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HPE Aruba 2930F 8-port PoE+ switch, 1U rack-mountable, silver metal chassis

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HPE JL258A#ABA Aruba 2930F 8 Port PoE+ 2SFP+ network switch

SKU CH-XJ8H-0YBWJ MPN JL258A#ABA

An 8-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with two 10G SFP+ uplinks, basic Layer 3 routing and rack or desktop mounting

  • Weight10.85
  • 8 ports with PoE+ power devices directly
  • Two 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed aggregation
  • Layer 3 routing enables inter-VLAN traffic
  • ProVision ASIC supports programmable SDN applications
  • 1U rack or desktop mount fits any space

Aruba 2930F 8-port PoE+ switch

The HPE Aruba 2930F JL258A#ABA is a manageable Layer 3 access switch with eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and two SFP+ uplink slots. It delivers PoE+ power for devices such as wireless access points and IP phones. The switch suits enterprise edge, SMB and branch office networks needing a consistent wired and wireless experience.

Upgrading from unmanaged or non-PoE access switches

The jump is worth it when you need basic Layer 3 routing, RIP support and robust QoS for voice and video traffic. It also adds programmable ASIC performance for SDN applications and automatic configuration with Aruba access points. Buyers who require only simple plug-and-play connectivity without VLANs or routing will not benefit from the added management features.

Installation and common issues

The 1U form factor fits standard racks or sits on a desktop. Twisted-pair and optical-fiber media are both supported through the fixed ports and SFP+ slots. Typical problems include mismatched SFP+ modules, exceeding the total PoE+ power budget across all eight ports, and leaving the default management credentials unchanged after first login.

Highlights

  • 8 ports with PoE+ power devices directly
  • Two 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed aggregation
  • Layer 3 routing enables inter-VLAN traffic
  • ProVision ASIC supports programmable SDN applications
  • 1U rack or desktop mount fits any space

Specifications

BrandHPE
ModelJL258A#ABA
Weight10.85
Shipping weight5.47 kg
Package size559 × 381 × 159 mm

Questions about this item

What mounting options suit the 1U high, rack-mountable and desktop chassis?

The switch is 1U high and can be installed in a standard rack or placed on a desktop surface.

What is the common mistake when installing the 8 PoE+ ports and 2 SFP+ uplinks?

Forgetting to enable PoE+ on the port before connecting a powered device, so the device never receives power.

Which component will need replacement after several years of continuous PoE+ operation?

The internal power supply unit is the part most likely to require replacement after extended PoE+ use.

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