729A 2920-48G 176Gbps PoE+ 48-Port Switch

Name: HPE J9729A 2920-48G 176Gbps PoE+ 48-Port Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: J9729A
Price: 122 USD
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Product overview

The HPE Aruba 2920-48G-PoE+ Switch (J9729A) is a scalable Basic Layer 3 stackable switch designed for enterprise access, aggregation, and branch deployments. It features 44 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports delivering up to 370W PoE budget, 4 dual-personality 10/100/1000 PoE+ combo ports (SFP/RJ-45 shared), 2 module slots for 10G uplinks (J9731A SFP+, J9732A RJ-45), and 1 stacking module slot for up to 4 switches at 40 Gbps. With 176 Gbps switching capacity and 130.9 million pps throughput, it ensures non-blocking wire-speed performance. Latency under 3.2 µs supports low-delay applications. Equipped with Tri-Core ARM1176 processor at 625 MHz, 512MB SDRAM, 1GB flash, 16K MAC addresses, and 11.25MB packet buffer. Management includes dual-personality console, USB, OOB port. Ideal for powering IP cameras, VoIP phones, wireless APs in SMB/enterprise environments, enabling cost-effective scalability with static/RIP routing, IPv6, ACLs, sFlow for mobile-first networks.

Featuring

Manufacturer part #	J9729A
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	2920-48G-PoE+ Switch
Product Line	Aruba 2920 Switch Series
Product Type	Layer 3 Stackable PoE Switch
Routing Table	2048 IPv4; 256 IPv6 entries
Layer 3 Features	Static/RIP routing; IPv6; ACLs; sFlow
MAC Address Table	16,000 entries

Physical Characteristics

Weight	7.8 kg (17.25 lb)
Form Factor	1RU rack-mount (kits included)

Storage

Memory	512 MB SDRAM; 1 GB flash; 11.25 MB packet buffer

Processor

Processor	Tri-Core ARM1176 @ 625 MHz

Interface/Ports

Ports	44x RJ-45 10/100/1000 PoE+; 4x dual-personality 10/100/1000 PoE+ combo (SFP/RJ-45); 2 module slots; 1 stacking slot
Management Ports	1x dual-personality (RJ-45/USB micro-B); 1x USB 1.1; 1x RJ-45 OOB
Expansion Modules	J9731A (2x10GB SFP+); J9732A (2x10GB RJ-45)

Power Consumption

PoE Budget	370 W (IEEE 802.3at)
Power Supply	1x modular J9739A 165W (100-240VAC)

Network & Communication

Latency	<3.2 µs (64-byte FIFO, 1GbE)
Throughput	130.9 Mpps
Switching Capacity	176 Gb/s

Compatible systems

Native stacking with 2920 series, ArubaOS-Switch OS, modular power/modules, standard SFP for 1G uplinks.

HPE Aruba 2920
Model: Any 2920 Series
Form factor: 1RU
Generation: All
Stacking compatible up to 4 units via dedicated module.

Best for

Enterprise Access
Powers 44 PoE+ devices like APs and cameras with 370W budget in office wiring closets.
Branch Networking
Stackable design scales up to 4 units for distributed retail/branch offices with Layer 3 routing.
Campus Aggregation
4 combo uplinks and 10G modules aggregate traffic from access switches in education/government.
PoE Deployments
Supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ for VoIP phones, video surveillance in high-density environments.
Data Center Edge
Low-latency <3.2µs switching handles east-west traffic at ToR with sFlow monitoring.
SMB Scalability
Static/RIP IPv6 routing, ACLs enable secure growth without full chassis investment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the switching capacity and throughput of HPE J9729A?

HPE J9729A 2920-48G-PoE+ delivers 176 Gb/s switching capacity and 130.9 million pps throughput. This non-blocking architecture supports full wire-speed across all 48 ports, ideal for high-density access layers with east-west traffic in enterprise branches.

How many PoE ports and power budget does J9729A provide?

It includes 44 RJ-45 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports and 4 dual-personality PoE+ combo ports per IEEE 802.3at, with 370W PoE budget. Perfect for powering Wi-Fi APs, IP cameras, VoIP in PoE-heavy deployments without external injectors.

What expansion options are available on J9729A?

Features 2 module slots for J9731A (2x10GB SFP+) or J9732A (2x10GB RJ-45), plus 1 stacking slot for 40Gbps links up to 4 switches. Enables seamless 10G uplinks and scalable stacking for growing networks.

What Layer 3 features does the HPE 2920 J9729A support?

Supports static and RIP routing, IPv6, ACLs, sFlow for traffic analysis. With 2048 IPv4/256 IPv6 routes, it provides basic L3 functions for inter-VLAN routing in SMB/enterprise access without premium licensing.

What management ports are on J9729A and latency specs?

Includes 1 dual-personality RJ-45/USB console, 1 USB 1.1, 1 RJ-45 OOB management. Latency is <3.2 µs for 64-byte packets at 1GbE, ensuring responsive performance for real-time apps like VoIP/video.

Is J9729A suitable for stacking and what capacity?

Yes, 1 stacking module slot supports up to 4 switches at 40 Gbps total bandwidth. Logical stacking simplifies management as single IP unit, ideal for resilient access/aggregation in campus environments.

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