Aruba 2930F JL256A Managed Switch (L3) – 48× Gigabit RJ45 (Class 4 PoE+, 30 W) + 4× SFP+ (1/10G)
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The Aruba 2930F JL256A is a managed Layer 3 access switch on ArubaOS-Switch with 48× Gigabit PoE+ ports (370 W budget) and 4× 1/10G SFP+ uplinks. Up to 8 units stack as one logical switch via VSF.
Technical data
| Switch type | Managed |
|---|---|
| Layer | L3 |
| Port count | 52 |
| Port configuration | 48× 10/100/1000BASE-T (Class 4 PoE+, 30 W) + 4× SFP+ (1/10G) uplink |
| Port speed | 10/100/1000 Mbps (RJ45), 1/10 GbE (SFP+) |
| Uplink ports | 4× SFP+ (1/10G) |
| PoE | Yes — IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE+, 30 W/port, 370 W budget |
| Switching capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Throughput | 112 Mpps |
| Operating system | ArubaOS-Switch |
| Form factor | 19-inch rack-mount (1U) |
| Power supply | Internal fixed PSU (not hot-swap) |
| Cooling | Fan-cooled |
| Stacking | VSF (Virtual Switching Framework), up to 8 units |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 45 °C |
| Warranty | Aruba limited lifetime warranty |
| Condition | New, sealed |
Description
The Aruba 2930F JL256A (HPE Aruba Networking) is a managed Layer 3 switch from the Aruba 2930F family, built for the enterprise and campus access layer under ArubaOS-Switch (ProVision ASIC).
It provides 48× 10/100/1000BASE-T ports with Class 4 PoE+ (30 W per port, 370 W total budget) for access points, IP phones and IoT devices, plus 4× SFP+ 1/10G uplinks. Switching capacity is 176 Gbps at up to 112 Mpps. Up to eight units combine into one logically managed stack via VSF (Virtual Switching Framework).
Layer 3 features include static routing, RIP and OSPF, alongside VLANs, ACLs, QoS, LACP, Spanning Tree and Tunneled Node. Delivered as sealed, genuine new hardware.
Compatible modules
Verified compatibility — fits the ports of this device.
Lifecycle / EOL status
Active — Data source: HPE/Aruba lifecycle: 2930F line current (8-port variant EoS 2023-09-30).
Frequently asked questions
How many ports does the Aruba 2930F JL256A have?
52 in total: 48× Gigabit RJ45 with Class 4 PoE+ (30 W) plus 4× SFP+ (1/10G) uplink ports.
What is the PoE budget of the JL256A?
370 W total, delivering IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE+ (up to 30 W) per port for access points, phones and IoT devices.
Can the JL256A be stacked?
Yes. Up to eight units combine into one logical switch via VSF (Virtual Switching Framework).
Is this genuine, brand-new hardware?
Yes — sealed, genuine HPE Aruba Networking new goods, intended for operation under ArubaOS-Switch.
Data source: HexCat (datenblatt-verifiziert) · last updated 2026-08-10.