[shortdesc] 48× 10/100/1000 RJ-45, 4× 1/10GbE SFP+, Layer 3 (static/RIP/Access OSPF), VSF 8-member stacking, 176 Gbps switching, 112 Mpps throughput [/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Model |
HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 48G 4SFP+ Switch (JL254A) |
| Product Type |
Layer 3 stackable access switch |
| Ports |
48× RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 |
| Uplink Ports |
4× SFP+ 1/10GbE |
| Stacking |
Up to 8-member VSF |
| Switching Capacity |
176 Gbps |
| Throughput |
Up to 112 Mpps |
| Latency |
<3.8 μs (1 Gb); <1.6 μs (10 Gb) |
| Power Consumption (Max) |
46.6 W |
| Heat Dissipation |
157.2 BTU/hr (165.8 kJ/hr) |
| Input Voltage |
100–127/200–240 VAC, rated |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
4.39 × 44.25 × 24.63 cm |
| Weight |
3.1 kg |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Product Number |
JL254A |
| Differentiator |
Popular 52-port Gig + 10G access switch; 48× 10/100/1000 + 4× 1/10G SFP+ |
| PHY |
PHY-less |
| Processor / Memory |
Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 @ 1016 MHz; 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM; 4 GB eMMC |
| Packet Buffer |
12.38 MB total (4.5 MB ingress / 7.875 MB egress) |
| Latency |
<3.8 μs (1000 Mb); <1.6 μs (10 Gbps) |
| Throughput |
Up to 112 Mpps |
| Switching Capacity |
176 Gbps |
| Management (selected) |
Aruba AirWave; Central (cloud); IMC; CLI; Web; Config menu; SNMP manager; Telnet; RMON1; FTP; Out-of-band mgmt (serial RS-232C or micro USB) |
| Stacking |
Aruba Virtual Switching Framework (VSF), up to 8 members |
| Out-of-Band Ethernet Mgmt Port |
Dedicated RJ-45 Ethernet interface for out-of-band management; no user/data traffic. |
| Input Voltage |
100–127/200–240 VAC, rated |
| Max Power / Heat |
46.6 W max; 157.2 BTU/hr |
| Dimensions / Weight |
4.39 × 44.25 × 24.63 cm; 3.1 kg |
[/specifications]
[accesories]
| Optional |
Transceivers |
| Optional |
Mounting / Other |
[/accesories]
High-Performance Layer 3 Access for Modern Edge Networks
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930F 48G 4SFP+ Switch (JL254A) delivers enterprise-grade Layer 3 access with simple deployment and unified management. Built on Aruba’s ProVision ASIC, it provides low latency, robust QoS, and automation-ready interfaces to scale campus, SMB, and branch networks without extra software licenses. Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) enables up to eight switches to operate as one for resilient, easy-to-manage stacks.
Key Benefits & Features
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Enterprise Layer 3: Supports static routing, RIP, and Access OSPF to segment and scale networks efficiently.
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High-speed uplinks: Four 1/10GbE SFP+ slots provide flexible fiber uplinks for aggregation or core connectivity.
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VSF stacking: Combine up to 8 members into a single logical device for simplified operations and failover resilience.
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Performance ASIC: ProVision architecture delivers low latency, deep buffers, and SDN optimizations for busy edges.
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Operations ready: Zero-Touch Provisioning, Aruba Central/AirWave support, and REST/OpenFlow APIs streamline rollouts and monitoring.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise access layers needing reliable Layer 3 segmentation and 10G uplinks.
- Branch or retail sites consolidating multiple switches into a resilient VSF stack.
- Education and healthcare networks requiring simple, license-free advanced features.
- SMBs standardizing on Aruba Central or AirWave for unified wired/wireless management.
Technical Specifications
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Model / SKU: JL254A
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Access Ports: 48× RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000
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Uplinks: 4× SFP+ 1/10GbE
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Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
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Forwarding Throughput: Up to 112 Mpps
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Latency: <3.8 μs (1G), <1.6 μs (10G)
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Stacking: VSF up to 8 members
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Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, AirWave, Aruba Central, ZTP
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Power Consumption (Max): 46.6 W
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Dimensions / Weight: 4.39 × 44.25 × 24.63 cm; 3.1 kg
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