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Silver rack-mount network switch with 24 RJ45 ports and 4 SFP+ uplinks

HP

HP Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ network switch

SKU CH-0TRK-MQVKG

24-port Gigabit PoE+ Layer 3 switch with four SFP+ uplinks for 10G connectivity

  • Type of switchLayer 3 Switch
  • Product dimensions56 × 46 × 12
  • Product weight5.84
  • 24 PoE+ ports power access points and cameras directly
  • 4 SFP+ uplinks provide 1/10GbE fibre connectivity
  • Layer 3 switching enables routing between VLANs
  • Autosensing RJ-45 ports negotiate 10/100/1000 speeds automatically
  • Compact 56×46×12 cm form factor fits standard racks

Aruba 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch

The HP Aruba 2930F JL255A is a Layer 3 switch built for wired network infrastructure. It provides 24 RJ-45 autosensing ports that operate at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps and support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ power delivery. Four SFP+ ports add 1 or 10 GbE uplink connectivity in a PHY-less design.

Ideal for PoE access deployments

This switch suits networks that need to power phones, cameras or access points directly from the 24 copper ports while aggregating traffic over high-speed fibre uplinks. It is not for buyers who require more than 24 powered ports or who need copper uplinks beyond the four SFP+ cages.

PoE+ budget and port count

The single specification that decides fit is the combination of 24 IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports and four SFP+ uplinks; if the powered-device count or uplink speed requirement exceeds that profile, a different switch is required.

How it compares

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Price $1,478.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model nameJL255A
Size & build
Product dimensions56 × 46 × 12
More details
Type of switchLayer 3 Switch

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the 2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ produce when all 24 ports run PoE+ continuously?

The switch uses internal fans that scale speed with temperature; a fully loaded PoE+ chassis draws more power and runs warmer, so fan noise increases under sustained load.

What cabling and SFP+ modules must I already have to use the 4 SFP+ 1/10GbE ports on this switch?

The four SFP+ cages accept standard 1/10GbE transceivers; you need compatible SFP+ modules and matching fibre or direct-attach cables for each link you plan to activate.

Will the 24 RJ-45 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports negotiate correctly with older 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX devices I keep?

Yes, each port autosenses 10, 100 and 1000 Mb/s and supports half or full duplex at 10/100 Mb/s and full duplex only at 1000 Mb/s, so legacy NICs connect without manual configuration.

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