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Silver 1U rack-mount switch with 24 RJ-45 ports and four SFP uplinks

HPE

HPE Aruba JL259A#ABA 2930F 24G 4 SFP network switch

SKU CH-75WK-M8JRW MPN JL259A#ABA

A managed 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with four SFP uplinks for wired and wireless network integration

  • Main ports(24) RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports (4) SFP
  • Key features24 port 1 Gigabit Switch with four 1 Gigbit SFP uplinks Simp
  • Product dimensions1.73 in × 17.42 in × 7.88 in
  • Product weight5.31 lb (2.41 kg)
  • In the box(1) Aruba 2930F 24G 4SFP Switch, (1) power cord, (1) screw k
  • 24 Gigabit RJ-45 ports for high-density copper connectivity
  • Four SFP uplinks enable flexible fibre links
  • Layer 3 managed switching supports advanced routing
  • 73 inch height fits standard rack units
  • 31 lbs weight simplifies installation handling

24-Port Gigabit Switch with SFP Uplinks

This HPE Aruba 2930F switch provides 24 autosensing RJ-45 ports at 10/100/1000 speeds plus four 1 Gigabit SFP uplinks. It targets small-to-midsize businesses needing fixed-port Layer 3 management and integrated wired or wireless control in a single 1U appliance.

1U Rack-Mount Build with Flexible Mounting Kit

The unit measures 1.73 by 17.42 by 7.88 inches and weighs 5.31 pounds. Supplied mounting ears, bumper feet, a screw kit and a cable tie allow installation in a standard rack or on a desktop, so the same hardware fits wiring-closet racks and branch-office shelves without extra accessories.

Upgrade Path from Unmanaged Edge Switches

The jump is worth it when a network outgrows basic unmanaged gear and requires static routing, VLAN segmentation or centralised Aruba management. Buyers who only need plug-and-play connectivity or PoE power budgets should look elsewhere, as this model focuses on Layer 3 features without Power over Ethernet.

How it compares

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Price $1,712.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Model nameJL259A#ABA
Ports & slots
Main ports(24) RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports
(4) SFP
Size & build
Product dimensions1.73 in × 17.42 in × 7.88 in
Product weight5.31 lb (2.41 kg)
Shipping weight8.01 kg
Package size655 × 483 × 145 mm
In the box
In the box(1) Aruba 2930F 24G 4SFP Switch, (1) power cord, (1) screw kit, (4) mounting ears, (4) bumper feet, (1) cable tie

Questions about this item

What practical throughput do the 24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports cap at?

Each RJ-45 port negotiates up to 1 Gigabit per second, so the 24 copper ports deliver a maximum of 1 Gbps per connection.

What physical space and hardware are needed to mount the 1.73 x 17.42 x 7.88 inch chassis?

The 1.73-inch height fits one rack unit; the package includes four mounting ears and a screw kit for rack installation, plus four bumper feet for desktop use.

How is the switch initially set up, and which step is commonly missed?

Connect the supplied power cord, link devices to the RJ-45 or SFP ports, then access the management interface to enable Layer 3 routing — skipping the routing enablement leaves the switch in Layer 2 mode.

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