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What are Aruba 2920 Series Switches?
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Aruba 2920 Series Switches are enterprise-class, Layer 2+ managed switches delivering high performance, reliability, and advanced security for SMB and branch networks.
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What port speeds and densities are available on Aruba 2920 switches?
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Aruba 2920 switches offer 24- or 48-port models with 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, plus four SFP or two SFP+ uplinks for fiber connectivity.
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Do Aruba 2920 switches support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes. Select Aruba 2920 models provide 802.3at PoE+ or 802.3af PoE, with up to 370W total power budget to power IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points.
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How do Aruba 2920 switches handle stacking?
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They use Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) to stack up to four switches, simplifying management and increasing bandwidth with a high-speed, resilient fabric.
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Which management interfaces are supported on the Aruba 2920 Series?
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Management is via Web GUI, CLI (SSH/console), SNMP, and Aruba AirWave or Aruba Central for centralized monitoring and policy enforcement.
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What security features do Aruba 2920 switches include?
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They support access control lists (ACLs), 802.1X port authentication, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Protection, and IP Source Guard to mitigate network threats.
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What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the Aruba 2920?
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Each Aruba 2920 delivers up to 128 Gbps switching capacity and 95.2 Mpps packet forwarding rate to handle demanding traffic loads.
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Are Aruba 2920 switches fanless?
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Non-PoE Aruba 2920 models are fanless for silent operation; PoE and SFP+ variants include quiet fans to maintain optimal cooling.
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Can Aruba 2920 switches be managed in the cloud?
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Yes. Aruba 2920 switches integrate with Aruba Central for cloud-based management, analytics, and zero-touch provisioning.
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What software runs on Aruba 2920 Series Switches?
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They run ArubaOS-Switch, offering robust Layer 2+ features, static routing, OSPF, DHCP server, and IPv6 support.
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What is the Aruba 2920 Series warranty?
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Aruba 2920 switches come with a limited lifetime warranty including next-business-day replacement and free 24×7 support for software updates.
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How energy-efficient are Aruba 2920 switches?
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They feature Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), smart fan controls, and auto power-down for unused ports, reducing power usage up to 50%.
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When will Aruba 2920 be end-of-life (EOL)?
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Aruba 2920 entered EOL in 2020; support continues through the End-of-Service Life date, available on HPE’s support portal.
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Which VLAN features do Aruba 2920 switches support?
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They support 4K VLAN IDs, VLAN trunking (802.1Q), voice VLAN, guest VLAN, and Private VLAN Edge for advanced segmentation.
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Do Aruba 2920 switches support IPv6?
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Yes. Aruba 2920 switches provide full IPv6 support, including IPv6 routing, ACLs, DHCPv6, and management over IPv6.
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What mounting and form-factor options exist for Aruba 2920 switches?
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They are 1U rack-mountable units with integrated rack-mount kits; desktop feet are included for small-office deployment.
