Aruba 2930F 24G 4SFP+ Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Grey (JL253A) by Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company

The Aruba 2930F Switch Series is tailored for customers creating digital workplaces, focusing on an integrated wired and wireless approach optimized for mobile users. These basic Layer 3 access switches are straightforward to deploy and manage, utilizing advanced security and network management tools, such as Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager and Aruba AirWave. They are ideal for enterprise edges, SMB, and branch offices. The switches feature a robust Aruba ProVision ASIC that supports the latest SDN applications, with future-proof programmability and capabilities like 10GbE uplinks, PoE+, robust QoS, and RIP routing.

These switches are designed to deliver high performance, offer security, and are easy to use, catering to enterprise edges, SMB, and branch office networks. They provide a consistent wired/wireless user experience, benefitting from unified management tools. When connected to Aruba access points, they offer optimal configuration for PoE priority, VLAN configuration, and rogue AP containment.

The built-in 1GbE or 10GbE uplinks and PoE+ models ensure appropriate network access performance. They offer a basic Layer 3 feature set, including static and RIP routing, ACLs, and sFlow, with support for IPv6 and no additional software licensing requirements. With a design centered around a powerful ProVision ASIC and OpenFlow support, the Aruba 2930F is prepared for SDN applications like HPE Network Visualizer, Optimizer, and Protector Software.

The series is equipped to handle SDN optimizations, enabling the mobile campus with low latency, increased packet buffering, and adaptive power consumption. Performance is enhanced through selectable queue configurations and associated memory buffering to meet specific network application requirements. The switches support up to 370 W of internal PoE+ power for wireless access points, cameras, and phones.

Security features include flexible authentication options that incorporate standards-based security protocols, enhancing security and policy-driven application authentication. The Aruba 2930F Switch Series supports Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager for unified policy between wired and wireless users, simplifying guest login, user onboarding, network access, security, and network policies management.

The series is compatible with Aruba Airwave Network Management software, establishing a common platform for Zero Touch Provisioning management and monitoring. It provides advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities through RMON and sFlow, while an out-of-band Ethernet management port separates management traffic from network data traffic.

Additional product notes indicate that the switch type is managed and operates at Switch layer L3, with basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports that are Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) compatible.