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Silver 1U rack-mount network switch with 48 front ports and four SFP slots

HPE

HPE 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP network switch

SKU CH-3VWX-8ATP3 MPN 2930F

Layer 3 switch with 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports and four SFP uplinks for enterprise edge and branch networks

  • Switch TypeLayer 3 Switch
  • Layer 3 switching simplifies enterprise edge routing
  • 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports power phones and cameras
  • Four SFP uplinks enable 10 GbE fibre links
  • ProVision ASIC delivers programmable SDN performance
  • 1U rack form factor fits dense cabinet deployments

Product identity

The HPE 2930F is a Layer 3 switch built for enterprise edge, SMB and branch-office networks. It delivers 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports plus four SFP uplinks for fibre or copper aggregation. The Aruba ProVision ASIC provides programmable performance for SDN applications. It suits organisations deploying unified wired and wireless access with Aruba ClearPass and AirWave management.

Installation and common issues

The unit fits a standard 1U rack space but ships without mounting brackets, so brackets must be sourced separately before installation. PoE+ budget planning is essential because total available power is shared across all 48 ports; exceeding the budget will disable ports. Initial configuration is handled through Aruba’s management tools, which simplify VLAN, QoS and RIP routing setup for most administrators.

Capacity and headroom

Forty-eight PoE+ ports support dense access-point, phone and camera deployments with up to 30 W per port within the overall power envelope. Four SFP slots accept 1 GbE or 10 GbE transceivers for uplink flexibility. The Layer 3 feature set includes static and RIP routing for basic inter-VLAN traffic. Networks requiring advanced dynamic routing protocols, deeper buffer pools or higher-density 10 GbE uplinks will outgrow this platform.

Highlights

  • Layer 3 switching simplifies enterprise edge routing
  • 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports power phones and cameras
  • Four SFP uplinks enable 10 GbE fibre links
  • ProVision ASIC delivers programmable SDN performance
  • 1U rack form factor fits dense cabinet deployments

Specifications

BrandHPE
Switch TypeLayer 3 Switch

Questions about this item

How can I verify the 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP switch is operating correctly after rack installation?

Check the front-panel LEDs for power, PoE status on all 48 ports, and link activity on the 4 SFP uplinks; then log into the management interface to confirm Layer 3 routing tables and Aruba ProVision ASIC health counters show no errors.

What ships with the JL262A#ABA unit and what must I source separately?

The switch chassis and internal power supply are included; rack-mount brackets are not supplied, and SFP+ transceivers for the four uplink ports must be purchased separately.

Which 2930F variant should I select for a 48-port PoE+ access layer with 10 GbE uplinks?

Choose the 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP model (JL262A#ABA) — it provides 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports and four SFP+ slots for 10 GbE uplinks in a 1 U form factor.

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