Detailed Specifications
HPE JL319A Aruba 2930M 24G 1-Slot Switch
Overview
The HPE Aruba 2930M series delivers a high-performance, scalable, and secure Layer 3 access switching solution engineered for the demands of the modern digital workplace, including enterprise campuses, branch offices, and SMBs. This platform is designed to unify wired and wireless access, providing a consistent and secure user experience. It solves the critical need for a flexible, pay-as-you-grow network foundation that can adapt to evolving connectivity demands without requiring complex software licensing. At its core, the switch is powered by a robust ProVision ASIC, which provides low latency, increased packet buffering, and adaptive power consumption. This architecture supports advanced Layer 3 features including Access OSPF, static and RIP routing, and robust QoS, ensuring efficient traffic management and prioritization for critical applications. The switch's modular design, featuring an open slot for uplink modules, allows for flexible deployment with options for 10GbE or 40GbE uplinks, future-proofing the network for increasing bandwidth requirements. Designed for operational simplicity and high availability, the 2930M series can be deployed as a single device or stacked with up to ten chassis, creating a single, resilient virtual switch. Its 1U rack-mountable form factor is ideal for wiring closet deployments. Management is streamlined through multiple interfaces, including a full command-line interface (CLI), a web-based GUI, and seamless integration with cloud-based Aruba Central and on-premises Aruba AirWave management platforms, which simplify network operations with features like Zero Touch Provisioning.
