HPE Aruba Networking 2930F JL260A 48-Port Data Switch with 4x 1G SFP
- Managed, Rack-mountable, 48 x 1G PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP Uplinks, PoE+ (740W), Layer 3
Overview
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930F series is HPE's access switch line for smart digital workplaces with an integrated wired and wireless approach, pairing built-in uplinks and VSF stacking with an HPE Aruba Networking ProVision ASIC and a feature set HPE describes as requiring no software licensing. The JL260A is the 48-port data-only configuration with four 1G SFP uplinks, for denser closets whose uplinks run at 1 Gigabit and that do not power endpoints. HPE markets the series as Layer 3, but its OSPF is Access OSPF, limited to one area and 8 interfaces, so the JL260A fits routed access at the network edge rather than a routed core. It can be managed from cloud-based HPE Aruba Networking Central or on-premises AirWave, and HPE supports moving between the two without replacing the switch.
Technical Details
The HPE Aruba Networking 2930F JL260A (2930F 48G 4SFP Switch) is a Layer 2+ managed 1U rackmount switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet access ports and 4x 1G SFP uplinks, running HPE Aruba Networking OS-Switch. Unicast routing is limited to static, RIP and single-area Access OSPF (up to 8 interfaces). Switching capacity is 104 Gbps and forwarding rate is 77.4 Mpps. It carries no Power over Ethernet, so all 48 access ports are data-only. It supports Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking of up to 8 switches; HPE publishes no VSF bandwidth. It connects desktops, printers and wired IoT devices in campus and branch wiring closets.
Best For
The JL260A suits campus and branch wiring closets that connect desktops, printers and wired IoT devices and need 1-Gigabit SFP uplinks plus basic routed access. VSF stacking lets up to 8 switches be managed as one as the closet grows.
Not suitable if:
- you need to power wireless access points, IP phones or IP cameras, since this model has no Power over Ethernet
- you need 10-Gigabit uplinks, since the four uplinks are 1G SFP slots
- you need multi-area OSPF or other full dynamic routing, since Access OSPF is limited to one area and up to 8 interfaces
- you need multigigabit access ports, since all access ports are 10/100/1000
JL260A Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | None (no software licensing required) |
| License Detail / MTBF | None (no software licensing required); MTBF not published |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| Port Speed | Gigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | 4x 1G SFP (fixed) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) |
| Switching Capacity | 104 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 77.4 Mpps |
| MAC Table | 32,768 entries |
| Max Stack Members | 8 |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM |
| ASIC | HPE Aruba Networking ProVision ASIC |
| Flash | 4 GB eMMC |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | AC, 100-127 / 200-240 VAC rated, 50/60 Hz; maximum power rating 46.6 W |
| Redundant PSU | Not published |
| Cooling | Side-to-side airflow |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.42 x 9.7 in (4.39 x 44.25 x 24.63 cm) |
| Weight | 6.83 lbs (3.10 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 113 °F (0 to 45 °C), up to 5,000 ft; 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) up to 10,000 ft |
| Software | |
| Operating System | HPE Aruba Networking OS-Switch |
JL260A Accessories
| Transceivers | |
| J9054D | Aruba 100M SFP LC FX 2km MMF XCVR |
| J9054DCM | Aruba CM 100M SFP LC FX 2km MMF XCVR |
| J4858D | Aruba 1G SFP LC SX 500m MMF XCVR |
| J4858DCM | Aruba CM 1G SFP LC SX 500m MMF XCVR |
| J4859D | Aruba 1G SFP LC LX 10km SMF XCVR |
| J4859DCM | Aruba CM 1G SFP LC LX 10km SMF XCVR |
| J4860D | Aruba 1G SFP LC LH 70km SMF XCVR |
| J4860DCM | Aruba CM 1G SFP LC LH 70km SMF XCVR |
| J8177D | Aruba 1G SFP RJ45 T 100m Cat5e XCVR |
| J8177DCM | Aruba CM 1G SFP RJ45 T 100m Cat5e XCVR |
| J9150D | Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m MMF XCVR |
| J9150DCM | Aruba CM 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m MMF XCVR |
| J9151E | Aruba 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF XCVR |
| J9151ECM | Aruba CM 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF XCVR |
| J9153D | Aruba 10G SFP+ LC ER 40km SMF XCVR |
| J9281D | Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m DAC Cable |
| J9283D | Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m DAC Cable |
| Note: 2930F Series Switches do not support the use of 10G LRM, nor 7M 10G DAC | |
|---|---|
| Cables | |
| JL448A | Aruba X2C2 RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable |
| Mounting Kit (for 24 and 48 port models) | |
| J9583A | HPE X410 1U Universal 4-post Rack Mounting Kit |
| J9583B | Aruba X414 1U Universal 4-post Rack Mounting Kit |
| Accessories for 8 port PoE+ model (JL258A) | |
| JL311A | Aruba 2930F 8-port Cable Guard |
| JL311ACM | Aruba CM 2930F 8-port Cable Guard |
| JL312A | Aruba 2930F 8-port Power Shelf |
| JL312ACM | Aruba CM 2930F 8-port Power Shelf |
