Aruba Instant On 1930 48G 4SFP+ Switch {JL685A}

High-Performance Gigabit Switching with 10G Uplinks for Smarter Business Networks

Empower your office connectivity with secure, smart-managed network switching. The Aruba Instant On 1930 48G 4SFP/SFP+ Switch (JL685A) is an advanced, fixed-configuration Gigabit switch custom-tailored for small-to-medium businesses looking to support bandwidth-heavy operations. Packed with 48 high-speed Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 dedicated 10-Gigabit SFP+ fiber uplink ports, this 1U rackmount switch removes internal bottlenecks while giving your IT team the freedom to manage the network anywhere via the intuitive Instant On mobile app or cloud web portal.

Key Features & Benefits

• Blistering 10G SFP+ Fiber Uplinks: Features 4 dedicated 10-Gigabit SFP+ fiber ports to deliver ultra-fast storage connections, backup server links, or resilient backbone trunking to core network switches.
• Turnkey Cloud Management: Ready to deploy straight from your smartphone. The free Aruba Instant On cloud management ecosystem handles configuration, traffic visibility, and security updates with no subscription fees.
• Advanced Level 2 Switching (Layer 2+): Loaded with critical network controls including static routing, custom VLAN partitioning, Link Aggregation (LACP), and Spanning Tree Protocols (STP) to optimize local data flow.
• Silent Fanless Thermal Architecture: Built using an advanced fanless chassis layout, this switch operates completely silently—making it perfect for direct deployment under office desks, inside open conference spaces, or inside retail environments.
• Enterprise-Grade Threat Mitigation: Safeguards your data pipelines with integrated security protections including Access Control Lists (ACLs), IEEE 802.1X network authentication, and automatic Denial-of-Service (DoS) blockades.
• Optimized Traffic Prioritization (QoS): Built-in Quality of Service automatically assigns priority bands to time-sensitive voice and video packets, preventing dropped calls and laggy presentation feeds.

Technical Specifications

Network Component	Detailed Factory Specifications
Product Model Number	Aruba Instant On 1930 48G 4SFP/SFP+ (JL685A)
Total Base RJ45 Ports	48 x RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 Mbps ports
Uplink Interface Slots	4 x SFP+ 1/10-Gigabit high-speed transceiver slots
Total Switching Capacity	176 Gbps
Data Packet Throughput	130.95 Mpps (Million packets per second)
Processor Hardware	ARM Cortex-A9 at 800 MHz with 512 MB SDRAM, 256 MB Flash
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Non-PoE Model (For PoE alternatives, see model JL686A)
Management Modes	Aruba Instant On Cloud Mobile App, Web Browser interface, Local Web GUI
Maximum Power Rating	36.9 W (Maximum operational drawing power)
Acoustics & Fans	Fanless chassis layout for completely silent operation (0 dB)
Form Factor Size	1U Rackmount Profile (Includes brackets)
Physical Dimensions	43.9 x 442.5 x 286.4 mm (1.73 x 17.42 x 11.28 inches)
Net Hardware Weight	3.13 kg / 6.91 lbs