HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1‑slot Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1‑slot Switch (R0M68A) is a high-performance modular access switch. It provides 24 multi-gigabit (1/2.5/5/10 Gbps) Smart Rate copper ports with Class 6 PoE (up to 60 W per port), plus a downstream uplink slot for 10/40 Gbps modules. The switch delivers enterprise Layer 3 routing, full stacking, and integrated management features—ideal for powering WiFi 6/6E APs, cameras, and dense access-edge deployments. Detailed Specifications Model & Role Model / SKU: R0M68A (Aruba 2930M 24 Smart Rate PoE Class 6) Role: Access-layer switch for enterprise campus, wireless aggregation, or edge deployments Ports & Interfaces 24 × HPE Smart Rate copper ports: support 1 G, 2.5 G, 5 G, 10 G over existing cabling All 24 ports support Class 6 PoE (IEEE 802.3bt up to ~60 W per port) 1 modular uplink / expansion slot supporting SFP or QSFP modules (10G / 40G) Stacking support via VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) — up to 10 switches Power & PoE Characteristics Supports hot-swappable / redundant power supplies for higher PoE budgets Scalable PoE budget (depending on PSU configuration) Smart PoE allocation: per-port prioritization, scheduling, and limiting Designed to enable high-power devices like multi-radio access points and PTZ cameras Switching & Throughput Non-blocking switching fabric optimized for access uplink traffic Low latency across all speeds Packet buffering and queue architecture tuned for bursty traffic conditions Layer 2 / Layer 3 Features Layer 2: VLANs, MSTP / RSTP, LACP, LLDP, IGMP Snooping Layer 3: Static Routing, RIP, Access OSPF, full IPv6 support Overlay fabric support (VXLAN / EVPN) for scalable campus designs ACLs, QoS, policy-based routing, dynamic segmentation, security enforcement Management & Automation Operating System: ArubaOS / integrated ProVision variant Management: CLI, Web UI, REST API, SNMP v2/v3, Zero-Touch Provisioning Telemetry: sFlow, RMON, event streaming Integration: Aruba Central, ClearPass, AirWave Physical & Environmental 1U rack-mount form factor Dual PSU slots for redundancy Internal fans with front-to-back airflow Operational temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C Key Features 24 Smart Rate multi-gigabit PoE ports (1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 G) with Class 6 power Modular uplink slot for 10G / 40G fiber connectivity Supports dynamic segmentation, full Layer 3 routing, and IPv6 Hot-swappable PSU and stacking support for scalability Ideal for high-density access deployments (WiFi, cameras, IoT) Meta Description The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1‑slot Switch (R0M68A) switch offers 24 multi-gigabit PoE ports capable of 60 W each, modular uplinks, Layer 3 routing, and stacking—designed for high-performance campus edge environments. Data Sheet