Detailed Specifications
HPE R0M68-61001 Aruba 2930M 24-Port Smart-Rate PoE+ Switch
Overview
The HPE R0M68-61001 is a Layer-3 managed switch in the Aruba 2930M family, providing 24 multi-gigabit Smart-Rate RJ-45 ports. It delivers PoE+ with a very high power budget to support demanding devices like Wi-Fi 6 access points and high-powered surveillance cameras. The switch supports advanced routing, stacking, and enterprise-class security features. Its 1U rack form-factor makes it practical for access-layer deployments in campus or branch environments.
Key Features
24 Smart-Rate ports supporting 1/2.5/5 GbE
High PoE+ budget (860 W) to power many devices
Layer-3 routing including OSPF, RIP, static IPv4/IPv6
Stacking capability: up to 10 units, 100 Gb/s stacking bandwidth
Management via Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, and secure access
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE / Aruba |
| Part Number | R0M68-61001 |
| Product Type | Smart-Rate Layer-3 Switch |
| Access Ports | 24 × 1/2.5/5 Gb-E RJ-45 |
| Power over Ethernet | PoE+ (Class 6) |
| PoE Power Budget | 860 W |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gb/s |
| Forwarding Rate | ~112 Mpps |
| Latency | ~3.1 µs (1 Gb), ~6.5 µs (2.5 Gb), ~4.2 µs (5 Gb) |
| IPv4 Routing Table | 2,000 entries |
| IPv6 Routing Table | 1,000 entries |
| MAC Address Table | 32,768 entries |
| Jumbo Frame | Supports up to 9,220 bytes |
| Management Protocols | SNMP v1/v2/v3, SSH, Web GUI, CLI |
| Authentication | RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH v2 |
| Stacking | Up to 10 switches, 100 Gb/s stack bandwidth |
| Power Supply | Built-in, supports dual supply |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 45 °C |
