HPE Networking Instant On 1930 JL684A 24-Port Class 4 PoE Switch with 4x 1G/10G SFP+, 370 W
- Managed, Rack-mountable, 24 x 1G PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ Uplinks, PoE+ (370W), Layer 2
Overview
The HPE Networking Instant On 1930 Series is HPE's line of smart-managed, fixed-configuration Gigabit switches for small and medium businesses, adding Layer 2+ features such as static IPv4 routing, access control lists and IEEE 802.1X to Instant On's app, cloud and web-GUI management. The JL684A is the A revision of the 24-port Class 4 PoE model with a 370 W budget and four SFP+ ports that take 10G optics. HPE's 1930 product reference lists it under the same model name as the JL684B, but HPE publishes per-model specifications only for the B revision, so figures such as switching capacity, weight and power draw are not published for the JL684A.
Technical Details
HPE Networking Instant On 1930 JL684A is a Layer 2+ smart-managed switch with 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, Class 4 PoE and four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, the A revision of HPE's 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP/SFP+ 370W model. It is managed through the Instant On cloud portal, the Instant On mobile app or a local web GUI. HPE's model name gives a 370 W Class 4 PoE budget, and the 1930 series rates Class 4 PoE at up to 30 W per port. HPE publishes no separate switching-capacity, forwarding-rate or power-supply figures for the A revision. It supports static IPv4 routing. It powers access points, IP cameras and VoIP phones in offices, studios and retail sites.
Best For
The JL684A suits offices, studios and retail sites, including those already running this model, that power access points, IP cameras or VoIP phones on a 24-port switch with 10G-capable uplinks and basic routing between VLANs. A 370 W PoE budget is suitable for mixed deployments of access points, cameras and phones; actual device counts depend on each powered device's power draw.
Not suitable if:
- you need dynamic routing such as OSPF, since HPE lists only static IPv4 routing for the 1930 series
- you need several switches to operate as one stacked unit, since HPE lists no stacking capability for the 1930 series
- you need more than 370 W of total PoE, since that is the budget in HPE's model name
- you need published per-model figures such as switching capacity or power draw, since HPE publishes those only for the B revision
JL684A Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | None (all features included; no feature tiers or subscription) |
| License Detail / MTBF | None (all features included; no feature tiers or subscription); MTBF not published |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| PoE Budget | 370 W Class 4 PoE (as stated in HPE's A model name; power-supply configuration not published for the A revision) |
| Port Speed | Gigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | 4x 1G/10G SFP+ (fixed) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | No |
| Switching Capacity | Not published |
| Forwarding Rate | Not published |
| MAC Table | Not published |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | Not published |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | Not published |
| Redundant PSU | Not published |
| Cooling | Not published |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | Not published |
| Weight | Not published |
| Operating Temperature | Not published |
| Software | |
| Operating System | Not published |
JL684A Accessories
| Transceivers | |
|---|---|
| R9D16A | Aruba Instant On 1G SFP LC SX 500m OM2 MMF Transceiver |
| J4859D | Aruba 1G SFP LC LX 10km SMF Transceiver |
| R9D17A | Aruba Instant On 1G SFP RJ45 T 100m Cat5e Transceiver |
| R9D18A | Aruba Instant On 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m OM3 MMF Transceiver |
| J9151E | Aruba 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF Transceiver |
| R9D19A | Aruba Instant On 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m DAC |
| R9D20A | Aruba Instant On 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m DAC |
FAQ
Does the HPE Networking Instant On 1930 JL684A support PoE, and what is the budget?
Yes. HPE's model name for the HPE Networking Instant On 1930 JL684A, '24G Class4 PoE 4SFP/SFP+ 370W', states 24 Gigabit ports with Class 4 PoE and a 370 W budget, and the 1930 series rates Class 4 PoE (IEEE 802.3at) at up to 30 W per port. HPE does not publish separate power-supply or per-port allocation details for the A revision, so actual device counts depend on each powered device's draw within the 370 W budget.
Is the JL684A end of sale?
Yes. HPE's notice 'Select Aruba Instant On 1930 A Switches', announced Oct 31, 2023, set the End of Sale date for the JL684A at Jan 31, 2024, 'or while supplies last'. HPE states that the End of Support Life date is to be determined and aligned with the 1930 'B' models. HPE names the JL684B as the 'Recommended Equivalent Enhanced Product' that the A model is transitioning to.
How does the JL684A relate to the JL684B?
HPE's 1930 product reference lists the JL684A and JL684B under the same model name, and HPE's End of Sale notice names the JL684B as the recommended equivalent enhanced product for the JL684A. HPE publishes per-model specifications only for the JL684B, so figures such as switching capacity, forwarding rate, weight and MTBF are not published for the JL684A and should not be assumed to match. Check the JL684B page for the B revision's published figures.
What transceivers do the uplinks on the 1930 JL684A use?
The JL684A has four SFP+ ports; HPE's 1930 series documentation gives four 1G/10G SFP+ ports on its 24- and 48-port models, so they take 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ modules, and HPE lists no 25G optics for them. HPE's current transceiver lists (1G SX, LX and RJ45; 10G SR and LR; 10GBASE-T; 1 m and 3 m DAC) are published for the B revision, so confirm compatibility in the HPE Networking Instant On Transceiver Guide. Transceivers are sold separately.
Does the Instant On 1930 JL684A support routing?
Yes, static routing only. HPE describes the 1930 series as Layer 2+ and lists static IPv4 routing as its routing feature, so the JL684A can route between VLAN subnets without a separate router. HPE lists no dynamic routing protocol such as OSPF or RIP for the 1930, so networks that need dynamic routing require a Layer 3 switch or router.
Can the Instant On 1930 JL684A be stacked?
No. HPE lists no stacking capability for the Instant On 1930 series, so each JL684A operates as a standalone switch. Several Instant On switches can be managed together as one site in the Instant On cloud portal or mobile app, and link aggregation (LACP or manual) bundles up to eight ports per trunk for higher-bandwidth links between switches. Spanning Tree protects redundant links against loops.
How is the Instant On 1930 JL684A managed?
The JL684A is a smart-managed switch. HPE lists the Instant On cloud portal, the Instant On mobile app and a local web GUI that supports up to five HTTP and HTTPS sessions. SNMPv1, v2c and v3 and RMON are available for monitoring, and firmware updates can be scheduled from the app or the cloud portal. Some functions, such as access control lists, IPv6 host mode, rate limiting and MSTP, are configured through the local web-management interface.
What condition is the JL684A sold in, and what warranty applies?
The JL684A is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by the Network Devices Inc. 1-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
