What is the switching capacity and port density of the Aruba 2930F 48G 4SFP?

The Aruba 2930F 48G 4SFP delivers 128Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with 48 autosensing 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports and 4 SFP uplink ports. This configuration provides high port density for access-layer deployments while supporting wire-speed forwarding across all ports simultaneously, enabling low-latency east-west traffic in enterprise networks.

Does the 2930F support Layer 3 routing, and what protocols are included?

Yes, the 2930F is a full Layer 3 switch supporting OSPF, RIP, and static routing protocols. It maintains 2,000 IPv4 and 1,000 IPv6 routing table entries in hardware, plus 200 OSPF, 256 static, and 10,000 RIP routes. No software licensing is required, making it cost-effective for branch and edge deployments requiring dynamic routing.

What PoE+ capabilities does the 2930F provide for access point and device power?

The Aruba 2930F 48G 4SFP model delivers up to 740W of PoE+ power across its 48 ports, enabling simultaneous powering of high-power devices like wireless access points, IP phones, and security cameras without requiring separate power infrastructure at the edge.

How does VSF stacking work on the 2930F, and what are the benefits?

Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) allows multiple 2930F switches to stack together as a single logical unit, simplifying management and providing redundancy. Stacking enables centralized configuration, automatic failover, and simplified troubleshooting while maintaining independent port density scaling for growing deployments.

What management platforms integrate with the Aruba 2930F?

The 2930F integrates with HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager for security policy enforcement, AirWave for network management and monitoring, and cloud-based HPE Aruba Central for centralized management across distributed branch and edge locations without on-premises infrastructure.

Is the 2930F suitable for wireless access point aggregation in large deployments?

Yes, the 2930F is ideal for aggregating multiple wireless access points with its 48 ports and 740W PoE+ capacity. The 128Gbps switching capacity and Layer 3 routing support high-density Wi-Fi deployments in campuses, retail, and hospitality environments requiring centralized policy management and traffic prioritization.

What is the difference between the JL260A and other 2930F variants?

The JL260A (48G 4SFP) is the base Layer 3 model with 48x 1GbE ports and 4x SFP uplinks. Other variants include the JL256A (48G PoE+ 4SFP+) with enhanced PoE+ and SFP+ uplinks, and JL254A/JL255A with different port configurations. Choose based on PoE+ power requirements and uplink speed needs.

JL260A - HPE JL260A Aruba 2930F 48G 4SFP Layer 3 Switch

Name: HPE JL260A Aruba 2930F 48G 4SFP Layer 3 Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL260A
Price: 1985 USD
Availability: InStock

Manufacturer part #	JL260A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Duplex	Full-duplex on all ports
MPN/SKU	JL260A
Category	Networking
Stacking	Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stackable
Backplane	128Gbps non-blocking architecture
Model Name	Aruba 2930F 48G 4SFP Switch
Product Line	Aruba Networking 2930F Switch Series
Product Type	Layer 3 Managed Ethernet Switch
Sub-Category	Switches
Certifications	FCC, CE, RoHS compliant
Sub-Sub-Category	Layer 3 Managed Ethernet Switches
Quality of Service	Robust QoS with traffic prioritization and rate limiting
Software Licensing	No software licensing required
Management Features	ClearPass Policy Manager, AirWave, HPE Aruba Central cloud-based management

Manufacturer part #

JL260A

Brand

HPE

Condition

New

Duplex

Full-duplex on all ports

MPN/SKU

JL260A

Weight	Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
Dimensions	1U rack-mount (height: 1.75 inches, width: 17.5 inches, depth: 10 inches)
Form Factor	1U Rack-Mount
Noise Level	Typical: 45 dB at 1 meter

Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Uplink Ports	4x SFP ports (1GbE)
Ethernet Ports	48x RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 Mbps (IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab)
Management Interface	RJ-45 management port, console port, out-of-band management

Power Supply	Dual AC power supply modules (100-240V, 50-60Hz) with automatic failover
PoE+ Power Budget	740W total (30W per port, IEEE 802.3at)
Power Consumption	Typical: 150W; Maximum: 500W (without PoE); with PoE+: up to 1,240W

Multicast	IGMP snooping, IGMP querier, PIM-DM, PIM-SM
Throughput	176Gbps (with uplinks)
IPv6 Support	Full IPv6 routing and management
VLAN Support	4,094 VLANs (802.1Q)
Spanning Tree	RSTP (802.1w), MSTP (802.1s)
Link Aggregation	LACP (802.3ad) and static link aggregation
MAC Address Table	16,000 MAC addresses
Network Protocols	SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, DHCP client
Routing Protocols	OSPF, RIP, Static routing
Routing Table Size	2,000 IPv4 and 1,000 IPv6 in hardware; 200 OSPF, 256 Static, 10,000 RIP routes

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