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

The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE 1‑slot Switch, a multi-gigabit access switch designed for intelligent campus edge networks. It offers 24 ports capable of 1G/2.5G/5G/10G speeds (Smart Rate), robust Power over Ethernet (PoE ), modular uplink flexibility, full Layer 3 features, and stacking capabilities—ideal for powering and connecting modern Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, IoT devices, and enterprise endpoint devices. Detailed Specifications General & Architecture Product Name / SKU: HPE Aruba 2930M 24 Smart Rate PoE 1-slot Switch (JL324A) Switch Series: Aruba 2930M family Fixed access module one modular slot for uplink / expansion Designed for digital workplaces with wired wireless integration Supports up to 10 chassis stacking via VSF Ports & Connectivity 24 × Smart Rate (IEEE 802.3bz) copper ports, autosensing between 1G / 2.5G / 5G / 10G All 24 ports support PoE (IEEE 802.3at) 1 modular uplink/expansion slot (supports 10G / 40G modules) Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) supported for automated deployments Performance & Forwarding Switching capacity: 320 Gbps Forwarding rate: ~112 Mpps Latency: low and consistent across speeds (e.g. ~3.1 µs at 1G) Backplane: non-blocking fabric to uplink module Packet buffer: adequate shared dynamic buffer for burst traffic Power & PoE Capabilities PoE budget: up to 840 W (in many configurations) Support for High-Power PoE (Class 6 / 60 W ports) under certain configurations Dual modular power supply slots (for redundancy) Smart PoE allocation, prioritization, and scheduling features Layer 2 / Layer 3 Features & Routing Layer 2: VLANs, Spanning Tree (RSTP / MSTP), LACP link aggregation, IGMP Snooping, LLDP Layer 3: Static routing, RIP, Access OSPF, support for IPv6 (dual-stack) Advanced features: ACLs L2–L4, dynamic segmentation, QoS, traffic shaping Full routing & security functionality built-in (no extra license required) Management, Stacking & Automation Management Interfaces: CLI (SSH / console), Web GUI, SNMP v2/v3, REST API Stacking: VSF support (up to 10 switches across modules) Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and template-based deployment Telemetry & monitoring: sFlow, RMON, Syslog, port mirroring Integration with Aruba Central, ClearPass, AirWave Physical & Environmental Rack form factor: 1U Dimensions: approx. 44.25 cm × 32.43 cm × 4.4 cm Weight: ~4.65 kg Power input: 100–240 VAC, modular supply slots Operating temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C Cooling: Internal variable-speed fans Key Features 24 Smart Rate ports (1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 G) with full PoE support Modular uplink slot for 10G / 40G expansion 320 Gbps switching fabric and ~112 Mpps throughput Up to 840 W PoE budget and support for high-power PoE Layer 3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF) and IPv6 without extra licensing VSF stacking, dynamic segmentation, and automation support Ideal for modern, high-performance campus edge deployments Meta Description The HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE 1‑slot Switch is a modular, feature-rich access switch with 24 multi-gigabit PoE ports, a modular uplink slot, full Layer 3 routing, high PoE budget, VSF stacking, and automation—optimized for modern enterprise edge networks. Data Sheet