HPE 2930M 24 Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1-slot Switch

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HPE 2930M 24 Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1-slot Switch

The Aruba HPE 2930M Switch Series is engineered for modern digital workplaces that rely on mobile devices, collaboration tools, and a growing fleet of IP-enabled endpoints. The HPE 2930M 24 Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1-slot Switch is a dense, easy-to-deploy Layer 3 access switch designed to deliver reliable performance, strong security, and streamlined management. Built to support a variety of deployment scenarios—from small to mid-size campuses to branch offices—the 2930M series combines robust Layer 3 routing, advanced security, and flexible management options to keep networks responsive, secure, and easy to scale. This particular model emphasizes Smart Rate performance, PoE power for endpoints, and a modular 1-slot design that accommodates growing uplink or expansion needs, all while integrating seamlessly with Aruba’s cloud and on-premises management ecosystems. If you’re optimizing a digital workplace for mobile users, this switch is engineered to keep latency low, devices powered, and policy enforcement consistent across the network.

  • Powerful Layer 3 access with Smart Rate performance: The HPE 2930M 24 Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1-slot Switch delivers robust Layer 3 routing capabilities combined with Smart Rate technology to accelerate real-time applications. This means smoother voice and video calls, quicker file transfers, and responsive access for mobile workers. The switch supports essential routing features, scalable broadcasting, and efficient traffic management to ensure your network remains fast and reliable even as demand grows.
  • PoE/PoE+ power for today’s devices: With built-in PoE/PoE+ support across all data ports, this switch powers IP phones, wireless access points, cameras, and other PoE-enabled devices without requiring separate power infrastructure. This reduces clutter, simplifies installations, and helps you roll out new devices quickly while maintaining centralized power budgeting and policy control across the network.
  • 1-slot modular design for flexible growth: The “1-slot” designation highlights the switch’s expandable architecture, allowing the addition of uplink or service modules as your network evolves. This flexibility helps you optimize uplink bandwidth, support higher-speed connections, and tailor the platform to specific site requirements—without sacrificing the reliability and manageability you expect from Aruba/HPE gear.
  • Enterprise-grade management with Aruba tools: The 2930M integrates seamlessly with Aruba Central for cloud-based management, and it also plays well with Aruba AirWave for on-premises monitoring and management. When paired with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, you gain granular access control and policy enforcement. Whether you manage from the cloud or on-site, this switch makes firmware updates, configuration backups, and policy propagation straightforward, helping reduce maintenance overhead and accelerate provisioning for new devices or users.
  • Security, reliability, and scalable features for growing networks: With capabilities such as robust access control (802.1X), VLAN segmentation, advanced ACLs, QoS, and multicast routing, the HPE 2930M supports secure segmentation and reliable performance. The platform is designed to keep sensitive data protected while maintaining high availability and predictable performance as you expand your network footprint across locations and devices.

Technical Details of HPE 2930M 24 Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1-slot Switch

  • Ports and PoE: 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports designed to power a range of endpoint devices. PoE/PoE+ support is built in, offering centralized power management to simplify device deployment. Note that exact PoE budget and port configurations can vary by SKU, so consult the product specification for the precise model you select.
  • Uplink and expansion (1-slot design): The switch features a 1-slot architecture to accommodate optional uplink or service modules, enabling flexible connectivity options and future-proof expansion. Uplink options and module compatibility are SKU-dependent, allowing you to tailor the device to your site’s fiber or copper backbone needs.
  • Routing capabilities: Layer 3 routing support provides static and dynamic routing features, enabling efficient inter-VLAN routing and scalable network segmentation. Expect capabilities such as VRF-lite, OSPF/RIP routing, and other routing tools common to ArubaOS-Switch environments, which help simplify enterprise campus and remote site designs.
  • Security and access control: Built-in security features include 802.1X authentication, MAC-based access control lists, and granular ACLs to enforce policy—helping protect endpoints and sensitive data across wired networks. The platform supports secure management and role-based access to reduce risk during administration.
  • Management and interoperability: Seamless integration with Aruba Central for cloud-based management, as well as Aruba AirWave for on-premises monitoring. The switch is designed to work with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager for centralized policy enforcement, enabling consistent security policies across wired and wireless networks and simplifying guest access management.

how to install HPE 2930M 24 Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1-slot Switch

  • Unpack and mount the switch in a standard 19-inch rack, ensuring adequate ventilation and access to power and network cabling.
  • Connect the switch to a power source and verify the power-on indicator. If your site uses redundant power or a specific UPS, connect accordingly to support high availability.
  • Connect management access points (or a management workstation) to the switch using a management VLAN. Obtain the default IP address or use DHCP if your environment supports it, and prepare to adopt the device into Aruba Central or AirWave as your preferred management platform.
  • Adopt the switch into Aruba Central or AirWave. From the management console, apply baseline configurations, including VLANs, PoE budgets, and port authorities for critical devices (phones, APs, cameras). Use the CLI or web UI to fine-tune QoS, security policies, and routing as needed.
  • Test connectivity and performance by validating device power delivery (PoE) to endpoints, verifying VLAN segmentation, and confirming routing paths. Schedule firmware updates and configuration backups to keep the switch up to date and recoverable.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: Is the HPE 2930M 24 Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1-slot Switch a Layer 3 switch?
  • A: Yes. It offers Layer 3 routing capabilities in addition to traditional Layer 2 switching, enabling inter-VLAN routing and dynamic routing features for scalable network design.
  • Q: Does this switch support PoE on all ports?
  • A: The model is designed with PoE/PoE+ on all data ports, allowing you to power IP phones, cameras, APs, and other PoE devices from the switch. PoE budgets vary by SKU, so check the exact specification for your SKU.
  • Q: What management options work with the HPE 2930M?
  • A: The switch integrates with Aruba Central for cloud-based management and Aruba AirWave for on-premises monitoring. For advanced policy enforcement and guest access control, it can be paired with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager.
  • Q: Can I upgrade or expand the switch after deployment?
  • A: Yes. The 1-slot design supports optional uplink or service modules, enabling you to tailor uplink bandwidth and port configurations as your network grows. SKU-specific options determine the exact modules available.

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