The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 48G 1-slot Switch delivers enterprise-grade performance and scalability with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and one modular uplink slot. Built for high-performance campus access and aggregation, it supports full Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality, Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking, robust security, and simplified management through Aruba Central and AirWave. Detailed Specifications General Overview Model: HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 48G 1-slot Switch (JL321A) Series: Aruba 2930M Switch type: Modular Gigabit Ethernet access switch Ideal for: Enterprise campus access, edge connectivity, and aggregation Ports & Connectivity 48 × RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports 1 × modular expansion slot supporting optional uplink modules (10G or 40G) Console and management ports (USB and serial) Supports stacking up to 10 switches with VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) Performance Switching capacity: 176 Gbps Forwarding rate: up to 112 Mpps (million packets per second) MAC address table: 32,000 entries Jumbo frame support: up to 9,220 bytes Latency: approximately 3 µs for Gigabit speeds Fabric: Non-blocking, wire-speed architecture Power & Redundancy Modular power design supporting one or two power supplies for redundancy PoE capability on compatible models (up to 1,440 W with dual PSU) Energy-efficient design with smart fan control and power scheduling Layer 2 / Layer 3 Functionality Layer 2: VLANs (up to 4,094), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP), Link Aggregation (LACP), IGMP Snooping Layer 3: Static routing, RIP, OSPF, Access OSPF, and policy-based routing IPv6: Full dual-stack support QoS: Layer 2–4 prioritization, traffic shaping, congestion management Security & Management Access security: 802.1X, MAC authentication, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection ACLs: L2–L4 filters, IP Source Guard, Port Security Management options: Aruba Central, Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, REST API Automation: Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), scripting support Monitoring: sFlow, RMON, and event logging Physical & Environmental Form factor: 1U rack-mountable metal chassis Dimensions: 44.25 × 32.43 × 4.39 cm Weight: approx. 4.6 kg Cooling: Front-to-back airflow with variable-speed fans Operating temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C Key Features 48 Gigabit Ethernet access ports Modular uplink slot supporting 10G or 40G connectivity High-capacity 176 Gbps switching fabric Supports full Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing with IPv6 Stackable up to 10 units with VSF Dual power supply support for redundancy Enterprise-class security and automation Meta Description The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 48G 1‑slot Switch delivers 48 Gigabit ports, a modular uplink slot, 176 Gbps switching, and Layer 2/Layer 3 routing with stacking and advanced security—ideal for enterprise campus edge and access networks. Data Sheet
