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Silver rack-mount network switch with front ports

HPE Networking Instant On

HPE Networking Instant On JL693AABA 2930F 12G PoE+ 2G/2SFP+ network switch

SKU CH-KSW5-ZAXZD MPN JL693AABA

Managed Layer 3 switch with 12 PoE+ ports, two Gigabit and two SFP+ uplinks, 170 W power draw and VSF stacking for 16-port scale

  • Type of switchManaged
  • 12 Gigabit PoE+ ports power access points and IP phones directly
  • 2 SFP+ and 2 Gigabit uplinks provide flexible 10 GbE or 1 GbE connectivity
  • Layer 3 routing with RIP and OSPF enables inter-VLAN traffic without a router
  • VSF stacking up to 8 chassis simplifies management across the network
  • 170 W power draw keeps energy costs low while delivering 740 W PoE+ capacity

Port configuration and PoE budget

The HPE Aruba 2930F JL693AABA is a managed Layer 3 switch with 16 ports. It provides 12 Gigabit PoE+ ports alongside two 1GbE and two 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for flexible fibre or copper uplinks. The chassis supports up to 740W of PoE+ power for connected devices.

Rack space and power planning

Verify that your rack has 1U of space for this rack-mountable unit. Confirm your power infrastructure can deliver the 170W typical consumption plus the PoE budget you intend to use. Ensure you have compatible SFP+ transceivers if you plan to use the 10GbE uplink ports.

Suited for managed access layers

This switch suits organisations needing a stackable, manageable access switch with high PoE+ capacity for access points or IP phones. It is not for buyers who need an unmanaged desktop switch or a purely Layer 2 device without routing features.

Not for unmanaged or low-power needs

Buyers who want a plug-and-play unmanaged switch should look elsewhere. Environments that do not require Layer 3 routing, VSF stacking, or high-density PoE+ will not use the capabilities this model provides.

How it compares

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Price $568.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE - SWITCHING
Size & build
Shipping weight4.54 kg
Package size478 × 351 × 137 mm
More details
Type of switchManaged

Questions about this item

Does the JL693AABA include rack-mount hardware or must that be purchased separately?

The switch is rack-mountable; the necessary brackets are included in the box so no separate kit is required.

Should I choose the 12G PoE+ model or a variant with more PoE budget for my access points?

This unit provides 12 PoE+ ports with a 170 W total power budget; select a higher-capacity model only if your devices need more than 170 W combined.

What does the 170 W power consumption figure mean for actual PoE device support?

It is the maximum PoE+ budget available across the 12 ports, so the sum of connected device draw cannot exceed 170 W.

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