| Aruba Central Foundation Licenses | |
| Q9Y73AAE | Aruba Central Switch 6200/29xx Foundation 1-year Subscription E-STU |
| Q9Y74AAE | Aruba Central Switch 6200/29xx Foundation 3-year Subscription E-STU |
| Q9Y75AAE | Aruba Central Switch 6200/29xx Foundation 5-year Subscription E-STU |
| Q9Y76AAE | Aruba Central Switch 6200/29xx Foundation 7-year Subscription E-STU |
| Q9Y77AAE | Aruba Central Switch 6200/29xx Foundation 10-year Subscription E-STU |
| Q9Y68AAE | Aruba Central 25xx/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 1 year Subscription E-STU |
| Q9Y69AAE | Aruba Central 25xx/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 3-year Subscription E-STU |
| Q9Y70AAE | Aruba Central 25xx/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 5-year Subscription E-STU |
| Q9Y71AAE | Aruba Central 25xx/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 7-year Subscription E-STU |
| Q9Y72AAE | Aruba Central 25xx/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 10-year Subscription E-STU |
| R6U78AAE | Aruba Central On-Premises 62xx or 29xx Switch Foundation 1-year Subscription E-STU |
| R6U79AAE | Aruba Central On-Premises 62xx or 29xx Switch Foundation 3-year Subscription E-STU |
| R6U80AAE | Aruba Central On-Premises 62xx or 29xx Switch Foundation 5-year Subscription E-STU |
| R6U81AAE | Aruba Central On-Premises 62xx or 29xx Switch Foundation 7-year Subscription E-STU |
| R6U82AAE | Aruba Central On-Premises 62xx or 29xx Switch Foundation 10-year Subscription E-STU |
| R6U73AAE | Aruba Central On-Premises 25xx/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 1 year Subscription E-STU |
| R6U74AAE | Aruba Central On-Premises 25xx/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 3-year Subscription E-STU |
| R6U75AAE | Aruba Central On-Premises 25xx/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 5-year Subscription E-STU |
| R6U77AAE | Aruba Central On-Premises 25xx/6100/8 to 12 port Switch Foundation 10-year Subscription E-STU |
FAQ
Does the HPE Aruba Networking 2930F JL260A support PoE?
No. The HPE Aruba Networking 2930F JL260A is a data-only switch: none of its 48 Gigabit access ports supply Power over Ethernet, so it cannot power wireless access points, IP phones or IP cameras. If you need power on the access ports, the JL262A (2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP Switch) has 48 IEEE 802.3at PoE+ access ports with a 370 W budget and the same 4x 1G SFP uplink type.
What uplinks and transceivers does the JL260A use?
The JL260A has four fixed SFP uplink ports that run at up to 1 Gigabit. HPE lists 1G SFP optics for them (SX, LX, LH and a 1G RJ45 copper SFP) plus a 100M FX SFP. They are not SFP+ ports, so 10G SFP+ optics are not supported on this model; the 10-Gigabit option in the series is the SFP+ uplink models. Transceivers are sold separately.
How many JL260A switches can you stack?
Up to eight. The JL260A supports HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Framework (VSF), front-plane stacking that joins up to 8 switches in a ring or chain topology into one virtual switch managed as a single chassis, with link aggregation across stack members. HPE notes that VSF requires HPE Aruba Networking OS-Switch 16.06 software. HPE does not publish a VSF stacking bandwidth or a cross-series stacking statement for the 2930F.
What is the difference between the JL260A and the JL254A?
Both are 48-port data-only 2930F switches with the same published dimensions, weight and power rating. Differences documented by HPE include the uplinks and capacity: the JL260A has four 1G SFP uplinks, 104 Gbps of switching capacity and 77.4 Mpps forwarding, while the JL254A has four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, 176 Gbps and 112.0 Mpps. Choose the JL260A when 1-Gigabit uplinks are enough.
Is the JL260A a Layer 3 switch, and what routing does it support?
It supports limited routing. HPE markets the 2930F as a Layer 3 series, but the JL260A's routing is static IP routing with ECMP (256 static routes), RIPv1, RIPv2 and RIPng (10,000 RIP routes), and Access OSPF: OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 between the access layer and the next layer, limited to one OSPF area and up to 8 interfaces. It also offers policy-based routing (up to 16 next-hop routes), PIM Sparse and Dense mode (up to 16 interfaces) and VRRP (up to 128 virtual routers). It is not suited to multi-area OSPF designs or a routed core.
How is the JL260A managed?
The JL260A is a fully managed switch running HPE Aruba Networking OS-Switch. HPE lists command-line, web browser, configuration menu and SNMP management, plus cloud-based HPE Aruba Networking Central and on-premises AirWave, with no hardware change needed to move between them. Zero Touch Provisioning and a built-in REST API support automated deployment, and a dual-personality console port (RJ-45 or USB micro-B) provides local serial access. HPE states that the 2930F feature set requires no software licensing.
What condition is the JL260A sold in, and what warranty applies?
The JL260A is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by the Network Devices Inc. 1-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
