ARUBA ION 1930 8G 2SFP SW BDL MET JL680A X5MAL

With a 20 Gbps switching capacity and 14.88 Mpps forwarding rate, this smart managed switch delivers wire-speed performance for bandwidth-hungry small business networks. The fanless design ensures silent operation, making it ideal for open offices or quiet environments.

Overview

The HPE Aruba Instant On 1930 8G Class4 PoE 2SFP switch is a Layer 2+ smart managed switch that combines enterprise-grade features with cloud-based simplicity. It offers 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ support and a total PoE budget of 61.6 W, plus 2 SFP uplink ports for fiber connectivity. Manage it locally via web GUI or remotely through the Aruba Instant On mobile app or cloud portal—no extra licensing fees.

What stands out

• 8x PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3af/at) with 61.6 W budget to power IP phones, cameras, and access points
• Fanless, silent operation for noise-sensitive deployments
• Dual 1GbE SFP uplinks for high-speed backbone or long-distance fiber links
• Cloud-managed via Aruba Instant On app—zero-touch provisioning and remote monitoring
• Advanced Layer 2+ features: VLANs, QoS, 802.1X, ACLs, and DoS protection
• Flexible mounting: desktop, wall, or rack (with optional kit)

Technical details

• Switching capacity: 20 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 14.88 Mpps
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• VLAN support: up to 256 VLANs
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9216 bytes
• Management: Web GUI, Aruba Instant On cloud/mobile app
• Security: 802.1X, RADIUS, ACLs, DoS protection
• QoS: Yes
• Energy Efficient Ethernet: IEEE 802.3az
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Compliance: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z, 802.3af, 802.3at

Our verdict

The Aruba Instant On 1930 8G PoE switch is a perfect fit for small businesses needing reliable PoE and cloud management without complexity. Its silent operation and robust feature set make it a standout choice for SMB deployments.