HP Aruba 2930F JL261A 24-Port PoE+ Gigabit Managed Switch 4x SFP 370W | Wty

HP Aruba 2930F JL261A — 24-Port PoE+ Gigabit Managed Switch with Layer 3

The HP Aruba 2930F (JL261A) delivers 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports with a 370W power budget, four SFP+ uplinks, and full Layer 3 routing in a 1U chassis. Purpose-built for enterprise access layer deployments, it powers IP phones, wireless APs, and cameras while supporting advanced routing and security policies. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.

• 24 × PoE+ Gigabit Ports: IEEE 802.3at PoE+ on every port with a 370W shared budget — enough for a full floor of IP phones, APs, and cameras.
• 4 × SFP+ Uplinks: 1G/10G-capable SFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks to core switches or aggregation layers.
• Full Layer 3 Management: Static routing, OSPF, RIP, VLAN routing, and advanced policy features — beyond basic L2 switching.
• Enterprise Security: 802.1X authentication, MAC auth, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP protection, and ACLs at the access edge.
• Aruba Central Ready: Integrates with Aruba Central for cloud-based management and Zero Touch Provisioning.
• Quiet & Compact: Variable-speed fans, 1U rack form factor, 440 × 44 × 265 mm, 4.0 kg.

Performance in Use

The 2930F JL261A is a step up from the 2530 series — where the 2530 handles Layer 2, the 2930F adds full Layer 3 routing, making it suitable as both an access switch and a distribution layer device. Deploy it to aggregate multiple access switches, route between VLANs without a separate router, or anchor a campus wireless network with the 370W PoE budget powering the AP fleet.

The SFP+ uplinks are particularly valuable: 10G-capable modules allow this switch to uplink at 10 Gbps to a core switch, eliminating the aggregation bottleneck that occurs when 24 active Gigabit ports converge onto a 1G uplink. The four SFP+ ports give flexibility for redundant uplinks or multi-switch ring topologies.

Management is handled via CLI, web GUI, SNMP, and Aruba Central. Zero Touch Provisioning lets IT teams pre-configure the switch before deployment — useful for multi-site rollouts where remote hands-on configuration is impractical.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Model	HP Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL261A)
PoE+ Ports	24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)
Uplink Ports	4 × SFP+ (1G/10G-capable)
Total PoE Budget	370W
Layer	Layer 3 (Static routing, OSPF, RIP, VLAN routing)
Security	802.1X, MAC auth, DHCP snooping, DAI, ACLs
Management	CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Aruba Central, ZTP
Additional Ports	1 × USB, 1 × RJ-45 console
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable, 440 × 44 × 265 mm, 4.0 kg
Year Released	2018
Warranty	12 months (Reboot IT)

Is It Right for You?

✓ Best For	✗ Not For
Enterprise access layer with PoE devices	Basic unmanaged switch requirements
Distribution switching with VLAN routing	Environments not requiring PoE
Aruba wireless deployments needing PoE APs	Very large port count (48+) requirements
Multi-site rollouts using Zero Touch Provisioning	Budget buyers — 2530 series is more economical

Condition Grades

Grade	Cosmetic Condition	Functionality
A — Excellent	Minimal marks, clean chassis and ports	All ports and PoE tested and verified
B — Good	Light wear, minor surface scratches	All ports and PoE tested and verified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between JL261A and JL255A?

JL261A is the 24-port PoE+ model with 4x SFP+ uplinks. JL255A is the non-PoE 24-port model. Both are Aruba 2930F switches with identical Layer 3 features — the difference is purely PoE capability and power supply sizing.

Are the SFP+ ports 10G capable?

Yes — the four SFP+ ports support both 1G and 10G SFP+ modules. Using 10G modules provides significant uplink headroom when multiple Gigabit access ports are active simultaneously.

Can the 2930F route between VLANs without an external router?

Yes — the 2930F's Layer 3 capability includes inter-VLAN routing, static routes, OSPF, and RIP. It can act as both an access switch and a distribution router in smaller deployments.

Does it support Aruba Central cloud management?

Yes — the 2930F integrates with Aruba Central for cloud-based configuration, monitoring, and Zero Touch Provisioning. An Aruba Central subscription is required separately.

What are the shipping options?

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout. This switch is a 1U rack unit (approx. 4 kg) so freight rates will apply.

12-Month Warranty & Reboot IT Trust

Every HP Aruba 2930F sold by Reboot IT includes a 12-month warranty covering hardware defects and port failures. Our Melbourne-based team has been refurbishing enterprise networking equipment since 2001. All ports and PoE are verified before dispatch. Shop at reboot-it.com.au.