JL680A-20 ARUBA ION 1930 8G 2SFP SWITCH

With a 20 Gbps switching capacity and 14.88 Mpps throughput, this compact smart-managed switch delivers wire-speed performance for demanding small business networks. The Aruba Instant On 1930 8G 2SFP offers eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and two SFP uplinks in a fanless, energy-efficient design that can be deployed on a desk or wall.

Overview

The HPE Aruba Instant On 1930 8G 2SFP (JL680A-20) is a cloud-managed Layer 2 switch engineered for simplicity and reliability. It provides eight 10/100/1000BASE-T ports for connecting computers, access points, IP phones, and other devices, plus two 1GbE SFP slots for fiber uplinks to extend your network. The switch supports up to 256 VLANs, jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, and advanced QoS with 8 hardware queues, ensuring smooth traffic for voice and video. Management is intuitive via the Aruba Instant On mobile app or web portal, allowing you to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot from anywhere.

What stands out

• 20 Gbps switching capacity and 14.88 Mpps throughput for high-speed data transfer
• Fanless design for silent operation, ideal for open office or quiet environments
• Two SFP uplink ports for flexible fiber connectivity and network expansion
• Cloud management via Aruba Instant On app or web portal – no extra controller needed
• IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet reduces power consumption during low activity
• Comprehensive security with 802.1X, RADIUS, ACLs, and DoS protection
• Desktop or wall-mountable with external power adapter for flexible placement

Technical details

• 8x 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 2x 1GbE SFP uplink ports
• Switching capacity: 20 Gbps
• Throughput: 14.88 Mpps
• MAC address table: 8K entries
• VLAN support: up to 256 VLANs
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9216 bytes
• Management: Aruba Instant On cloud (mobile app/web portal), Web GUI
• Layer support: Layer 2
• QoS: 8 hardware queues, WRR/SP scheduling
• Security: IEEE 802.1X, RADIUS, ACLs, DoS protection
• Fanless design: Yes
• Energy efficiency: IEEE 802.3az
• Mounting: Desktop, wall-mount
• Power supply: External DC 12V, 1A adapter
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Operating humidity: 15% to 95% non-condensing

Our verdict

The Aruba Instant On 1930 8G 2SFP is an excellent choice for small businesses seeking a reliable, silent, and easily managed network switch. Its SFP uplinks and cloud management provide future-proof flexibility without complexity.