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Silver 1U rack-mount switch with 48 RJ-45 ports and four SFP uplinks

HPE

HPE Aruba JL260A#ABA 2930F 48G 4SFP network switch

SKU CH-1ETA-BX972 MPN JL260A#ABA

Managed 48-port Gigabit switch with four SFP uplinks for wired and wireless networks

  • Main ports(48) RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports (4) SFP
  • Key features48 port 1 Gigabit Switch with four 1 Gigbit SFP uplinks Simp
  • Product dimensions1.73 in × 17.42 in × 9.7 in
  • Product weight6.83 lb (3.1 kg)
  • In the box(1) Aruba 2930F 48G 4SFP Switch, (1) power cord, (1) screw k
  • 48 autosensing RJ-45 ports deliver gigabit connectivity to endpoints
  • Four 1 Gigabit SFP uplinks enable flexible fibre uplinks
  • Layer 3 managed switching provides static routing and IPv6 support
  • Integrated wired and wireless management simplifies network operations
  • Compact 1.73" x 17.42" x 9.70" chassis fits dense rack deployments

48-Port Gigabit Switch with SFP Uplinks

The HPE Aruba 2930F provides 48 autosensing RJ-45 ports that operate at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps. Four SFP uplink slots allow fibre or copper modules for aggregation or longer runs. It is a fixed-configuration Layer 3 managed switch designed for campus access and wiring-closet deployment.

Practical Limits of the Gigabit Interface

Each copper port negotiates up to 1 Gbps full duplex, so total switching capacity is bound by that line rate. The four SFP uplinks also run at 1 Gbps, which can become a bottleneck when multiple 48-port switches are uplinked to a single core. Autosensing handles legacy 10/100 devices without manual configuration.

Rack-Mount Build and Daily Handling

The unit measures 1.73 inches high, 17.42 inches wide and 9.70 inches deep, fitting a standard 1U rack space with the included mounting ears. At 6.83 lbs it is light enough for single-person installation. Bumper feet allow desktop use, while the screw kit and cable tie secure cabling in a rack environment.

How it compares

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Price $1,323.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Model nameJL260A#ABA
Ports & slots
Main ports(48) RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports
(4) SFP
Size & build
Product dimensions1.73 in × 17.42 in × 9.7 in
Product weight6.83 lb (3.1 kg)
Shipping weight8.62 kg
Package size655 × 483 × 145 mm
In the box
In the box(1) Aruba 2930F 48G 4SFP Switch, (1) power cord, (1) screw kit, (4) mounting ears, (4) bumper feet, (1) cable tie

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 48-port model or the 24-port PoE+ version shown nearby?

This unit provides 48 autosensing RJ-45 ports at 10/100/1000 speeds plus four SFP uplinks; the alternative has 24 ports with PoE+ support instead.

What does the 1 Gigabit headline speed deliver once the switch is installed?

Each of the 48 copper ports auto-negotiates up to 1000 Mbps, and the four SFP uplinks also run at 1 Gbps for consistent line-rate throughput.

Which interface standard do the SFP uplinks use, and what does it cap in practice?

The four SFP slots accept 1 Gigabit transceivers, limiting each uplink to a maximum of 1 Gbps in actual deployment.

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