What PoE capabilities does the HPE R0M68-61101 provide?

It supports 24x 1/2.5/5GBASE-T PoE+ Class 6 ports with 860W total budget, enabling full power delivery to Wi-Fi 6 APs and high-performance endpoints without external PoE injectors. Class 6 delivers up to 60W per port for demanding devices.

What uplink options are available on this switch?

Modular 1-slot design accepts 10GbE SFP+ or 40GbE QSFP+ transceivers for flexible aggregation to core switches. Supports stacking modules for up to 4-unit stacks with 40Gbps inter-switch links, providing redundancy and scale.

What management features does the Aruba 2930M offer?

Cloud-based via HPE Aruba Central, on-premises with AirWave, or policy enforcement via ClearPass. Features zero-touch provisioning, Dynamic Segmentation for role-based access, and REST APIs for automation in enterprise environments.

Is L3 routing supported on this model?

Yes, provides static routing, RIP, and Access OSPF for efficient Layer 3 forwarding. Handles inter-VLAN routing at wire speed across 5G ports, ideal for branch and edge deployments without external routers.

What is the performance of the integrated processor?

Dual-core ARM Cortex A9 at 1.016GHz with 1GB DDR3 SDRAM, 12.38MB packet buffer (4.5MB ingress/7.875MB egress), and 4GB eMMC storage ensures low-latency wire-speed switching for all ports under full load.

What form factor and power options are available?

1U rack-mountable chassis with hot-swappable internal power supplies. Single fixed PoE budget of 860W scales with multi-gig ports for dense PoE deployments in space-constrained wiring closets.

R0M68-61101 - HPE R0M68-61101 2930M 24x5G PoE+ 860W L3 Switch

Name: HPE R0M68-61101 2930M 24x5G PoE+ 860W L3 Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: R0M68-61101
Price: 3835 USD
Availability: InStock

R0M68-61101 - HPE R0M68-61101 2930M 24x5G PoE+ 860W L3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 Smart Rate PoE+ 1-Slot Switch (R0M68-61101) is a Layer 3 managed, stackable switch optimized for digital workplaces with mobile users. It features 24 autosensing 100M/1/2.5/5GBASE-T PoE+ Class 6 ports delivering up to 860W PoE budget, supporting high-density Wi-Fi 6/6E deployments. Modular uplinks provide 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity for scalable aggregation. Key capabilities include static, RIP, and Access OSPF routing; robust QoS for traffic prioritization; Dynamic Segmentation for micro-segmentation; and management via HPE Aruba Central (cloud), AirWave, or ClearPass Policy Manager. With 1.016GHz dual-core ARM processor, 1GB DDR3 RAM, 12.38MB packet buffer, and 4GB eMMC storage, it ensures low-latency performance. Rack-mountable 1U design suits enterprise edge, SMB, branch offices, enabling unified secure access with modularity for growth.

24x 1/2.5/5GBASE-T PoE+ Class 6 ports with 860W budget.
Modular 10GbE and 40GbE uplink slots for scalability.
L3 managed stacking with RIP/OSPF routing support.
1.016GHz dual-core ARM processor and 12.38MB buffer.
Rack-mountable 1U design for dense deployments.
Dynamic Segmentation for secure unified access.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	R0M68-61101
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Routing	Static, RIP, Access OSPF
Device Type	Switch - 24 ports - L3 - managed - stackable
Product Line	HPE Aruba Networking 2930M

Storage

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

Compatible systems

Native stacking within 2930M series; compatible with Aruba APs, ClearPass, Central. Requires Aruba modules for uplinks.

HPE Aruba 2930M
Model: All models
Form factor: 1U rack
Generation: Current
Stackable up to 4 units via 40G modules

Best for

Enterprise Edge
Powers high-density user access with 5G multi-gig PoE+ for Wi-Fi 6 APs and devices at campus edges.
SMB Branch
Provides scalable L3 routing and stacking for small/medium offices with modular uplink expansion.
Wi-Fi 6/6E Deployments
Delivers 860W PoE Class 6 budget across 24 ports to support multi-gigabit wireless access points.
Data Center ToR
Handles east-west traffic with 5G Smart Rate ports and 40GbE uplinks for server connectivity.
Secure Access Networks
Enables Dynamic Segmentation and QoS for zero-trust micro-segmentation in mixed environments.
Cloud-Managed Branches
Integrates with Aruba Central for zero-touch provisioning and remote management.

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Ports	24 x 1/2.5/5GBASE-T PoE+ Class 6
Uplinks	1-slot modular 10GbE SFP+/40GbE QSFP+

HPE R0M68-61101 2930M 24x5G PoE+ 860W L3 Switch

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Form Factor	1U rack-mountable
Enclosure Type	Rack-mountable 1U