HPE JL808A 1960 48ports Ethernet switch

HPE Aruba

JL808A

Instant On 1960 48‑Port Gigabit Smart‑Managed Switch

The HPE Aruba JL808A Instant On 1960 is a 48‑port Gigabit Layer 2+ smart‑managed switch featuring two 10GBase‑T copper and two 10G SFP+ uplink ports. Tailored for small to mid‑sized organizations, this switch delivers enterprise‑grade performance—ideal for head‑end layer deployments, core aggregation, or access layer in bandwidth‑intensive environments. It supports advanced switching features like VLANs, QoS, stacking, and comprehensive security, all manageable via local web UI or cloud/mobile app.

Features

Part of the Instant On 1960 Series, the JL808A offers high‑density connectivity and powerful performance with a 176 Gbps switching capacity and 131 Mpps forwarding rate, ensuring low latency and smooth throughput for voice, video, and data applications. Its stackable architecture—up to four units—simplifies network scaling and management by presenting multiple switches as a single logical device. The integrated “luggage tag” QR code eases onboarding through the Instant On mobile app.

Advanced Options

Key features include Layer 2+ intelligence, support for VLANs, ACLs, 802.1X authentication, and DOS protection, making it suitable for secure and flexible deployments. With no licensing fees for cloud management and a lifetime warranty, it offers an appealing blend of performance, scalability, and value.