2930F JL262A High-Density Enterprise Access Switch with Virtual Stacking
Product Overview
The HPE Aruba 2930F JL262A is a 48‑port Gigabit Ethernet access switch with full PoE+ support and four SFP+ uplink ports. This robust Layer 2/3 switch delivers up to 370 W of total PoE power and supports Aruba Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF), making it ideal for high‑density enterprise access and SMB environments with heavy device deployments.
Product Details and Features
| Item | Description |
| Model | JL262A |
| Series | Aruba 2930F |
| Access Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000BASE‑T RJ45 with PoE+ (IEEE 802.3af/at) |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × SFP+ (1G/10G capable with appropriate modules) |
| PoE Budget | Up to 370 W shared across 48 ports |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Approx. 130 Mpps |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 (static routing, RIP, Access OSPF, IPv6) |
| MAC Address Table | Around 32,000 entries |
| Management | CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Aruba Central, AirWave |
| Stacking | Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF) up to 4 switches |
| Cooling | Internal efficient fans (not fanless) |
| Power Supply | Fixed internal power supply |
| Operating System | ArubaOS Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Ideal For | Enterprise edge access, high-density PoE deployments, SMB environments |
Product Highlights
48 full Gigabit PoE+ ports ideal for powering APs, IP phones, and surveillance devices
Four 10G-capable SFP+ uplinks for high-speed fiber or backbone connectivity
VSF support enables scalable stacking and simplified management of multiple units
Built-in Layer 3 routing and QoS features without additional licensing costs
Designed for enterprise-grade performance with scalable PoE and energy‑efficient operation
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Access Ports | PoE Support | Uplink Ports | Switching Capacity | Stacking Support |
| JL262A | 48 × 1G PoE+ | 370 W | 4 × SFP+ | 176 Gbps | Yes (VSF) |
| JL259A | 24 × 1G PoE+ | 370 W | 4 × SFP | 128 Gbps | Yes (VSF) |
| JL261A | 24 × 1G (no PoE) | None | 4 × SFP+ | 128 Gbps | Yes (VSF) |
Latest Models in the Same Series
| Model | Ports | Uplink Ports | PoE Budget | Recommended Use Case |
| JL262A | 48 × 1G PoE+ | 4 × SFP+ | 370 W | High‑density PoE access layer |
| JL259A | 24 × 1G PoE+ | 4 × SFP | 370 W | Medium‑density enterprise edge |
| JL258A | 8 × 1G PoE+ | 2 × SFP+ | 125 W | Compact PoE edge |
