HPE Aruba Instant On 1930 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch with 2x 1G SFP Uplinks 124W (JL681A)
Overview:
The HPE Aruba Instant On 1930 JL681A is a smart-managed Gigabit switch designed for small businesses and advanced home or office networks requiring Power over Ethernet and flexible network management. It features 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports with Class 4 PoE support, allowing compatible access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and other PoE devices to receive both power and data through a single Ethernet cable.
Two dedicated 1Gb SFP ports provide fiber uplink connectivity for connecting to another switch, network core, or long-distance fiber installation. The switch provides a total PoE power budget of 124W.
Management & Features:
The Instant On 1930 series offers cloud-based management through the Aruba Instant On mobile app and web portal, with no recurring subscription required. A local web interface is also available for more advanced network configuration.
The switch supports advanced Layer 2+ features including VLANs, Access Control Lists (ACLs), link aggregation, QoS, SNMP, and static routing.
Key Features:
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 PoE+ Ports
- 2 x 1Gb SFP Uplink Ports
- IEEE 802.3af/at Class 4 PoE Support
- 124W Total PoE Power Budget
- Up to 30W PoE Power per Port
- Smart-Managed Layer 2+ Switching
- Cloud and Mobile App Management
- Local Web Management
- VLAN, ACL, QoS, SNMP, and Static Routing Support
- Compact Desktop or Wall-Mountable Design
Functionality & Ports:
- Eight Gigabit PoE ports provide connectivity and power for compatible network devices.
- Two 1Gb SFP ports provide dedicated fiber uplinks without occupying the Ethernet access ports.
- The 124W PoE budget supports multiple access points, IP cameras, and other PoE-powered devices.
- Advanced management features allow network segmentation, traffic prioritization, monitoring, and improved access control.
- Suitable for small offices, retail stores, surveillance systems, and networks requiring advanced management in a compact form factor.




