5X ARUBA ION 1960 48G 2XT 2XF 6 600W SW

With a 176 Gbps switching capacity and 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate, the HPE Aruba Ion 1960 48G 2XT 2XF 600W Switch delivers high-performance connectivity for growing networks. This 1U rackmount switch features 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ support and a generous 600W power budget, plus 2x 10GBASE-T and 2x SFP+ uplink ports for flexible high-speed backbone connections.

Overview

The Aruba Ion 1960 series provides smart managed switching with cloud and web UI management, virtual stacking up to 4 units, and Layer 2+ static routing. It supports up to 256 VLANs, 16,000 MAC addresses, and jumbo frames up to 9KB, ensuring efficient traffic handling and network segmentation. Ideal for SMBs and branch offices, it offers enterprise-grade features in a cost-effective package.

What stands out

• 48 PoE+ ports with 600W budget to power access points, IP phones, and cameras
• 2x 10GBASE-T and 2x SFP+ uplinks for high-speed aggregation
• Virtual stacking up to 4 units simplifies management
• Cloud and web UI management with secure access
• Layer 2+ static routing for inter-VLAN communication

Technical details

• Total Ethernet ports: 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45
• PoE standard: IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE+)
• Uplink ports: 2x 1/10GBASE-T, 2x 1/10G SFP+
• Switching capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 130.95 Mpps
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• VLAN support: up to 256 VLANs
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9KB
• Form factor: 1U rackmount
• Power supply: internal AC
• Fans: variable speed

Our verdict

The HPE Aruba Ion 1960 48G 2XT 2XF 600W Switch is a robust and scalable solution for businesses needing high-density PoE+ connectivity with 10G uplinks. Its smart management features and stacking capability make it a future-proof choice for expanding networks.