ARU-IO-SW19608G-480W

HP Aruba Instant On 1960 8x Gigabit PoE & 2x 10Gigabit & 2x SFP+ Port 480W Switch

Overview Summary:

The HP Aruba Instant On 1960 8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch offers a powerful and reliable networking solution for small and growing businesses in South Africa. Equipped with 8 Gigabit PoE ports, 2 10GBASE-T ports, and 2 SFP+ 10GbE ports, it ensures high-speed connectivity for multiple devices and bandwidth-intensive applications like video conferencing and cloud services. Its user-friendly management options, including mobile app and cloud-based portal, make setup and monitoring simple, allowing you to scale your network with ease. Shop now and enhance your office network performance with this efficient switch.

This switch supports flexible PoE deployment and stackable configurations, giving your business the ability to expand without complexity. With 480W PoE power budget, it can power multiple connected devices while maintaining optimal performance for all your networking needs. Buy now to streamline your business connectivity and enjoy reliable, high-speed network management.

What tier does this fall into?

High-performance

What is this best for?

Office networking, VoIP phones, video conferencing, cloud applications, server connectivity, small business network expansion

Overview:

HP Aruba Instant On 1960 8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch with 10Gb Uplink
Aruba Instant On 1960 switches are smart-managed, fixed-configuration network switches designed for small and growing businesses. They offer reliable connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications like voice, video conferencing, and cloud services, making it easy to scale your network as your business grows. With flexible management options, these switches provide simple, cost-effective deployment for modern office environments.

Description:

The HP Aruba Instant On 1960 switch delivers 8 Gigabit RJ-45 PoE ports, 2 10GBASE-T ports, and 2 SFP+ 10GbE ports, along with a 480W PoE budget. It supports stackable configurations for simplified management and offers local web GUI, mobile app, and cloud-based portal options for effortless network administration. Ideal for growing offices, it ensures consistent performance for multiple devices and high-bandwidth applications.

Features:

Simplified Network Management
Aruba Instant On 1960 switches allow you to stack up to four units and manage them through a single IP address. Both local and cloud-managed stacking modes make network expansion seamless, reducing complexity and saving time.

High-Performance Connectivity
Equipped with 10GBase-T and SFP+ uplink ports, the switch provides high-speed connections to servers, storage, and access switches. This ensures minimal traffic bottlenecks and smooth performance for data-heavy applications.

Flexible Deployment Options
The 1960 series offers layer 2+ smart-managed Ethernet access in multiple port configurations, including 12, 24, and 48 ports, with PoE support (Class 4 and Class 6) for powering connected devices.

Easy Onsite and Remote Management
Manage your network effortlessly with the Aruba Instant On mobile app or the cloud-based web portal. Both options provide intuitive control for monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting from anywhere.

SKU Information
SKU: S0F35A

Why Choose Aruba Instant On 1960

Stack up to four switches for centralized management
Supports high-speed 10Gb uplinks to reduce bottlenecks
Flexible PoE support for powering multiple devices
Remote and onsite management via mobile app or cloud portal
Ideal for small businesses seeking reliable, scalable networking

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	ARU-IO-SW19608G-480W
Item	HPE Networking Instant On Switch 8p Gigabit CL4 4p SR2.5G CL6 PoE 2p 10GBT 2p SFP+ 480W 1960
Differentiator	Ports: 48 x 1G + 4 x 2.5 G
Differentiator	Uplink ports: 2 x SFP+ 2 x 10 GBASE-T
Power consumption	Maximum:
	100-127V: 635W
	200-220V: 623W
	Idle:
	100-127V: 34W
	200-220V: 40W
Input voltage	100-127VAC / 200-240VAC
Ports	4 RJ-45 autosensing 1 G/2.5 GBASE-T ports with IEEE 802.af/at/bt CL6 PoE
	8 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 BASE-T ports with IEEE 802.af/at CL4 PoE
	(IEEE 802.3u Type 100 BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000 BASE-T, IEEE 802.3bz Type 2.5 GBase-T, IEEE 802.an 10 GBASE-T)
	Duplex: 100 BASE-TX: half or full
	1000 BASE-T: full only
	10 GBASE-T: full only
	2 SFP+ 10 GbE ports
	2 RJ-45 autosensing
	100/1000/10 GBASE-T ports
Switching capacity	116 Gbps
Stacking capabilities	4H height
Throughput	172 Mpps
Memory and processor	Single-Core ARM v7 Cortex-A9 @800 MHz , 1 GB DDR3 , 512 MB NAND flash , Packet buffer size: 1.5 MB
PoE capability	Total 480 W PoE Power
Operating temperature	0-40degreesC, 0-10,000 ft
Management features	HPE Networking Instant On Cloud , Web browser , SNMP Manager
Detailed product description	The HPE Networking Instant On Switch Series 1960 is a scalable solution for growing businesses with heavy bandwidth requirements and empowers your network to meet your business growing needs. With increased bandwidth, simplified network management, and the ability to handle multiple devices, it provides the ideal solution for your business.
Weight	4.9 kg, maximum, depending on model (10.8 lb, maximum, depending on model)
Dimensions	40.28 x 44.25 x 4.40 cm (15.86 x 17.42 x 1.73 in)