HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24G PoE 1‑slot Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24G PoE 1‑slot Switch (JL320A) is a modular access-layer switch providing 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE support, a single expansion slot for uplink or stacking modules, and full Layer 3 routing capabilities. It balances flexibility, performance, and power delivery for enterprise edge, wireless aggregation, or converged access deployments. Detailed Specifications Model & Architecture SKU: JL320A Switch family: Aruba 2930M Form factor: Fixed access ports one modular slot (for uplink / stacking) Stacking: Supports VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) up to 10 units Ports & Connectivity 24 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps access ports, all with PoE (IEEE 802.3at) capability 4 combo ports (copper / SFP) — optional configuration for fiber connectivity Single modular uplink/expansion slot supporting 10G or 40G modules Console / management interfaces (serial / USB) Performance & Switching Switching capacity: 128 Gbps Stack-inclusive capacity: 228 Gbps Latency: low and uniform across ports Forwarding rate: sufficient for wire-speed performance Backplane: non-blocking toward uplink module Packet buffering: 12.38 MB (ingress / egress split) from system spec page Power / PoE PoE support on all 24 ports PoE budget: configurable; high-budget scenarios supported in dual-PSU configurations Support for Class 6 models (up to ~60 W per port) in certain 2930M variants PoE resource management: per-port priority, scheduling, and limit Layer 2 / Layer 3 & Features Layer 2: VLANs, Spanning Tree (STP / RSTP / MSTP), LACP, IGMP Snooping, LLDP Layer 3: Static routing, RIP, Access OSPF IPv6: full support for dual-stack operation Security: ACLs (L2–L4), 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, role-based access Automation & programmability: REST APIs, OpenFlow, Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) Integration: Aruba Central, ClearPass, AirWave System & Hardware Specs CPU: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 1.016 GHz Memory: 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM Packet buffer size: ~12.38 MB (ingress/egress split) Power inputs: Modular PSU support, redundancy optional Cooling: Internal fans with front-to-back airflow Operating temperature: Standard enterprise range Dimensions & weight: Typical 1U rack-mount switch size Key Features 24 PoE Gigabit access ports, with support for combo fiber ports Modular uplink slot (10G / 40G) for flexible expansion PoE resource control, high-number port power budget Layer 3 routing and IPv6 support built-in Stackable with VSF up to 10 switches Robust security, QoS, dynamic segmentation and automation support Meta Description The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24G PoE 1‑slot Switch (JL320A) offers 24 PoE Ethernet ports, modular uplink expansion, full Layer 2/3 routing, VSF stacking, and advanced security—an ideal solution for enterprise access and wireless aggregation layers. Data Sheet