HPE Aruba 2920 Switch Series – Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Switch with 10GbE Uplinks, Stacking, and PoE+

Description

The HPE Aruba 2920 Switch Series is a robust and scalable Layer 3 managed enterprise switch, designed for access-layer deployments in medium to large business networks. It offers advanced networking features, high reliability, and flexible connectivity options to support modern enterprise requirements.

The 2920 series provides 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) ports, along with optional PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) support for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras.

For high-speed uplink connectivity, the switch supports:

• 10GbE SFP+ uplinks
• Optional stacking modules for scalability and redundancy

One of its key features is HPE stacking technology, allowing multiple switches to operate as a single logical unit. This improves network performance, simplifies management, and ensures high availability.

The Aruba 2920 supports full Layer 3 routing capabilities, including:

• Static routing
• RIP and basic OSPF support
• IPv6 support

Advanced enterprise features include:

• QoS (Quality of Service) for traffic prioritization
• Advanced security (ACLs, 802.1X authentication, MAC filtering)
• Energy-efficient operation
• Centralized management via Aruba AirWave

The switch is built for reliability with:

• Redundant and hot-swappable power supplies (model dependent)
• High uptime for business-critical environments

Typical use cases:

• Enterprise access layer
• Campus networks
• VoIP and wireless deployments
• CCTV and IP surveillance systems

The Aruba 2920 series is a dependable solution for organizations requiring enterprise-grade switching with scalability and performance.

Key Features:

• Layer 3 managed enterprise switch
• 24/48 Gigabit ports with optional PoE+
• 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed connectivity
• Stacking support for scalability and redundancy
• Advanced security, QoS, and IPv6 support