HPE Aruba Networking JL686A Instant On 1930 48G Class4 PoE Switch

Scale Fast with Smart-Managed Gigabit Power

The Aruba Instant On 1930 JL686A delivers reliable Gigabit edge connectivity for growing offices, retail, and branches. With 48 Class 4 PoE+ ports and 4x 1/10G SFP+ uplinks, it powers access points, cameras, and phones while removing uplink bottlenecks. Smart-managed L2+ features and an intuitive app streamline setup, security, and ongoing operations.

Key Benefits & Features

• 48 PoE+ access ports: Power APs, IP cameras, and VoIP endpoints with a 370W Class 4 PoE budget for flexible device rollouts.
• High-speed fiber uplinks: Four dedicated 1/10G SFP+ ports help eliminate congestion and segment traffic cleanly.
• Smart L2+ control: VLANs, ACLs, QoS, LACP, IGMP snooping, and static routing improve performance and traffic isolation.
• Solid switching performance: 176 Gbps switching capacity and 130.95 Mpps forwarding keep latency low under load.
• Simple management: Deploy and manage via mobile app or web GUI for quick troubleshooting and updates.

Ideal Use Cases

• SMB offices needing PoE+ for APs, phones, and cameras
• Retail stores consolidating wired and wireless edge with fiber backhaul
• Healthcare or education floors segmenting users and devices with VLANs
• Branch sites standardizing on app-driven, easy-to-manage switches

Technical Specifications

• Ports: 48x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Class 4 PoE, 4x 1/10G SFP+ uplinks
• PoE Budget: 370 W (Class 4 PoE+)
• Performance: 176 Gbps switching capacity; 130.95 Mpps throughput
• Layer & Features: L2+ with VLANs, ACLs, QoS, LACP, STP/MSTP, IGMP snooping, LLDP; static IPv4 routing
• Processor/Memory: ARM Cortex-A9 800 MHz; 512 MB SDRAM; 256 MB flash; 1.5 MB packet buffer
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mount; 17.42 x 12.7 x 1.73 in (44.25 x 32.26 x 4.39 cm)
• Operating Range: 0–40°C; 15–95% RH; up to 3 km altitude
• Management: Mobile app and web GUI

Ready to power and protect your edge

Standardize on Aruba Instant On for dependable PoE, fiber uplinks, and fast deployment. Order today.

Model	JL686A (Aruba Instant On 1930 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP/SFP+ 370W)
Product Type	Smart-managed Layer 2+ Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Form Factor	Rack-mountable 1U
Access Ports	48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (Class 4 PoE)
Uplink Ports	4 × 1/10GbE SFP+
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps
Forwarding Throughput	130.95 Mpps
PoE Budget	370 W (PoE+ / IEEE 802.3at)
Packet Buffer	1.5 MB
MAC Address Table	16K entries
Jumbo Frame Support	9216 bytes
Processor / Memory	ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz; 512 MB SDRAM; 256 MB flash
Power Supply	Internal; AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption (Max)	460 W
Idle Power	34.5 W
Dimensions (W × D × H)	44.25 × 32.26 × 4.39 cm (17.42 × 12.7 × 1.73 in)
Weight
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity	15% to 95% @ 40 °C
Storage Temperature	−40 °C to 70 °C (−40 °F to 158 °F)
Storage Humidity	15% to 95% @ 60 °C
Operating Altitude	Up to 3 km (10,000 ft)

Management & Layer	Smart-managed Layer 2+; mobile app & web GUI
Remote Management	SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, HTTP/HTTPS, TFTP, RADIUS
Performance	Switching capacity 176 Gbps; forwarding 130.95 Mpps; latency ~2.2 µs (1G), ~1.2 µs (10G)
PoE	48 PoE+ ports; total budget 370 W
VLANs	256 VLANs supported
Link Aggregation	8 ports; LACP
ACL / Entries	ACL supported; 480 entries per ACL
Layer 2 Features	STP/RSTP/MSTP, IGMP snooping, LLDP, Auto MDI/MDI-X, Flow control
QoS	802.1p CoS, QoS features
Energy	IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet
Standards	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1D/W/S/Q/P/X, 802.1AB (LLDP), 802.3az
Status Indicators	Port status, Power, PoE

Optional – Transceivers

J4858D (1G SFP LC SX 500 m MMF); J4859D (1G SFP LC LX 10 km SMF); J8177D (1G SFP RJ-45 T 100 m Cat5e); J9150D (10G SFP+ LC SR 300 m MMF); J9281D (10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1 m DAC); J9283D (10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3 m DAC)

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