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Silver 1U rack-mount switch with 48 RJ-45 ports and four SFP+ uplinks

HPE

HPE Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ network switch JL256A#ABA

SKU CH-07NW-EDJ5D MPN JL256A#ABA

48-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with four 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks for managed campus access

  • Primary Ports(48) RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (4) SFP+ 1/10G
  • Dimensions1.73" x 17.42" x 11.98"
  • Weight9.83 lbs.
  • Features48 port 1 Gigabit PoE+ Switch with four 10 Gigbit SFP+ uplin
  • Package Contents(1) Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch, (1) power cord, (1) s

Ports 48 x RJ-45 PoE+, 4 x SFP+

  • 48 PoE+ ports power phones and cameras directly
  • Four 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks link to core switches fast
  • ProVision ASIC gives low latency and adaptive power use
  • 1U rack height fits standard cabinets easily
  • 1X and MAC authentication secure every access point

Network switch for wired campuses

The HPE Aruba 2930F JL256A#ABA is a managed Layer 3 switch built for enterprise access layers. It delivers 48 RJ-45 autosensing ports that support 10, 100 and 1000 Mbps speeds with PoE+ capability. Four SFP+ uplinks provide 1 and 10 Gigabit connectivity for aggregation. The ProVision ASIC enables SDN optimisation, low latency and adaptive power consumption.

Suits PoE access deployments.

This switch suits organisations powering wireless access points, IP phones or cameras through the network cable. It fits rack mounts with included ears and screw kits, and includes bumper feet for desktop placement. Buyers who need a pure fibre aggregation core without copper ports should consider a different platform. Environments requiring only unmanaged switching will find the feature set unnecessary.

PoE+ budget across 48 copper ports

The defining specification is the 48 PoE+ ports that supply both data and power over twisted pair. This capacity determines how many endpoints can be deployed without separate injectors. The four SFP+ uplinks handle uplink bandwidth to the distribution layer. Confirm your endpoint power draw matches the switch budget before purchasing.

Highlights

  • 48 PoE+ ports power phones and cameras directly
  • Four 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks link to core switches fast
  • ProVision ASIC gives low latency and adaptive power use
  • 1U rack height fits standard cabinets easily
  • 1X and MAC authentication secure every access point

Specifications

BrandHPE
ModelJL256A#ABA
Part NumberJL256A
Primary Ports(48) RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports
(4) SFP+ 1/10GbE ports
Dimensions1.73" x 17.42" x 11.98"
Weight9.83 lbs.
Features48 port 1 Gigabit PoE+ Switch with four 10 Gigbit SFP+ uplinks
Simplify with Integrated Wired / Wireless Management
Fixed Port L3 Managed Ethernet
Package Contents(1) Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch, (1) power cord, (1) screw kit, (4) mounting ears, (4) bumper feet, (1) cable tie
Shipping weight8.46 kg
Package size655 × 483 × 145 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the 48 PoE+ RJ-45 ports power my existing 802.1X authenticated cameras and phones without extra injectors?

Yes, each of the 48 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports delivers PoE+ power and supports 802.1X, MAC and Web authentication so legacy endpoints can connect directly.

How do I verify the four 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks are passing traffic at line rate after installation?

Check the front-panel port LEDs for link and activity on each SFP+ port, then use the CLI or Aruba Central dashboard to confirm 10 GbE negotiated speed and zero CRC errors.

Does the box include SFP+ transceivers for the four uplink ports or must I purchase them separately?

The package contains the switch, power cord, screw kit, four mounting ears, four bumper feet and one cable tie; SFP+ transceivers are not included and must be bought separately.

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