Aru ba R8N88A 2930F PoE+ Switch – Stackable Layer 3 Networking Solution
Product Brief
The Aruba R8N88A is the Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP Switch, designed for enterprise and SMB networks. It provides high-performance, stackable Layer 3 switching with Power over Ethernet (PoE+) support for connecting wireless access points, IP phones, and other network devices. Ideal for campus, branch, and data center edge deployments.
Product Detail Table
| Item | Description |
| Brand | Aruba (HPE) |
| Model | R8N88A |
| Product Name | Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP Switch |
| Device Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch |
| Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplinks |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| PoE Power Budget | 370W |
| Stacking | Yes, via backplane stacking or FlexNetwork stacking |
| VLAN Support | 4K VLANs, voice VLANs |
| Layer 3 Features | Static routing, RIP, OSPF |
| Management | Aruba Central, CLI, Web GUI, SNMP |
| Mounting | Rack-mountable, 1U height |
| Target Market | Enterprise, SMB, Campus Networks |
Key Features
48 Gigabit PoE+ ports for high-density device connectivity
4 SFP uplink ports for fiber connectivity and scalability
Layer 3 static routing and RIP/OSPF support
Easy management via Aruba Central, Web GUI, CLI, or SNMP
Flexible deployment with stackable design
Secure connectivity with ACLs, 802.1X, and DHCP snooping
Energy-efficient with fanless design on certain models
Full Product Specification Table
| Specification | Details |
| Model Number | R8N88A |
| Device Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch |
| Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+, 4 x 1G SFP |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| PoE Power Budget | 370W |
| VLAN Support | 4K VLANs, Voice VLAN, Private VLAN |
| Layer 3 Features | Static Routing, RIP, OSPF |
| Stacking | FlexNetwork stacking or backplane stacking |
| Management Options | Aruba Central, CLI, Web GUI, SNMP |
| Security Features | ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, Port Security |
| Power Supply | Internal, dual redundant optional |
| Rack Mount | 1U standard |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty (HPE/Aruba) |
Similar Models Specification Table
| Model | Ports | Uplink Ports | PoE Budget | Switching Capacity | Layer 3 Support |
| R8N88A | 48 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 1G SFP | 370W | 176 Gbps | Static, RIP, OSPF |
| JL256A | 24 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 1G SFP | 195W | 128 Gbps | Static, RIP |
| R8N87A | 48 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 1G SFP | 370W | 176 Gbps | Static, RIP |
| JL259A | 24 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 1G SFP | 195W | 128 Gbps | Static |
Latest Model in Same Brand/Series Table
| Model | Ports | Uplink Ports | PoE Budget | Switching Capacity | Layer 3 Support | Key Feature |
| R8N88A | 48 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 1G SFP | 370W | 176 Gbps | Static, RIP, OSPF | High-density PoE+ switch |
| JL258A | 48 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 370W | 176 Gbps | Static, RIP, OSPF | Higher uplink bandwidth option |
