HPE Aruba 2530 Series Switches
Managed Layer 2 access, including fanless models for noise-sensitive spaces
About 2530 Series Switches
The 2530 is the entry managed switch in the Aruba range — the tier below the 2930F. It is a Layer 2 access switch, intended for wiring closets and small deployments that need managed features without routing.
Why it still gets specified
- Fanless models — several 8 and 24 port variants run without fans, which matters in offices, classrooms and AV racks where noise is a real constraint
- PoE+ variants — for phones, access points and cameras
- 8-port models — genuinely useful for small remote sites
- ArubaOS-Switch — the same software family as the 2930F and 3810
Pick by part number, not by series
The 2530 ships in a lot of variants — port counts of 8, 24 and 48, with and without PoE+, fanless and fan-cooled, Gigabit and Fast Ethernet. Those differences are fixed in hardware and encoded in the part number, not configurable afterwards. Ordering on "2530, 24 port" alone regularly produces the wrong unit.
If you need routing, this is the wrong tier — look at the 2930F or 3810. Send us the part number or tell us what you are connecting and we will confirm PoE budget and port configuration before shipping.
Featured 2530 Series Switches Products
JL330A - Aruba 2530 Ethernet Switch$328.95
Aruba J9781A#AC3 2530-48 48 Ports Yes Ethernet Switch$282.20
Aruba J9774A#AC3 2530-8G-PoE+ 8 Ports Yes Ethernet Switch$217.99
Aruba J9777A#AC3 2530-8G 8xPorts 10/100/1000Base-T 2xCombo SFP Layer-3 Managed$93.99
HPE J9855-60001 Aruba 2530 Series 2530-48G-2SFP+ 48xPorts 1000Base-T + 2xPorts$516.99
JL070A - Aruba 2530-8-PoE+ 8 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T Layer-2 Managed Gigabit$805.26
JL070AR - Aruba 2530-8-PoE+ 8 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T Layer-2 Managed Gigabit$805.26
2530-48 - HP Aruba PoE+ 48 x Ports 10/100Base-TX + 2 x SFP Layer-2 Managed Fast$485.53
HP J9775-60101 Aruba 2530 Series 2530-48G 48xRJ-45 Ports 10/100/1000Base-T +$410.53
HP J9776-60001 Aruba 2530 Series 2530-24G 24xRJ-45 Ports 10/100/1000Base-T +$90.99
J9782A - Aruba 2530-24 24xPorts 10/100Base-TX/ 10/100/1000Base-T + 2xSFP$187.37
J9856A - Aruba 2530-24G-24 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP+ Layer-2 Managed$896.66
J9782AR - Aruba 2530-24 24xPorts 10/100Base-TX/ 10/100/1000Base-T + 2xSFP$187.37
J9856AR - Aruba 2530-24G-24 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP+ Layer-2$896.66
HPE J9776-60101 Aruba 2530 Series 2530-24G 24xRJ-45 Ports 10/100/1000Base-T +$90.99
2530-24G - HP Aruba PoE+ 24 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 4 x SFP Layer-2 Managed$145.26
HPE 2530-48-POE+ Aruba 2530 Series 2530-48-PoE+ 48 x RJ-45 Ports PoE+
Aruba JL070A#ACC 2530-8-PoE+ 8 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T Layer-2 Managed$3,413.05
Browse all 751 2530 Series Switches SKUs.
