
Aruba IOn 1960 8G 4p2.5 2XT 2XF Sw
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Aruba IOn 1960 8G 4p2.5 2XT 2XF Sw.
Device Type: Switch - 16 ports - Managed - stackable. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 1U. Ports: 4 x 2.5GBase-T + 8 x 100/1000/10GBase-T + 2 x 100/1000/10GBase-T + 2 x 10 Gigabit SFP+. Power Over Ethernet (PoE): PoE. PoE Budget: 480 W. Performance: Throughput: 172 Mbps; Switching capacity: 116 Gbps; Latency (100 Mbps): 4.1 µs; Latency (1 Gbps): 1.8 µs; Latency (10 Gbps): 2.8 µs; Latency (2.5 Gbps): 6.7 µs. Capacity: MAC address entries: 16000; Routing table entries (static): 992; IPv6 routes (static): 512; IPv4 routes (static): 512. MAC Address Table Size: 16000 entries.
Specifications
- Processor
- 1 x ARM CortexTM A9: 800 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Highlights
- 16-port layout with 4 x 2.5G PoE+ and 8 x Gigabit PoE ports
- Generous 480 W total PoE power budget
- 2 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ and 2 x 10GBase-T uplink interfaces
- 116 Gbps total switching capacity
- Stackable 1U rack-mountable managed enclosure
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply
- Voltage Required
- AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
General
- Device Type
- Switch - 16 ports - Managed - stackable
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable 1U
- Ports
- 4 x 2.5GBase-T + 8 x 100/1000/10GBase-T + 2 x 100/1000/10GBase-T + 2 x 10 Gigabit SFP+
- Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
- PoE
- PoE Budget
- 480 W
- Performance
- Throughput: 172 Mbps
- Performance
- Switching capacity: 116 Gbps
- Performance
- Latency (100 Mbps): 4.1 µs
- Performance
- Latency (1 Gbps): 1.8 µs
- Performance
- Latency (10 Gbps): 2.8 µs
- Performance
- Latency (2.5 Gbps): 6.7 µs
- Capacity
- MAC address entries: 16000
- Capacity
- Routing table entries (static): 992
- Capacity
- IPv6 routes (static): 512
- Capacity
- IPv4 routes (static): 512
- MAC Address Table Size
- 16000 entries
- Jumbo Frame Support
- 9216 bytes
- Routing Protocol
- Static IP routing
- Remote Management Protocol
- RADIUS, SNMP 1, SNMP 2c, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS
- Authentication Method
- RADIUS
- Features
- EEE, ARP support, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), DHCP support, TPM, VLAN support, auto voice VLAN, LLDP-MED, LACP, STP support, BPDU Filter, flow control, IPv6 support, auto-negotiation, ACL support, CoS, port mirroring, full duplex mode, half duplex mode
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p
- Processor
- 1 x ARM CortexTM A9: 800 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 44.3 cm
- Depth
- 35 cm
- Height
- 4.39 cm
- Weight
- 5.24 kg
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 15 - 95% (40 °C)
- Min Storage Temperature
- -40 °C
- Max Storage Temperature
- 70 °C
- Humidity Range Storage
- 15 - 90% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 8 x 10/100/1000 Base-T (PoE) RJ-45 480 W
- Interfaces
- 4 x 1/2.5G (PoE+) RJ-45 480 W
- Interfaces
- 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet / 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ SFP+
- Interfaces
- 2 x 10/100/1000 Base-T
Miscellaneous
- MTBF
- 40.8 years
- Compliant Standards
- IEC/EN60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013, IEC/EN 62368-1, UL 62368-1, UL 62368-1 Second Edition, UL 62368-1 Third Edition, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 Third Edition, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 Second Edition, IEC/EN 60825-1:2014 Class 2, EN 55032:2015 Class A, CISPR 32:2015 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 B Class A 2018, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A, CNS 13438 Class A, KN32 Class A, AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A, EN 55035, CISPR 35, KN35, IEC/EN 61000-4-2, IEC/EN 61000-4-3, IEC/EN 61000-4-4,
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The HPE Aruba Instant On 1960 is a 16-port stackable, 1U rack-mountable managed switch engineered for growing business networks. Featuring dedicated 2.5GbE PoE+ ports, gigabit PoE ports, 10G SFP+ uplink capability, and a generous 480W total power budget, it delivers reliable high-speed aggregation and power for access points, surveillance cameras, and connected office infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE Aruba Instant On 1960 switch used for?
- This managed switch provides high-speed wired connectivity and Power over Ethernet to networked devices such as multi-gigabit access points, VoIP phones, and IP cameras. It is designed to operate as an access or aggregation switch in business environments requiring robust bandwidth and centralised power distribution.
What uplink and PoE capabilities does this switch offer?
- The switch is equipped with dedicated 10 Gigabit SFP+ and 10GBase-T ports for high-speed network uplinks. It also delivers up to 480 W of total PoE power across its multi-gigabit and gigabit Ethernet ports to run connected hardware without separate power injectors.
Does the unit come with a local warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, orders placed through Server Hub include a local South African warranty. This provides buyers with dependable domestic hardware support and assistance.