Aruba 2930F (JL558A) – 48G PoE+ Managed Switch used

Aruba 2930F (JL558A) – 48G PoE+ Managed Switch

The HPE Aruba 2930F JL558A is a high-performance Layer 3 managed enterprise switch designed for campus networks, office infrastructure, and enterprise edge deployments. It provides advanced routing, strong PoE+ power delivery, and flexible 10G uplink connectivity, making it suitable for modern wired network environments.

This model is part of Aruba’s 2930F series, known for reliability, scalability, and easy integration with Aruba network management platforms.

Key Features

• 48 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• 4 × 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed backbone connectivity
• Total PoE power budget up to 740W
• Layer 3 routing capabilities (static, RIP, OSPF support)
• Aruba VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) stacking support
• Advanced QoS, ACLs, and enterprise security features
• Zero licensing for core Layer 3 features
• Managed via CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Aruba Central, AirWave

Technical Specifications

• Model: JL558A
• Series: Aruba 2930F
• Ports:
  • 48 × RJ-45 Gigabit PoE+
  • 4 × SFP+ (1/10GbE uplinks)
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Throughput: up to 112 Mpps
• PoE Power Budget: 740W
• CPU: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 @ 1016 MHz
• Memory: 1 GB DDR3 RAM
• Flash: 4 GB eMMC

Performance & Reliability

• Low latency switching for enterprise traffic loads
• Hardware-accelerated Layer 3 routing
• High PoE stability for IP phones, cameras, and access points
• Redundant stacking via VSF for network resilience
• Designed for 24/7 continuous operation

Management & Security

• Aruba Central cloud management support
• Web-based GUI and full CLI access
• SNMP, RMON, and advanced monitoring tools
• Secure access control (ACLs, 802.1X support)
• Integration with Aruba ClearPass for authentication policies

Applications

• Enterprise office networks
• Campus LAN infrastructure
• IP surveillance systems
• VoIP and wireless access point deployments
• Data aggregation and access layer switching

Advantages for Buyers

• Fully managed enterprise-grade Layer 3 switch
• High PoE capacity (ideal for IP devices)
• 10G uplinks for backbone scalability
• Reliable Aruba switching architecture
• Easy integration into modern network environments