R0M68A - HPE Aruba 2930M 24 Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1-Slot Switch

HPE Aruba 2930M 24-port Layer 3 stackable access switch with Smart Rate 1/2.5/5GbE PoE Class 6 ports, up to 1440W PoE budget, and modular uplinks.

The HPE Aruba Networking R0M68A is part of the 2930M Switch Series, a family of Layer 3 stackable access switches designed for digital workplaces optimized for mobile users through an integrated wired and wireless approach. This model provides 24 ports of HPE Smart Rate (1/2.5/5GBase-T) connectivity with PoE Class 6 support, enabling power delivery for demanding edge devices such as Wi-Fi 6/6E access points and PTZ cameras. Built on the HPE Aruba ProVision ASIC, it delivers low latency, robust QoS, and support for static, RIP, and Access OSPF routing. The switch features a one-slot modular design for optional 10GbE/40GbE uplink or stacking modules, supports up to 10-chassis stacking for scalable deployments, and integrates with ClearPass Policy Manager and Aruba Central for simplified, secure management across enterprise, branch, and campus networks.

• Manufacturer: HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) / Aruba Networking
• Product Family: Aruba 2930M Switch Series
• Model: 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1-slot Switch
• Product Type: Layer 3 Managed Stackable Access Switch
• Ports: 24 x 1/2.5/5GBase-T Smart Rate PoE Class 6 ports
• Expansion Slots: 1 uplink/stacking module slot; supports up to 2 power supplies
• Management Ports: 1 x 1000Base-T management port, 1 serial console port, 1 USB Type-B port
• Switching Capacity: 320 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 112 Mpps
• Stacking Bandwidth: 100 Gbps (up to 10-chassis stacking)
• Latency: 3.1 µs (1Gbps), 6.5 µs (2.5Gbps), 4.2 µs (5Gbps), 3.4 µs (10Gbps)
• MAC Address Table: 32,768 entries
• Jumbo Frame Support: 9220 bytes
• Routing Protocols: OSPF, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, RIP, RIPng, static IPv4/IPv6 routing, ECMP
• IPv4/IPv6 Routing Table: 2000 IPv4 entries / 1000 IPv6 entries
• PoE: PoE Class 6 (IEEE 802.3bt), up to 1440W PoE budget with dual power supplies
• Power Supplies: Supports JL086A (54VDC 680W) or JL087A (54VDC 1050W), sold separately
• Remote Management: SNMPv1/v2/v3, RMON, Telnet, HTTP, SSH/SSH-2, CLI, XRMON
• Security: MD5, SSL, TLS encryption; RADIUS, TACACS+, PAP, CHAP authentication; IEEE 802.1AE MACsec support
• ASIC: HPE Aruba ProVision ASIC
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Ship Weight: Approx. 16.4 lbs
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• PTP Support: IEEE 1588v2 (PTP) not supported on this model

• 24 HPE Smart Rate (1/2.5/5GBase-T) PoE Class 6 ports for high-speed edge connectivity
• Layer 3 stackable design supporting up to 10-chassis virtual stacking
• Up to 1440W PoE budget with dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies
• Modular one-slot design for optional 10GbE/40GbE uplinks or stacking modules
• Powered by HPE Aruba ProVision ASIC for low latency and robust performance
• Zero Touch Provisioning for simplified branch and remote deployment
• Integration with ClearPass Policy Manager for unified wired/wireless policy enforcement
• Cloud-based management support via HPE Aruba Networking Central
• Support for static routing, RIP, and Access OSPF for Layer 3 functionality
• IEEE 802.1AE MACsec support for secure link-layer encryption
• Switch auto-configuration for automatic AP detection and provisioning
• Dynamic Segmentation with Tunnel Node for secure per-user traffic tunneling

Designed for enterprise access-layer deployments requiring high-density multi-gigabit PoE connectivity.

• Access-layer switching in enterprise campus wiring closets
• Powering Wi-Fi 6/6E access points requiring high PoE wattage per port
• Branch office deployments using Zero Touch Provisioning for simplified setup
• Powering PTZ security cameras and other high-power PoE edge devices
• Multi-gigabit desktop connectivity in dense IoT or BYOD environments
• Stacked switch deployments for scalable campus network infrastructure
• Unified wired/wireless network policy enforcement via ClearPass integration

• High-density Smart Rate multi-gig PoE connectivity
• Scalable 10-chassis stacking architecture
• Large PoE power budget for demanding devices
• Simplified deployment with Zero Touch Provisioning
• Flexible modular uplink and stacking options
• Lifetime warranty reduces long-term ownership cost

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Ship Weight: Approx. 16.4 lbs
• Airflow: Port-to-power airflow design
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Per available official HPE documentation, this switch is validated for use with the following Aruba 2930M accessories and modules:

• Aruba 2930 2-port Stacking Module (JL325A)
• Aruba 3810M/2930M 1-Port QSFP+ 40GbE Module (JL078A)
• Aruba 3810M/2930M 4-Port 100M/1G/10G SFP+ MACsec Module (JL083A)
• Aruba 3810M/2930M 4 HPE Smart Rate 1G/2.5G/5G/10G PoE+ Module (JL081A)
• Aruba X371 12VDC 250W Power Supply (JL085A)
• Aruba X372 54VDC 680W Power Supply (JL086A)
• Aruba X372 54VDC 1050W Power Supply (JL087A)
• HPE Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager
• HPE Aruba Networking Central (cloud management)
• Other Aruba 2930M series switches for stacking (JL319A, JL320A, JL321A, JL322A, JL323A, JL324A, R0M67A)

Note: IEEE 1588v2 (PTP) is not supported on the R0M68A model, unlike some other 2930M variants.

• HPE Aruba 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1-slot Switch
• Rack-mounting hardware
• Basic documentation/quick start materials

Q: What is the HPE R0M68A switch?

A: The R0M68A is the HPE Aruba Networking 2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1-slot switch, a Layer 3 stackable access switch with 24 multi-gigabit PoE ports.

Q: How many ports does the R0M68A have?

A: It has 24 RJ-45 autosensing 1/2.5/5GBase-T Smart Rate ports with PoE Class 6 support.

Q: What is the maximum PoE power budget on the R0M68A?

A: The switch supports up to 1440W of PoE power budget when using dual redundant power supplies, which are sold separately.

Q: Does the R0M68A support stacking?

A: Yes, it supports modular chassis stacking of up to 10 switches using an optional stacking module such as the JL325A.

Q: Does the R0M68A support IEEE 1588v2 (PTP)?

A: No, according to HPE's official datasheet, PTP (IEEE 1588v2) is explicitly not supported on the R0M68A model.

Q: What warranty does the R0M68A come with?

A: The Aruba 2930M Switch Series, including the R0M68A, includes a Limited Lifetime Warranty as stated in HPE's official QuickSpecs.

Q: What management options are available for the R0M68A?

A: It supports SNMP, Telnet, SSH, HTTP, CLI, and integrates with HPE Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager and Aruba Central for cloud-based management.

Q: What power supplies are compatible with the R0M68A?

A: It supports the Aruba X372 power supplies JL086A (680W) and JL087A (1050W), which must be purchased separately.