The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1‑slot Switch is a high-end access switch designed for advanced campus or edge deployments. It offers eight multi-gigabit “Smart Rate” copper ports (1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 G) with Class 6 PoE (up to ~60 W per port), plus a modular uplink slot for 10G or 40G connectivity. With full Layer 2/Layer 3 capabilities, stacking support, and intelligent power management, it’s ideal for powering high-demand devices like Wi-Fi 6E access points, multi-radio installations, and high-speed endpoints. Detailed Specifications Ports & Connectivity 8 × HPE Smart Rate RJ-45 ports supporting 1G / 2.5G / 5G / 10G speeds All 8 ports support Class 6 PoE (IEEE 802.3bt) delivering up to ~60 W per port 1 modular uplink/expansion slot supporting either 10G SFP or 40G QSFP modules Compatible with VSF stacking (up to 10 switches) Power & PoE High total PoE budget (depending on configured power supplies), sufficient to feed multiple high-power devices Smart PoE allocation: priority, reservation, scheduling, per-port limit Redundant / hot-swappable PSU options (depending on SKU) Switching & Performance Non-blocking architecture between access ports and uplink module Low-latency forwarding even under high load Shared packet buffer architecture to handle bursts and congestion Layer 2 / Layer 3 & Features Layer 2: VLANs, STP / RSTP / MSTP, LACP, LLDP, IGMP Snooping Layer 3: Static routing, RIP, Access OSPF IPv6: Dual-stack support Security: ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard Advanced features: policy-based routing, dynamic segmentation, QoS, traffic shaping Management & Automation Aruba OS / integrated 2930M software stack Management via CLI, Web UI, SNMP v2/v3, REST API Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) Telemetry: sFlow, RMON, syslog, event streaming Integration with Aruba Central, AirWave, ClearPass Physical & Environmental Chassis: 1U rack-mountable Cooling: internal fans, front-to-back airflow Operating temperature: typical enterprise range (0 °C to 45 °C) Power input: internal AC supply (100–240 V) Key Features 8 multi-gigabit Smart Rate ports with full Class 6 PoE support Modular uplink slot enables 10G or 40G expansion Full Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF) Stackable with VSF up to 10 units High-performance, low-latency forwarding Smart and flexible power management for high-demand edge devices Meta Description The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1‑slot Switch equips you with 8 multi-gigabit ports delivering up to 60 W each, a modular uplink slot, Layer 3 routing, and stacking — perfect for powering high-performance Wi-Fi, cameras, and edge deployments. Data Sheet
