HPE Aruba 2930F Series 8-Ports 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ Layer 3 Rack-mountable Managed Network Switch with 2-Ports SFP+ – JL258A

HPE Aruba 2930F 8-Port PoE+ Managed Switch with 2x SFP+ — JL258A

The HPE Aruba 2930F JL258A is a Layer 3 managed network switch featuring 8x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ access ports and 2x SFP+ (10GbE) uplink ports in a rack-mountable form factor. Designed for small to medium enterprise access layer deployments requiring PoE+ power delivery with 10GbE uplinks, it runs Aruba OS with full Layer 3 routing, VLAN, QoS, and security features — and integrates with Aruba Central for cloud-managed visibility and automation.

Key Features

• 8x PoE+ Ports: IEEE 802.3at on all access ports — powers APs, cameras, VoIP phones
• 2x SFP+ (10GbE) Uplinks: High-speed fiber uplinks for backbone connectivity
• Layer 3 Managed: Full routing and switching with Aruba OS
• Aruba Central: Cloud-managed visibility and automation
• Compact Form Factor: Space-efficient for small wiring closets
• HPE Aruba Quality: Enterprise-grade reliability and security

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: JL258A
• Access Ports: 8x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ (802.3at)
• Uplink Ports: 2x SFP+ (10GbE)
• Switch Type: Layer 3 Managed
• OS: Aruba OS
• Management: Aruba Central, CLI, SNMP, Web GUI
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable

Use Cases

• Small Office Access Layer: PoE+ switching for small office Wi-Fi, VoIP, and cameras
• Wi-Fi 6 Deployment: PoE+ power for Aruba Wi-Fi 6 access points
• IP Surveillance: PoE+ power for IP cameras in small deployments
• Compact Wiring Closet: 8-port PoE+ with 10GbE uplinks in minimal space

Compatibility Notes

• Compatible with Aruba Central for cloud-managed network visibility
• Supports Aruba ClearPass for network access control (NAC)
• Compatible with 10GbE SFP+ DAC cables and optical transceivers for uplinks
• Managed via Aruba OS CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, and Aruba Central

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total PoE budget of the JL258A?

The HPE Aruba 2930F JL258A has a total PoE budget of 67W across all 8 PoE+ ports — verify power requirements of connected devices before deployment.

Does the JL258A support Aruba Central cloud management?

Yes — the 2930F series integrates with Aruba Central for cloud-managed visibility, configuration, and automation.

Can I use DAC cables for the SFP+ uplinks?

Yes — the SFP+ uplinks support 10GbE DAC (Direct Attach Copper) cables and optical transceivers for flexible backbone connectivity.

Product Details

• Part Number: JL258A
• Manufacturer: HPE Aruba
• Model: Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+
• Product Type: PoE+ Managed Network Switch

Whether you are deploying Wi-Fi 6 access points, powering IP cameras and VoIP phones, or building a compact enterprise access layer with 10GbE uplinks, the HPE Aruba 2930F JL258A delivers the PoE+ power, 10GbE uplinks, and Aruba OS management your network demands.