Confused by Aruba Instant On network switches? We break down the models, features, and benefits to help you choose the right one for your small business.
Key Takeaways:
- Aruba Instant On switches offer a variety of models for different network needs.
- PoE models power devices over the network cable, eliminating the need for power outlets.
- Web and cloud management options provide flexibility and convenience.
Q: What are Aruba Instant On switches?
A: Aruba Instant On switches are a line of network switches designed for small businesses. They come in a variety of models with different port sizes and configurations, and some models support PoE (Power over Ethernet).
From retail stores to cafes, to bed-and-breakfasts, small businesses need a strong network to provide amazing online experiences while keeping employees productive. At the same time, with constrained resources and a growing number of interconnected devices, getting the most valuable networking solution for the money has become a basic need for budget-strapped small businesses.
Easy to set up and manage, Aruba Instant On switches are perfect for work-from-home and for small and growing businesses. Providing a foundation for reliable connectivity, switches maximise both performance and peace of mind across your network and devices. They also eliminate the need for additional power outlets for essential wired devices like surveillance cameras, access points, and desktops. Aruba Instant On offers a comprehensive range of smart-managed switches to fit various business needs and sizes.
From 8 to 48 ports, with Gigabit, 10-Gig copper and/or fiber connectivity, flexible management options, and Class 4 and Class 6 PoE support, Aruba Instant On offers everything you need for reliable wired connectivity.
Benefits of Aruba Instant On Switches
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FLEXIBLE MANAGEMENT MODESManagement through local web GUI or Instant On cloud-based management (via mobile app and web portal) |
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SUPPORT FOR IOT DEVICESClass 4 and Class 6 PoE support to connect more devices |
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PEACE OF MINDBuilt-in security features for a worry-free networking experience |
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SCALES WITH YOUR BUSINESSReady to deploy in 8-,24- and 48-port PoE and non-PoE models |
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WE’VE GOT YOU COVEREDSupport in all the right places: limited lifetime warranty, phone and chat support, and an active online community |
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Instant On switches can be deployed using two management modes: Instant On cloud-management (access via mobile app and/or web portal) and the local web GUI, all at no extra cost. |
Meet the Aruba Instant On Switching Portfolio
Comparisons between the 1830, 1930 and 1960 family of switches
 Aruba Instant On 1830 Series |
 Aruba Instant On 1930 Series |
 Aruba Instant On 1960 Series |
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| Port Size | 8-/24-/48- port PoE and non-PoE models | 8-/24-/48- port PoE and non-PoE models | 24-/48- port PoE and non-PoE models, 12-port aggregator |
| PoE Support | Class 4 PoE support*, partial PoE support (first half of ports support PoE) on PoE models | Class 4 PoE support* | Class 4 and Class 6 PoE support* |
| Stacking | No | No | Yes, true stacking* (local, cloud-managed, hybrid) |
| Uplinks | SFP uplinks | SFP+ uplinks | 10GBase-T and SFP+ uplinks |
| Management | Local web GUI or cloud-based management (access via mobile app or web portal) | Local web GUI or cloud-based management (access via mobile app or web portal) | Local web GUI or cloud-based management (access via mobile app or web portal) |
| Ideal deployment | Home offices, retail stores and small professional office | Small café, retail stores, medical offices, professional offices | Boutique hotels, high-powered tech-startups, small nursing homes, training facilities |
| Use-case | Cost-efficient small business environments that require both PoE (power and connectivity to surveillance cameras, access points) and non-PoE support (connectivity to PCs and laptops) | Small businesses looking to connect wired devices within their network like wireless APs, printers, surveillance cameras and PoS systems | Growing small businesses looking for 10G connectivity with different wired devices like surveillance cameras, VoIP phones and wireless access points (APs) and high-end servers and storage |
* With PoE models, up to 30W PoE power delivery is available for Class 4 PoE devices like access points, surveillance cameras, and VoIP phones, and up to 60W PoE power delivery is available for Class 6 PoE devices like pan-tilt zoom cameras and video-enabled IP-phones.
HPE Aruba 1830 Series – Aruba Instant On Switch family
The Aruba Instant On 1830 Switch Series is an affordable, easy-to-use, smart-managed switch solution for small businesses looking for cost-effective ways to keep up with evolving networking demands.
What’s New
- Smart-managed Layer 2 Ethernet switch series ready to deploy in 8, 24-, and 48-port for non-PoE and PoE models.
- Compact and fan-less 8-port PoE/ non-PoE models and 24-port non-PoE model for acoustically sensitive environments.
- Aruba Instant On mobile app and/or cloud-based web portal for easy network management onsite or remotely.
- Two (2) and four (4) dedicated 1G SFP fiber ports on 24- and 48-port models respectively to eliminate traffic bottlenecks across your network.
- Option to manage your switches through local web GUI.
- Cost-effective PoE Support: With half of the ports capable of supporting PoE, these switches are ideal for the most cost-efficient environments.
HPE Aruba 1930 Series – Aruba Instant On switch family
The Aruba Instant On 1930 switch series is designed for small and growing businesses that require enhanced performance to support bandwidth-demanding applications, as well as seamlessly integrating with exiting instant On indoor/outdoor access points – all centrally managed with the Instant On mobile app onsite or remotely.
What’s New
- Seven advanced smart managed Layer 2+ Gigabit switches for high-performance connectivity.
- Non-PoE and Class 4 PoE (i.e. PoE+) 8-, 24- and 48-port models for deployment flexibility.
- 1G/10G SFP+ ports on 24-and 48-port models for fiber connectivity.
- Aruba Instant On mobile app and/or cloud-based web portal for easy network management onsite or remotely.
- Option to manage your switches through local web GUI.
- Limited Lifetime Warranty.
HPE Aruba 1960 Series – Aruba Instant On switch family
Aruba Instant On 1960 switch series are advanced, smart-managed, stackable Gigabit switches for growing businesses needing the highest performance to support bandwidth-demanding applications.
What’s New
- Simplify network management by stacking up to (four) 4 Aruba Instant On 1960 switches and managing them through one single IP address. Stacking supported via local and cloud-managed stacking modes.
- Smart-managed layer 2+ Ethernet switch series ready to deploy in 24- and 48-port for non-PoE and PoE (supports Class 4 and Class 6 PoE) models.
- The Aruba 1960 aggregation switch comes with twelve (12) 10GBase-T and four (4) SFP+ ports, providing 10G connectivity to servers, network storage devices and access switches alike.
- For environments with heavy bandwidth needs, 10GBase-T and SFP+ uplink ports deliver lightning-fast network speeds and nearly eliminates traffic bottlenecks.
- Aruba Instant On mobile app and/or cloud-based web portal for easy network management onsite or remotely.
- Limited Lifetime Warranty.
More from Aruba Networks at Comms Express: Aruba Instant On Access Points | Aruba Instant On | Aruba Managed Switches | Aruba Indoor Access Points | Aruba Desk Stand and Wall Plate Access Points | Aruba Mobility Controllers | Aruba Accessories
If you require any further information on these or any other Aruba Networks products that we stock, please do not hesitate to contact our team who will be only too happy to help.
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