More 2530 Series Switches
- J9774-61001 - Aruba 2530-8G-PoE+ 8 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP Combo Layer-2 $217.99
- Aruba J9778A#ABB 2530-48-PoE+ 48 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP Layer-2 Managed $173.99
- J9777-61001 - Aruba 2530-8G 8 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP Combo Layer-2 Managed $93.99
- HP J9777-60001 2530 Series 2530-8G 8xPorts 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 Dual Personality SFP $93.99
- J9778-60201 - Aruba 2530-48-PoE+ 48 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP Layer-2 Managed $173.99
- HPE J9779-60001 Aruba 2530 Series 2530-24-PoE+ 24 x RJ-45 Ports PoE+ 10/100Base-TX + 2 x $184.21
- J9855A - Aruba 2530-48G-2SFP+ 48 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T 2 x SFP Layer-2 Managed $184.21
- J9780-61001 - Aruba 2530-8-PoE+ 8 x Ports 10/100Base-TX + 2 x SFP Layer-2 Managed Gigabit $176.84
- J9779AR - Aruba 2530-24-PoE+ 24 x Ports 10/100Base-X + 2 Gigabit SFP Ports & 2 Ethernet $184.21
- J9775-61001 - HP ProCurve 2530-48G 48 Ports 10/100/1000Base-T 4 x SFP Manageable $410.53
- J9773-61001 - HP 2530-24G 24-Port x PoE+ 4 x Slot +10/100/1000Base-T PoE-Port $194.74
- HP J9773-60201 Aruba 2530 Series 2530-24G PoE+ 24xRJ-45 Ports PoE+ 10/100/1000Base-T + $194.74
- J9780AR - Aruba 2530-8-PoE+ 8 x Ports 10/100Base-TX + 2 x SFP Layer-2 Managed Gigabit $176.84
- J9777A - Aruba 2530-8G 8 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP Combo Layer-2 Managed $93.99
- Aruba J9777A#ABA 2530-8G 8 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP Combo Layer-2 Managed $93.99
- J9774A - Aruba 2530-8G-PoE+ 8 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP Combo Layer-2 Managed $217.99
- Aruba J9855A#ABA 2530-48G-2SFP+ 48 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP Layer-2 Managed $516.99
- HP J9777A#ABB Aruba 2530-8G 8-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T with 2 Combo Gigabit SFP Ports $93.99
- Aruba J9774A#ABA 2530-8G-PoE+ 8 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP Combo Layer-2 Managed $217.99
- J9774AR - Aruba 2530-8G-PoE+ 8 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP Combo Layer-2 Managed $217.99
- Aruba J9778A#ABA 2530-48-PoE+ 48 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP Layer-2 Managed $173.99
- Aruba J9775A#ABA 2530-48G 48 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 4 x SFP Layer-2 Managed Gigabit $859.30
- J9780A - Aruba 2530-8-PoE+ 8 x Ports 10/100Base-TX + 2 x SFP Layer-2 Managed Gigabit $176.84
- J9775A - Aruba 2530-48G 48 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 4 x SFP Layer-2 Managed Gigabit $410.53
- J9773A - Aruba 2530-24G PoE+ 24 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 4 x SFP Layer 2 Managed $194.74
2530 Series Switches in stock, by port count
Live count of Aruba 2530 switches that are priced, photographed and ready to ship, taken from our own catalogue on 5 November 2026. Prices are what you pay, not a list price.
| Ports | Switches available | Price range | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Port | 44 | $71.58 – $3,413.05 | $586.14 |
| 24-Port | 46 | $90.99 – $2,205.62 | $837.39 |
| 48-Port | 62 | $107.37 – $3,165.47 | $958.20 |
Need several of one port count? Paste the part numbers into the quick order pad, or ask for a bulk quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Aruba 2530 support Layer 3 routing?
The 2530 is an access-tier Layer 2 switch and is not intended as a routing platform. If you need inter-VLAN routing, the 2930F offers a limited routing capability and the 3810M provides full Layer 3.
Are there fanless Aruba 2530 models?
Yes — several 8 and 24 port variants are fanless, which is why the 2530 is often chosen for offices, classrooms and AV installations where switch noise is a problem. Fanless and fan-cooled versions carry different part numbers.
What operating system does the Aruba 2530 run?
ArubaOS-Switch, the same software family as the 2930F, 2930M and 3810. It is a different operating system from AOS-CX on the Aruba CX line, and configurations do not transfer between them.
Can Aruba 2530 switches be stacked?
Stacking support is not consistent across this tier, and several variants offer management grouping rather than true stacking. Tell us the exact models and we will confirm what is actually supported before you order.