The Aruba 2530 48-Port PoE+ Switch is a high-density, fully managed Fast Ethernet Layer 2 switch designed for cost-effective, secure, and scalable edge connectivity. It includes 48x 10/100 PoE+ ports, 2x Gigabit uplink ports, and 2x SFP ports, making it ideal for enterprise edge, branch offices, and SMB deployments requiring robust power delivery and simplified network management.
Features & Benefits
Powerful PoE+ Support
Supports a total power budget of 382W to power connected devices like IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras directly via Ethernet.
Flexible Connectivity
- 48x 10/100 PoE+ ports for full device connectivity
- 2x autosensing 10/100/1000 ports for additional uplink capacity
- 2x dedicated Gigabit SFP ports for fiber uplinks
High Performance Switching
- Switching capacity of 17.6 Gbps
- Throughput up to 13 Mpps ensures efficient data forwarding
- Low latency performance: <6.6 µs (100Mb), <2.2 µs (1Gb)
Efficient Power & Thermal Design
- Maximum power consumption: 441W
- Heat dissipation: 170 BTU/hr
Robust Management Options
- Supports Aruba Central and Aruba AirWave for cloud and on-premise management
- Includes CLI, Web GUI, and out-of-band management via serial or Micro USB
- Compatible with Intelligent Management Center (IMC)
Technical Specifications
- Processor: ARM9E @ 800 MHz
- Memory: 256 MB DDR3 DIMM / 128 MB flash
- Packet Buffer Size: 3 MB (dynamically allocated)
- Stacking: Virtual stacking of up to 16 switches
- Input Voltage: 100 – 127 / 200 – 240 VAC
Ideal Deployment
Perfect for dense PoE environments such as enterprise edge networks, classrooms, hospitality venues, and branch offices where reliability and easy management are crucial.
